Steam
Description
Steam stands as the go-to destination for PC gaming where millions of players discover and download titles every day. The platform hosts the biggest game library available online.
From the moment you open Steam on your desktop or laptop or Steam Deck the entire store sits in front of you. Searching for a new AAA title or revisiting a classic indie gem takes just a few clicks. Fast servers handle every download while automatic patching runs quietly in the background. Desktop and mobile apps put your library and friends and the Steam community one tap away.
Beyond just selling games Steam gives you full access to Workshop mods and player reviews and live broadcasts and group discussions. On top of that your achievements and cloud saves follow you across every device.
One account is all it takes to access your full Steam experience on any PC or mobile.
What makes Steam the go-to platform for PC gamers
- Massive game catalog. Explore thousands of titles from AAA studios and indie developers with curated recommendations and seasonal sales and wishlists for every type of gamer.
- Built-in community hub. Engage with players through reviews and discussions and screenshots and guides and live game broadcasting for a more connected experience.
- Account protection. Steam Guard keeps your account locked down with two-factor authentication and QR code sign-in and trade confirmations and full control over authorized devices.
- Steam Cloud. Your progress and settings and achievements travel with you automatically. Pick up where you left off on any PC or Mac or Linux machine or Steam Deck.
- Steam Workshop. Access user-generated mods and maps and community creations directly through the built-in Workshop for thousands of supported games.
- Steam Overlay. Access your friends list and web browser and chat without ever leaving your game through the in-game overlay.
Steam for PC and Steam Deck provides the tools:
- Background downloads and auto-patching keep every title in your library updated without any manual effort on your part
- Thousands of titles from major publishers and indie studios are available with instant access added directly to your collection
- Organize your library with custom artwork and collections and hidden titles all from one central dashboard
A thoughtful approach to mobile store and remote management:
Today’s mobile gamers need to be able to manage their purchases and stay connected wherever they are. Steam for mobile provides the same great experience that you’d expect from the desktop client and more.
- Purchase games and browse the full Steam catalog directly from your phone
- Start downloads and updates remotely so your PC is ready when you arrive home
- Confirm trades and market transactions with the Steam Guard mobile authenticator (iOS and Android)
- Personalized news feed delivers updates from developers and publishers based on your library.
- Customize notifications for wishlist sales and friend requests and community activity
- Access friends list and inventory and wallet balance and groups on the go
- Sign in to Steam on new devices quickly using the QR code scanner
- Watch and share gameplay from any location.
- Follow friends streaming through Steam Broadcasting
- Track game updates and patch notes and developer announcements
- Review your yearly gaming stats with Steam Replay
- Full account management and family controls at your fingertips.
- Set up Family View to restrict content and features on shared devices
- Manage authorized devices and active login sessions
- Review purchase history and wallet balance anytime
- Supported across every major platform.
- Available for Windows and Mac and Linux and Steam Deck and Chromebook
- Steam Cloud syncs saves and settings across all linked devices
- Dedicated mobile apps with full store and community access for iOS and Android
Your complete gaming hub. Store and community and Workshop and friends all in one place
From browsing the catalog to joining a multiplayer session. Steam handles every part of your gaming life across desktop and mobile apps
Easily move from free-to-play titles to premium games without requiring a separate launcher or additional download manager
Native apps for Windows and MacOS and Linux and mobile are designed for ease of use while maximizing download speeds and gaming quality of service.