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Organizing Your Steam Library

February 5, 2024

Why Organize Your Library?

As your game collection grows, keeping your Steam library organized becomes increasingly important. A well-organized library helps you quickly find the games you want to play, manage your collection efficiently, and maintain a clean gaming environment.

SteamTools makes it easy to add games to your library, but proper organization ensures you can navigate and enjoy your collection without frustration.

Using Steam Categories

Steam's built-in category system is one of the most effective ways to organize your library:

  • Create custom categories like "Favorites", "Currently Playing", "Completed", "Multiplayer"
  • Organize by genre: "RPG", "Action", "Strategy", "Indie"
  • Group by platform or source: "SteamTools Added", "Epic Games", "GOG"
  • Sort by play status: "Not Started", "In Progress", "Finished"

Right-click on any game in your Steam library to add it to a category or create a new one.

Naming Conventions

When adding games with SteamTools, consider using consistent naming:

  • Use the official game name when possible
  • Include version numbers for different editions (e.g., "Game Name - GOTY Edition")
  • Add prefixes for non-Steam games (e.g., "[Epic] Game Name")
  • Keep names concise but descriptive

Library View Options

Steam offers several view modes to help you organize:

  • Grid View: Visual browsing with game artwork
  • List View: Compact list with detailed information
  • Detail View: Shows more metadata about each game
  • Small Mode: Minimal interface for quick access

Best Practices

  • Regularly review and update your categories
  • Remove games you no longer play or want
  • Use favorites for quick access to your most-played games
  • Keep your library size manageable - hide games you're not interested in
  • Backup your Steam library configuration regularly

Advanced Organization Tips

For power users with large libraries:

  • Use multiple category tags per game for better filtering
  • Create seasonal categories (e.g., "Summer 2024", "Backlog 2024")
  • Organize by completion status and priority
  • Use Steam's search and filter features effectively
  • Consider using third-party library management tools for advanced features