Steam Shows The Game Is Running

[TonyCooper]

Hello friends, This is Tony and I am a new member on this forum. I did not find any suitable area to create a thread, so I am posting the thread here. If there is any mistake from my side, please apologize me.

Actually, recently I am experiencing a serious issue on Steam. When I open Steam for playing a game, Steam shows the game is running. I have no idea what could be the issue. Could anyone please provide me with some ideas to fix it? Any kind of help would be highly appreciated.

 

[TonyCooper]

After not getting any response, I searched online and came across this guide. I verified the integrity of the game file and troubleshoot the compatibility issue. Finally, I reinstalled Steam. After doing the tasks properly, the problem got solved. Now I have no longer any problems when I open Steam for playing games.

 

[PatsyGordon]

When Steam shows a game is running, but you don't see the game actually running, it could be due to a few different reasons. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Restart your computer - Sometimes, a simple restart can fix the issue. Close Steam and restart your computer. Then, try launching the game again.
2. Verify game files - Right-click on the game in your Steam library and select "Properties." Then, click on the "Local Files" tab and select "Verify Integrity of Game Files." This will check the game files for any errors or missing files and fix them if necessary.
3. Disable third-party software - If you have any third-party software running, such as antivirus or firewalls, try disabling them temporarily and see if the game launches.
4. Run Steam as administrator - Right-click on the Steam shortcut and select "Run as administrator." This can help with any permissions issues that may be causing the problem.
5. Reinstall the game - If none of the above steps work, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the game. Then you can download the installation file again at Getmodnow.

Hopefully, one of these steps will help resolve the issue.