Thanks for the idea, it IS working under a new user! In my opinion this reconfirms the theory that Plasma lost track of where to put the Window after the last time I restarted so it just doesn’t open. I wonder if there’s some kind of Plasma config file that keeps that data saved that I can edit or reset…
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This only confirms that your issue is specific to your User account.
Perhaps you configured something once; it didn’t work; and you reinstalled over the top without purging your previous settings.
Of course, that’s only one scenario of possibly many. It’s difficult to know specifically what caused your issue. All that’s established is that the problem is limited to your account, and it’s not a widespread issue.
I have Steam installed; I virtually never use it; but it starts as expected in KDE. KDE does, however, have a (GUI) method to set default window positioning; you can set windows to screen centre, for example:
System Settings:
→ Window Management → Window Behaviour → Advanced:
Set the Window Placement selection to: Centred
While you’re there (if you use Virtual Desktops) you might change:
Virtual Desktop Behaviour to: Switch to that Virtual Desktop.
(The last addition is on the chance that Steam is opening in a different Virtual Desktop).
My instance of Steam was installed from the official Manjaro repositories. If you installed Steam (or any additions and dependencies) from the AUR, it might be that some of these are in need of being rebuilt.
(Packages from the AUR should normally be rebuilt after each Manjaro update).
Disclaimer:- The AUR is not officially supported by Manjaro (or Arch), however if it cannot be avoided, it’s recommended to only use it in the Unstable branch (which is most similar to Arch).
This is of course anecdotal; I note you previously mentioned installing the Manjaro repo version of Steam.
I actively use BSD, Debian, MacOS, Manjaro and Windows; more or less OS-agnostic, I suppose. Each OS has its idiosyncrasies; and required learning to both operate and maintain it.
Though I can’t speak for everyone, it’s hardly obsessive to expect a willingness to learn the basics.
If you drive a car, you are expected to know how to operate it, and know respective road rules as may be applicable. If you wish to protect your investment you will learn how to maintain it; choose the right tyres; change the oil; keep it free of issues that might later cause a problem if left unattended.
Of course, there are those who might opt to pay someone else to do most of that; the local garage, perhaps; so they can continue their driving experience in relative bliss.
A so-called rolling release model OS distribution such as Manjaro requires a certain amount of engagement; of learning; to keep it properly updated and functioning. Period.
And that is what’s expected.
Some people call that fun. I simply call it… necessary.
And here we have the fundamental problem. You might look at a few links to documentation (which it appears you haven’t bothered to look at) and think… rabbit hole…
Whereas, all you need is to understand basic commands and concepts needed to maintain your system effectively; naturally, learning a few extra things along the way might also be beneficial.
It’s not University Physics.
It might surprise you to learn that many of the tech-heads you refer to are normal Users who have taken the time to learn the basics of how their technology works; and took notes.
Forum members will generally have a fair expectation that a fellow Manjaro user will at least be able to find information about their system when requested; and issue commands to get it.
For those who can’t, the information is freely available; and we frequently give links to help others find information needed. I should note that a large percentage of newer users simply ignore that also.
Basically, what I’m saying here is that the rabbit hole doesn’t need to be anywhere as deep as you might imagine. 
Cheers.
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I fixed it. I found that whenever I uninstalled Steam, it didn’t remove most of the other random Steam files. I uninstalled Steam via pamac, deleted the entire .steam folder from my home directory, then reinstalled the official Manjaro Steam package, and now it’s working just fine again. So I guess there was a Steam config or cache file somewhere that was borked.
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…which are not part of the package. Keep in mind the steam package is more a of a stub that only contains files to install Steam in userspace: ~/.local/share/Steam/ which is symlinked to ~/.steam/.
it didn’t remove most of the other random Steam files
Just a FYI, the files in your home directory are never removed when you uninstall any package, be it steam, firefox, or whatever.
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