Steam: delete games from local hard drive

You can delete games directly from your local hard drive in Steam. This will make room for new games again. We'll show you how.

Delete Steam games from the hard drive and reclaim space

1. Log in to Steam. Then switch to the "Library".
2. Right-click on the game you want to delete from the hard drive. Then select the "Properties" in the context menu.
3. Select the item "Local files". There you will find the entry "Delete local game files". Clicking the button will remove the game from your hard drive.
4. Don't be afraid that you will never be able to play the game again: You can download all the games you bought again later using Steam.

The instructions refer to Steam v012. You can find out how to reinstall Steam in this practical tip.