How To Set Offline Status On Steam Without Being Offline?

To set yourself offline without being fully offline on Steam, you can appear as "Invisible" to your friends. Follow these steps:

For Desktop (Windows, macOS, or Linux):

1. Open the Steam application.
2. Click on Friends at the top of the window (for PC) or in the menu bar at the top of the screen (for Mac).
3. Choose Invisible from the drop-down menu next to your username.

You can also use the Friends List:

1. Open your computer's system tray.
2. Click the Steam icon.
3. Click Friends.
4. Click the arrow next to your username.
5. Click Invisible.

For Steam Deck:

1. Press the Steam button, then tap Home, and tap your profile picture at the top right.
2. Tap the dropdown to the right of your username.
3. Tap Invisible.

Remember, appearing as Invisible allows you to continue playing games, making purchases, and accessing some features of Steam, but your friends will not see that you are online.