Is it possible to buy an offline game on Steam, download it, and then disconnect?

And then log in to another device with internet access using the same Steam account, return the game, and then keep it on the other device forever as long as you don't turn on the internet connection? Because how will Steam know if I still own it if Steam doesn't have internet access?

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Bobbymowick
2 years ago

No, it’s just DRM free games. You can copy them beforehand and then return the game.

There are some old games where this is possible, but most of them don’t have that on Steam.

Once the game is returned (or the check is done) you can’t play the game anymore, because it doesn’t matter if you’re offline or online.

FaTech
2 years ago

Yes that goes -> See GTA San Andreas. The original, of course, which unfortunately is no longer available…

However, most offline games use a Steam authentication, which should still be recognized.

l1bfm
2 years ago

You can easily copy the game files manually elsewhere and start the game without opening Steam at all

BobbyS38
2 years ago

Good question. I would say try going to study. Theoretically, the Steam would never come along if the PC is really never connected to the Internet. But it could be that Steam orders you to connect to the internet. I just know you can play with an account on multiple PCs when the offline is

Scuta
2 years ago

I think once you have logged in to the other device, you are automatically logged in to the other device. Steam notices the devices. It’ll be like that.

Scuta
2 years ago
Reply to  Schmomo

Can also be good that they don’t give you the resentment because they see that you downloaded the game on several devices. Or just logged in. The exploit is known.

ErsterSchnee
2 years ago

Of course, it is basically possible to cheat Steam.

But you won’t get help here.

ErsterSchnee
2 years ago
Reply to  Schmomo

As I said, you’re not gonna get help for crimes here.

Helmut3445
2 years ago

No, of course not.