downloading things from the steam workshop without owning the game

However, this only applies to downloading the UGC in question.

This technique can, in theory, be used to retrieve and download ANY file on Steam workshop as described above (and should work for all other games too)! Woohoo! However, despite being 'more generic' than the site I posted originally, the below information is still valid (though it's been slightly updated to be clearer).Ī note on using this method for retrieving other UGC for other games: Finally, the steamworkshopdownloader site also helpfully loads some info from the selected mod prior when it generates the download button - so it's more helpful and user friendly. Additionally, it was originally designed for 'Garry's Mod', whereas the other one is more generic.

* Note: Previously this was this website:, however that URL has now changed. using GWTool) won't work for Shadowrun Returns (but it isn't needed anyway).ĮDIT: Updated website (above) and information on 'generic' Steam workshop content (below). Note that the 'gaddons' website is originally for addons developed for Garry's Mod - so all the other instructions (e.g.

The main one here is Shadowrun Unlimited, which is a number of updates behind on Nexus. You may need to select 'Save File' if your browser prompts you.ħ) Locate the downloaded file, and add a '.zip' extension to it (it will typically contain a different extension or just be a random-looking filename with no extension at all).Ĩ) Unzip the module to your Shadowrun Returns UGC area (as you would with any other SR UGC).īTW, note that some UGC gets updated faster on Steam Workshop than it does on Nexus. As many people on here have lamented, there are a lot of mods that are, for one reason or another, only available on Steam workshop, with no other downloads from other places such as Nexus.Īfter much searching, I've found a way to download these without requiring Steam (or a Steam account)!ġ) Locate the page of the mod on Steam WorkshopĢ) Copy the URL of the mod from your browser (should look similar to this one here for Yakuza Legacy: searchtext=)Ĥ) Paste the URL you copied into the text box (above the 'Download' button)ĥ) Push the 'Download' button (might take a while to appear).Ħ) When it's ready, push the 'Start Download' link.

Downloading things from the steam workshop without owning the game