Mac storage basics · Apps and macOS itself

Where are games stored on a Mac, and how do I free space from them?

Short answer: App Store games live in Applications; launchers like Steam keep their own library and can uninstall games or move them to a library folder on an external drive.

It depends where they came from:

  • App Store games live in Applications like any app; delete them there and re-download later.
  • Steam keeps games in its own library folder; Steam's Storage settings let you uninstall games or add a library folder on an external drive and move installed games to it.
  • Other launchers usually have similar library or install-location settings.

Saves are often stored separately (in the cloud or your Library), so check before deleting a game you might return to.

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