I've set up Steam to stop downloading updates while I'm playing other games like this:
Anyway Steam doesn't seem to care and keeps updating games while I play.
How can I ensure that Steam is not continuing downloads in the background while I am playing games?
Best Answer
I would suggest limiting your auto-update schedule to some time when you never use Steam, like when you're asleep or at work. That way, it shouldn't start updates while you're playing, and you should still be able to start them manually if you want to.