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Manage Hidden Games redirects to Library when no collections exist on Steam Deck

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ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#13352 · opened 2026-06-27 by ejero · updated 2026-06-27 · 0 comments · github
Eejero 2026-06-27 github

Your system information

  • Steam client version (build number or date): 20260620.1
  • Distribution (e.g. Ubuntu): SteamOS on Steam Deck
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: No
  • Have you checked for system updates?: Yes
  • GPU: AMD APU, Steam Deck

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

Describe what you expected should happen and what did happen. Please link any large code pastes as a Github Gist

Steps for reproducing this issue:

On Steam Deck, the Manage Hidden Games option does not open the hidden games list when the device has no collections.

When I hide a game and then go to Steam → Settings → Home → Manage, Steam does not show the hidden games list. Instead, it takes me back to the main Library screen showing non-hidden games.

The issue appears to be tied to whether any collections exist. If I create at least one collection, the Manage Hidden Games screen starts working correctly and shows all hidden games, even though the hidden games are not part of that collection.

Expected result:

Manage Hidden Games should show hidden games whether or not any collections exist.

Actual result:

When there are no collections, clicking Manage sends me back to the main Library screen with non-hidden games.

Workaround:

Creating at least one collection makes Manage Hidden Games work again.

Steps for reproducing this issue:

Make sure the Steam Deck has no collections.
Hide a game.
Go to Steam → Settings → Home.
Click Manage to view hidden games.
Notice that Steam returns to the main Library screen and shows non-hidden games instead of hidden games.

Workaround steps:
Go to your Library.
Select any game and add it to a collection.
Create a new collection.
Go to Steam → Settings → Home.
Click Manage.
Hidden games are now shown correctly.

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