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Isn't there a way to download older versions of game on Steam? Or one just have to backup own games right after purchase, just in case?
by butz 3y ago
Isn't there a way to download older versions of game on Steam? Or one just have to backup own games right after purchase, just in case?
- izacus 3y agoOnly if the publisher allows it and specifically creates rollback point. The days where you, the customer, decided whether to apply a patch, install original version or rollback are long over. I bet breaking a verified game on Steam Deck isn't even covered by basic consumer protection.
- spencerhakim 3y agoSteam has a hidden debug console that allows users to rollback any game to any previous release via the `download_depot` command. It's not remotely as user friendly as when a publisher adds an old version of a game as a beta branch that can be easily switched to in the UI, but as far as I know there's no way to prevent its use.
- _cenw 3y agothat only works as long as the old depot is still there, and it usually is just to make it easier to delta update.
- Adverblessly 3y agoI haven't tried it myself, but when I was considering trying Spelunky 2 co-op I ran into this thread which suggests which version of the game works best in co-op and how to make Steam download it https://steamcommunity.com/app/418530/discussions/3/3801651941327528270/ https://steamcommunity.com/app/418530/discussions/3/38016519... I assume you could look up the manifests in steamdb and manually rollback in any game? Monster Hunter Rise at least shows what I think are past versions https://steamdb.info/depot/1446781/manifests/ https://steamdb.info/depot/1446781/manifests/ That said, presumably the older version is covered by the older DRM which may cease to work.