Where Does Steam ROM Manager Store Parsers and Artwork?
Steam ROM Manager keeps parsers and artwork cache in ~/.config/steam-rom-manager on Linux and AppData on Windows.
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Steam ROM Manager separates its own work from Steam output. Parser configs, user statistics, and downloaded artwork cache live in the app config folder: ~/.config/steam-rom-manager on Linux, AppData Roaming on Windows. EmuDeck nests the same tree under its backend configs.
Finished shortcuts land in Steam userdata shortcuts.vdf, which is the file that actually matters at play time. Back up parser configs first for rebuilds, then the shortcuts file. Art redownloads from SteamGridDB with your key.
Where Steam ROM Manager stores this, by platform
C:\Users\[You]\AppData\Roaming\steam-rom-manager\userData
Parser configs, cache, and statistics. Output goes to Steam userdata shortcuts.vdf. Close Steam before restoring shortcut backups.
~/.config/steam-rom-manager/userData
Same userData layout. EmuDeck users find a parallel tree under ~/.config/EmuDeck/backend/configs/steam-rom-manager. Flatpak Steam shifts userdata paths.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Steam ROM Manager fully?
Copy the userData folder for parsers and art cache, plus Steam userdata shortcuts.vdf for results. Keep the SteamGridDB key noted separately for fresh machines.
Where did my Deck parsers go after reset?
EmuDeck reinstalls restore its own copy of the configs. Check both the native and EmuDeck backend trees before rebuilding parsers from scratch.
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