How to Move a Steam Game to Another Drive, The Easy Way

Running low on space? Got a new SSD and want faster load times? Whatever your reason, moving a Steam game to another drive is easier than you think. Here’s the simplest way to do it—no redownloading, no third-party tools.

Step-by-Step: Move a Steam Game to Another Drive

1. Open Steam Settings

• Launch Steam.
• Click on Steam in the top-left corner.
• Go to Settings > Storage.

2. Add a New Library Folder

• In the Storage section, click “+” to add a new drive or folder.
• Select the drive where you want your games to live.
• Steam will now recognize it as a valid game library.

3. Move the Game

• Still in the Storage menu, find the game you want to move.
• Right-click it and choose “Move Install Folder”.
• Pick the new drive you added.
• Click Move and wait. Steam handles the transfer automatically.

4. Done

Once it finishes, the game will launch from its new home. No need to reinstall or manually copy files.

Bonus Tips

• Want new games to install to your new drive by default? Go to Settings > Storage, click the three dots next to the drive, and select “Make Default”.
• SSDs can dramatically speed up load times, especially for large open-world games.
• Back up save files if you’re moving games manually (but this guide avoids that hassle altogether).

Common Questions

Q: Can I move multiple games at once?
A: Yes. In the Storage Manager, hold Ctrl to select multiple games and move them together.

Q: Will I lose my progress?
A: No. Steam keeps save data separate in most cases—especially if the game uses Steam Cloud.

Need more Steam tricks? Let me know in the comments, and don’t forget to share if this saved you time (and space).