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Steam
Valve's free gaming platform to buy, download, play and update PC games, with cloud saves, friends, Workshop mods and Remote Play.
PRICEFree client; games sold separately
RUNS ONWindows, macOS, Linux
About Steam
Steam is Valve's gaming platform for buying, downloading, playing and managing PC games. It hosts tens of thousands of games, from free-to-play titles to major releases, together with community features and automatic updates.
Main features:
- Huge game store with frequent sales, including many free-to-play games
- Game library with automatic downloads and updates
- Cloud saves to continue playing on another computer
- Friends list, chat, voice chat and groups
- Steam Workshop for mods and user-created content
- Remote Play to stream games to other devices
- Big Picture mode for TVs and controllers
The Steam client is free to download; you pay only for the games you buy. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Key features
Game storeTens of thousands of games and frequent sales
LibraryAutomatic downloads and updates
Cloud savesContinue on any computer
CommunityFriends, chat, voice and groups
WorkshopMods and user-created content
Remote PlayStream games to other devices
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Good and keep in mind
Good
- Largest PC game library
- Automatic updates and cloud saves
- Frequent sales and free-to-play games
Keep in mind
- Games you buy are tied to your Steam account
- The client runs in the background and uses resources
Frequently asked questions
Is Steam free?
Yes. The Steam client is free to download and use. You pay only for the games you buy, and many games are free-to-play.
Can I play my Steam games on another computer?
Yes. Steam Cloud saves your progress for supported games, so you can continue on another computer.
Does Steam have game sales?
Yes. Steam regularly runs sales, including large seasonal events, with big discounts on many games.
What operating systems does Steam support?
Steam runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Where can I download Steam safely?
Download it from the official Steam website using the link on this page.