Steam client version (build number or date): Apr 16, 2019 | 1555457005
Distribution (e.g. Ubuntu): Arch
Opted into Steam client beta?: Yes
Have you checked for system updates?: Yes
Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:
Uninstalling a SteamPlay/Proton title on Linux will result in the associated compatdata directory also getting removed. The problem is that doing so is highly likely (in fact, almost assuredly) going to remove any savegames and game configs which were stored there, since those are typically stored by the game under c:\users\steamuser\My Documents somewhere. For instance, I just uninstalled TES4:Oblivion to make room for another game, and fortunately I've got a daily backup in place, so I was able to go back into $STEAMROOT/SteamApps/compatdata/22330 to archive my saves elsewhere, for when I inevitably get back to the game eventually.
Steps for reproducing this issue:
Install a SteamPlay/Proton game
Save game / configure settings /etc
Uninstall game
One potential workaround could be to maybe symlink the steamuser dir elsewhere, or otherwise exclude that dir from the auto-purge. Or potentially just leaving the compatdata dir alone in general, though that could add up to a lot of wasted space if you've got a lot of SteamPlay titles...
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Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:
Uninstalling a SteamPlay/Proton title on Linux will result in the associated
compatdatadirectory also getting removed. The problem is that doing so is highly likely (in fact, almost assuredly) going to remove any savegames and game configs which were stored there, since those are typically stored by the game underc:\users\steamuser\My Documentssomewhere. For instance, I just uninstalled TES4:Oblivion to make room for another game, and fortunately I've got a daily backup in place, so I was able to go back into$STEAMROOT/SteamApps/compatdata/22330to archive my saves elsewhere, for when I inevitably get back to the game eventually.Steps for reproducing this issue:
One potential workaround could be to maybe symlink the
steamuserdir elsewhere, or otherwise exclude that dir from the auto-purge. Or potentially just leaving thecompatdatadir alone in general, though that could add up to a lot of wasted space if you've got a lot of SteamPlay titles...