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How to Move Steam Games to Another Drive — Without Re-Downloading (2026)
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Learn how to move Steam games to another drive (SSD, HDD, external) in seconds. No re-downloading needed. Step-by-step guide for 2026.
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UpdatedAug 13, 2026
Move Games Instantly
Running out of space on your C: drive? Steam lets you move installed games to another drive (SSD, HDD, external) without re-downloading.
📋 Steps
- Open Steam → Settings → Storage
- You'll see all your Steam library folders and drives
- Click "Add Drive" to add a new storage location (if needed)
- Go back to your Library → right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files
- Click "Move Install Folder"
- Select the destination drive → click Move
- Steam moves the files without re-downloading
💡 Move to SSD for faster load times. Games like GTA V, Bannerlord, and CS2 load 2-3x faster on SSD vs HDD.
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