The Steam Cloud sync is stuck in a permanent file conflict state. Every time I launch certain games, Steam shows “Unable to sync” or “File Conflict” between the Cloud save and the Local save. I cannot choose one or the other successfully, and my progress cannot be synced.
Important: This issue is not Linux-specific. I experience the exact same problem on my PC running Windows 11 with the same Steam client version (1773426488). All troubleshooting steps were performed on both operating systems with identical results.
What I expected:
Steam Cloud should either automatically sync the most recent save or allow me to choose Cloud/Local without getting stuck in a loop. My saves should be accessible and up-to-date across devices.
What actually happened:
The conflict appears repeatedly and cannot be resolved. Choosing Cloud or Local does not fix it. The problem started after restoring both devices and persists even when no other devices are using the games.
I have already tried the following on both Windows 11 and CachyOS:
Toggling Steam Cloud off/on globally and per-game
Choosing Cloud/Local versions multiple times
Verifying integrity of game files
Clearing Download Cache
Repairing Steam Library Folder
Restarting Steam and PC multiple times
Ensuring no other devices are connected
I would greatly appreciate your help to resolve this Cloud sync conflict so I can safely restore my saves.
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The Steam Cloud sync is stuck in a permanent file conflict state. Every time I launch certain games, Steam shows “Unable to sync” or “File Conflict” between the Cloud save and the Local save. I cannot choose one or the other successfully, and my progress cannot be synced.
Important: This issue is not Linux-specific. I experience the exact same problem on my PC running Windows 11 with the same Steam client version (1773426488). All troubleshooting steps were performed on both operating systems with identical results.
What I expected:
Steam Cloud should either automatically sync the most recent save or allow me to choose Cloud/Local without getting stuck in a loop. My saves should be accessible and up-to-date across devices.
What actually happened:
The conflict appears repeatedly and cannot be resolved. Choosing Cloud or Local does not fix it. The problem started after restoring both devices and persists even when no other devices are using the games.
I have already tried the following on both Windows 11 and CachyOS:
Toggling Steam Cloud off/on globally and per-game
Choosing Cloud/Local versions multiple times
Verifying integrity of game files
Clearing Download Cache
Repairing Steam Library Folder
Restarting Steam and PC multiple times
Ensuring no other devices are connected
I would greatly appreciate your help to resolve this Cloud sync conflict so I can safely restore my saves.
Thank you
Don