On one computer I have 3 different users of Steam:
- The first user bought Civilization 5 some time ago (basic no DLC),
- The second user bought Civ 5 and all DLCs.
I've also selected the option to 'share games with other accounts on the computer' (where I checked the first user too).
It is possible to access the games of the 2nd user by the 1st user, but Civ5 can't access the DLCs. It is not a simultaneous login (i.e. it is either user 1 or user 2 that is logged in, not both at the same time). I've tried uninstalling, reinstalling and changing various settings, but can't seem to make it work.
Is what I want to do possible? Can I share DLCs for various games between accounts?
Best Answer
Unfortunately Steam Family Sharing only shares game DLC with another user, if that user does not own the game.
If the loaning user also owns the game, they won't be able to acces the DLC of the "main" account. They'll have to buy the DLC as well. I'm not aware of a way to get around this limitation. If you want to take drastic measures, Steam's support may be able to remove the game from the 1st user's account, but they propably won't compensate you.