Perhaps the biggest standout feature is Steam's vast library of indie games.

Though Steam has been around since 2003, it continues to stand out in an increasingly crowded field by making offerings other digital storefronts don’t. At its core, Steam is a vast digital game store. Though you can access many of Steam's features in-browser, you can also download and install Steam as a standalone client for your desktop if you want to get the most out of the software. Available for free online, Steam can run in your browser window.

Steam has since moved beyond a simple game store to become a one-stop hub for PC gamers. Access to your friends, friend activity, groups, screenshots, inventory, wallet, and more.Though most game developers now have their own online storefronts, Steam was the platform that started it all.Access to the entire Steam Community - discussions, groups, guides, Market, Workshop, broadcasts, and more.Customizable Steam notifications: wishlist, sales, comments, trades, discussions, friend requests, and more.A personalized News feed based on your Library with the latest news, events, and content updates direct from publishers and game developers.Speed up item trades and sales by using your phone to confirm them. Plus you can manage game downloads and updates to your PC from your phone. The new Library view makes it easy to view game content, discussions, guides, support, and more. Sign in confirmation - Confirm your regular Steam sign ins with simple “approve” or “deny”.QR code sign in - Scan a QR code to sign into Steam instead of entering a password or….Two-factor authentication to ensure you’re the only one with access to your account.Protect your Steam account and make sign in faster with two-factor authentication. Buy PC games and get the latest game and community news - while protecting your Steam account.īrowse the Steam catalog of PC games from your phone. With the free Steam Mobile App, you can take Steam with you anywhere.

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