How to Move Steam Games to Another Drive (HDD to SSD)

Moving your Steam library to a faster SSD is one of the easiest ways to cut loading times and boost overall gaming performance. Luckily, Steam makes this process straightforward—you don’t need to reinstall everything from scratch. Here’s a simple guide.

Why Move Steam Games to Another Drive?

Faster load times: SSDs are much quicker than traditional HDDs.
More space: Free up your main drive for system files or other apps.
Better performance: Some games feel smoother when installed on an SSD.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open Steam Settings

Launch Steam on your PC or laptop, then go to:
Steam > Settings.

2. Add a New Storage Location

In the Storage section, click Add Drive.
Choose your SSD or another drive, then set up a Steam Library Folder.

3. Move the Game

Right-click on the game you want to move.
Select Properties.
Go to Installed Files.
Click Move Install Folder.
Pick your SSD > Move.

Steam will handle the transfer automatically.

What Happens Next

The game’s files and folders will be copied to the new drive. Once done, you can launch and play the game just like before—only now, it loads much faster.

Quick Reference Table

Step	Action	Menu Path
1	Open Settings	Steam > Settings
2	Add Storage	Storage > Add Drive
3	Select Game	Right-click > Properties
4	Move Files	Installed Files > Move Install Folder
5	Confirm Drive	Choose SSD > Move

Final Thoughts

That’s it! You’ve successfully moved your Steam game to another drive without reinstalling. If you want faster loading, moving your most-played games to an SSD is a smart choice.