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Steam doesn’t show what game I’m playing [Quick fix]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Steam is one of the biggest gaming platforms for PC, millions of gamers use Valve’s platform to download and play games daily. However, some users reported thatSteam does not show what game users are currently playing.
Just like other gaming platforms, Steam can inform your friends about your current activity which makes it easier to find friends to play with.
An issue about this feature has been reported by many players though, not allowing them to show their gaming activity.
How does the Steam doesn’t show game playing error manifest?
To be sure that you’re experiencing the same issue, take a look at how one userdescribed today’s issue on Reddit:
Not sure what happened with Steam recently, but my status is permanently stuck as Online, so when I start playing a game my friends aren’t notified and if I’m online they can’t see what I’m doing.
Fortunately, we were able to come up with a guide on how to fix this problem.
What can I do if Steam does not show what I am playing?
Change your Privacy Settings
To make sure that your friends can see what game you are playing, you need to enable a specific feature in yourPrivacy Settings.
When you install Steam, by default, it has yourPrivacy Settingsset toPrivate. This makes your gaming activity invisible to your friends.
What games can I play on Steam?
Steam offers a variety of games and you can sort them according to the category you’re most excited about. In this matter, these are the categories you can find:
IfSteam does not show you’re currently playing, the issue is most likely related to yourprivacysettings, so you need to adjust them to share your gaming activity with your friends.
In case you were able to get it working, leave us in the comment section below
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
