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Removing Games Permanently From Library (Giveaway inside)

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KatAwhYeah

Ex game hoarder here, and have recently started taking advantage of the removing games from library feature. Basically removing games I did not like, or had no interest in, but got for free or through bundles. However, I realized that 2-3 games I had removed that I absolutely did not like unfortunately were steamgifts wins. (Sorry giveaway maker! It's been over a year and I didn't like those games at all)
Will this negatively affect my Steamgifts profile now? I haven't won a whole lot, but I did for the most part give the games a shot, but just wasn't a fan. I'm hoping this won't affect any of my previous wins or future wins.
What are your thoughts on the removal system on steam?

Giveaway Lvl 2

Edit: Thanks for the help, fixed the games I removed and got them back!

7 years ago*

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NB264

Yes. It's against the rules not to have games you won in your account. Go return them. It's easy.

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KatAwhYeah

Could you tell me how to do that?

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orono

Go here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/wizard/HelpWithGame/

Search for the games you removed and restore them.

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KatAwhYeah

Thank you kindly! Whitelisted!

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orono

No problem. I'd recommend you to hide the trashy games in the library instead of deleting them. In any case, you can always restore them using that method.

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Pilda

Do you happen to know if hidden games are detected by SGTools?

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jiggakills

Yes, the Steam API still reports them even if they're hidden.

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Pilda

That's cool. Thanks.

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orono

I saw jiggakills already answered your question. Technically, when you hide a game it stays in your account. The games in your account are listed here: https://store.steampowered.com/account/licenses/

You can check it yourself hiding a game and then checking that list. If the game is in that list, SG Tools will detect it.

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Pilda

Thanks for the answer. :)

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tecnologgamer

OH god never thought I could do that, thank you I was regret to delet some games now I can take back again ^^

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djsupcz

I guess permanently removing game is not that permanent :D Thanks for info

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NB264

Never did it, but you're not the first who had this problem and people gave instructions. I think you go to help and select the game and click "it's not in my library" and you get it back. Something like that. Search the forums for more info, or wait a bit and someone will tell you.

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KatAwhYeah

Thank you very much! Whitelisted!

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peterlol

Yeh it will affect your SG profile. sgtools for example will see it as inactivated gifts...

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toxacomua

Yes, you will be banned for some days and will be unable to enter SGTOOLS protected giveaways.

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Wildstorm

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cheekypicky

bump for ga

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