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# Block All Steam Games

> Block Steam games while optionally keeping the Steam client accessible.

## Block Everything (Steam + All Games)

The simplest approach — block the Steam process:

1. **Add a Plan** → in the Applications step, choose **Block Some Apps**
2. Add `steam.exe`
3. This blocks the Steam client and prevents launching any games through it

## Block Games but Allow Steam Client

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To keep access to the Steam store and chat but block actual gameplay:

1. Use [RegEx](/advanced/regex) with a title-based match
2. Add a **window title** entry with RegEx: `\b(game1|game2|game3)\b`
3. Replace with the actual names of games you want to block

Alternatively, add each game's process name individually using the Helper Tool while each game is running.

## Block by Steam Library Path

If all your Steam games are installed in one folder (e.g., `C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\`), you can use **process path** matching with RegEx:

```
steamapps\\common
```

This catches any executable running from the Steam games directory, regardless of the game.

<Tip>This approach also works for Epic Games (`Epic Games\\`) or any other launcher that installs games in a common directory.</Tip>