How to Appear Offline on Steam
Easy peasy! Just launch your Steam client, click on 'Friends & Chat' at the bottom right, then click on your username at the top of the Friends list, and select 'Offline.' Voila, you're a ghost!
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Don't overthink it, just set your profile to 'Offline.' It's like hiding in plain sight.
Actually, appearing offline won't stop Steam from showing the last game you played. So, if you're trying to hide your gaming habits, this method has its limits.
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