Can I "follow" games on Steam without getting desktop notifications?

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I recently started using Steam's "Follow" feature for a bunch of games so I would see their updates in my activity feed. Unfortunately this also came with the side effect of popup notifications in the desktop client whenever something new is posted.

The Steam Discovery Update announcement about the feature doesn't mention desktop notifications. I've looked through the client settings but the only notifications I can disable are from friends. Is there some way to turn them off? I'd like to see these updates on my own time, but it's not worth getting desktop spam.



Best Answer

As of this date, you cannot turn off the notifications from the groups you have subscribed. You cannot turn off the events notification as well.

In near future steam might implement this feature through updates because many people have reported this to steam including me. But for now we are out of luck.




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How do I stop Steam from notifying me when I play a game?

How to turn off Steam notifications
  • Launch the Steam app on your computer.
  • On the top-left corner of the screen, click Friends, then click on View Friends List.
  • Click on the icon shaped like a gear, which will allow you to manage your friends list.
  • On the left hand side of the screen, click Notifications.


  • How do I get rid of desktop notifications on Steam?

    How to Disable Steam Notifications
  • Open Steam.
  • Click on Settings and Select the Friends Tab.
  • Look for the Notifications & Sound Setting.
  • Manage the Setting as per your Requirement.
  • Check/Uncheck the Notifications You Want in Steam.
  • Save and Continue with you Game.


  • How do I turn off Steam friends now?

    The Steam alert can be used to be notified when a game goes on sale, and we have to admit that is one of the coolest features for your daily experience. You can easily enable it through your Steam's Wishlist settings. Keep in mind that you'll be notified via email by the Steam alert, whenever a game goes on sale.



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    Answer 2

    I am pretty sure I am following a game but don't get desktop notifications. One thing I have done is disabled:

    • "Notify me about additions or changes in my games, new releases, and upcoming releases."

    This is found in the Steam settings->Interface as a checkbox. One main thing this does is stops the ads whenever steam restarts itself.

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