Multiple Users on One Steam Account (different game saves)

[archaik_neoterik]

Hi, sorry if this has been discussed already, but i cannot seem to find the answer to this question. I am fairly new to pc gaming and i want to find out the answer to a very simple question.
Can I setup two profiles under one steam account?

Let me explain. I want to know if i can create a different user profile like on a playstation or an xbox where the different profile can have their own game saves. for example my son can play on my ps3 and ps4 under his own profile and have his own game saves. I ran in to this problem where he wants to play some of my steam games but i want to play them as well and have my own game save. Is there a way to set this up on steam?
i've seen stuff about sharing games on a different pc but this is for the same computer. any input will help, thanks.

[mimi ☆]

Family sharing works while using the same computer as well. Just authorize his account on yours and he will be able to play your games from his own account.

[76561198218426745]

The short answer is no, the long answer is sort of. Steam accounts are designed to only accommodate, and be used by, one person. You could use Steam family share to share eligible games with your son. However in most cases, he will still see your save files (most games allow multiple saves, so this is not a deal breaker in and of itself.)

He would be able to receive his own achievements, separate from yours. To further complicate matters, some games unlock achievements based on progress in other save files. Finally, only one person at a time can access a shared library, so you could not both play at the same time.

[Hinata]

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[archaik_neoterik]

okay, thanks guys. Yeah i'm not worried about both of us being on steam at the same time, due to work and school we both have different schedules per say. I did read up on the family sharing feature but it kept talking about different pc's. but it sounds like he will have to have his own steam account then?
thanks again in advance

[archaik_neoterik]

habitualaction の投稿を引用：

The short answer is no, the long answer is sort of. Steam accounts are designed to only accommodate, and be used by, one person. You could use Steam family share to share eligible games with your son. However in most cases, he will still see your save files (most games allow multiple saves, so this is not a deal breaker in and of itself.)

He would be able to receive his own achievements, separate from yours. To further complicate matters, some games unlock achievements based on progress in other save files. Finally, only one person at a time can access a shared library, so you could not both play at the same time.

okay, thanks guys. Yeah i'm not worried about both of us being on steam at the same time, due to work and school we both have different schedules per say. I did read up on the family sharing feature but it kept talking about different pc's. but it sounds like he will have to have his own steam account then?
thanks again in advance

[mimi ☆]

archaik_neoterik の投稿を引用：

okay, thanks guys. Yeah i'm not worried about both of us being on steam at the same time, due to work and school we both have different schedules per say. I did read up on the family sharing feature but it kept talking about different pc's. but it sounds like he will have to have his own steam account then?
thanks again in advance

Yes he will need to set up his own steam account.

Since the pc has your games already installed he should be able to see your library under the library tab, he needs to launch one of the games and request access from you. This can be confirmed via mail.