How to Play a Steam Game Without Updating

avatarSinkingDuel7 months ago
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avatarNailingSurge7 months ago

The easiest way to play a Steam game without updating is by launching Steam in offline mode. First, make sure Steam is not running. Then, disconnect your internet and open Steam. When prompted, select 'Start in Offline Mode'. Now, you can play your installed games without updating them. Remember to turn off auto-updates for games you don't want to update automatically.

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avatarNoticingPuff7 months ago

Hot take: Just update the game. Developers release updates to fix bugs or add content. Playing without updates might mean you're missing out on important improvements or new features.


avatarDepetallingMummy7 months ago

You can also try navigating to the game's folder and launching the game directly from its executable file (.exe). This method isn't foolproof since some games check for updates via their own launcher, but it's worth a shot for games that don't require Steam to be open to play.

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