Steam in Offline Mode
Important Note
The Steam client application's files must be updated to allow for the use of Offline Mode - if your game's status is "100% - Ready" but you receive the message "This game cannot be started in Offline Mode" when attempting to play offline, the Steam client application's files need to be updated.
Firewall settings preventing Steam from updating itself are the most common cause for this problem.
What is Offline Mode?
Offline Mode allows you to play games through Steam without connecting to the Steam Network - this is particularly useful if you do not plan on playing over the internet and would prefer not to download updates for your single-player games.
Please note that you must connect to the Steam Network and test each of the games you would like to use in Offline Mode at least once to set up your account and configure Offline Mode on your machine.
Using Offline Mode
Please follow the instructions below to configure Offline Mode on your machine:
- Start Steam online - make sure the "Remember my password" box on the login window is checked
- Verify that all game files are completely updated - you can see the update status for a game under the "My Games" tab. (When the game shows as "100% - Ready", it is ready to be played in Offline Mode.)
- Right-click the Steam icon in the system tray and go to "Settings". Ensure the "Do not store account information on this computer" option is not selected
- Exit Steam and disconnect your computer from the internet or disable your internet connection.
- Restart Steam and select the "Start in Offline Mode" option.
Source: Steam Support
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