How do I know if I bought a game on Steam?

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To determine if you’ve purchased a game on Steam, simply log in to your Steam account through the Steam application, click on your profile name in the upper right corner, and select “Account Details” from the dropdown list. From there, click on “View purchase history” to see a list of your Steam Store transactions, including Market purchases and in-game items or currency purchases.

Understanding Steam Purchases

Checking Purchase History

To check your total purchases on Steam, follow these steps: press “Steam Support“, then “My Account“, followed by “Data Related to Your Steam Account“, and finally “External Funds Used” to spot “TotalSpend” and view your total spending on Steam.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What happens after you buy a game on Steam? After buying a game on Steam, it downloads directly to your computer and automatically installs itself. You can uninstall and reinstall the game at any time using your Steam account.
2. How long does Steam take to process a purchase? The transaction period depends on the bank’s policies, but according to Steam support, it can take up to 10 days for a pending transaction to be processed.
3. Why is Steam game not showing up in library after purchase? If your purchase was completed and you can’t find the game, try logging out of the Steam Client and logging back in. Alternatively, the game might be hidden, so you need to unhide the game by clicking View in the main Steam interface, selecting Hidden Games, and then right-clicking the game to display it in your Library.
4. Are Steam purchases instant? Steam purchases are instant, provided the purchase was complete. You can launch Steam, go to the “Library” tab, click on the game you want to install, and there will be a button to install in the right window.
5. Does pending mean it went through? A pending transaction on your bank account means your bank is processing a purchase, but it hasn’t been completed yet. It doesn’t necessarily mean the transaction went through.
6. Can you refund a Steam game with 3 hours of playtime? Valve will issue a refund for any title that is requested within 14 days of purchase and has been played for less than 2 hours.
7. What counts as a Steam purchase? Wallet credit, games, and DLCs are valid purchases. However, CD keys and gifts are not considered purchases.
8. How do I check my purchases on Steam Mobile? On Steam Mobile, go directly to https://store.steampowered.com/account/history/ in a web browser, log into your account, and view your purchase history.
9. How do I check my purchase history on Steam mobile using the app? Launch the Steam app, tap your profile icon, choose “Account Details“, and view your purchase history.
10. What happens if Steam removes a game I bought? If Steam removes a game you bought, it will remain in your Steam library, and you can still download, install, and launch the game.
11. How do I play a game I bought on Steam? To play a game you bought on Steam, run Steam, click on the game in your Library, and follow the installation prompts.
12. Will Steam always refund games? Valve will issue a refund for any title requested within 14 days of purchase and played for less than 2 hours. Even if you fall outside of these rules, you can submit a refund request.
13. How do I know if a transaction went through? Check the Transaction State, which shows the status of the transaction. If it’s Approved or Settled, the transaction went through.
14. Does pending mean charged? A pending charge is an approved transaction that your issuer has yet to post to your account balance. It doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve been charged.
15. How do I redownload a purchased game on Steam? To redownload a purchased game, enter Steam, select the game from your Library, and double-click the game name or right-click and select Install. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reinstallation.