Steam

Steam is a well-known platform for digital distribution of computer games and programs. It is developed by Valve and, besides games, also sells software, soundtracks and hardware such as the Steam Deck. This service is famous for its seasonal sales and discounts, which can reach up to 90% during special events such as the Summer and Winter Sales. Some games can also be played for free for a few days during free weekends.

Steam is not only a shop, but also a social network for gamers from all over the world. Users can make friends, use chat, set up status on their personal page, recommend their favorite games and even make gifts.

To start using the service, you need to download the client and register your account. It is advisable to enable Steam Guard, the built-in two-factor protection that uses email codes or the Steam Mobile app. After that, you can buy games of various genres, download demos or free-to-play titles with free access. All of them will be added to your personal library so you can download them at any time of the day or night.

Steam provides a convenient platform for gamers to purchase, download and manage a vast range of computer games, often at discounted prices.

All games in the service contain media files (screenshots, video trailers) and a detailed description with system requirements and language support. Each game or program has its own community hub with discussions where you can talk about individual points of interest or technical problems. It is also worth highlighting the "Early Access" section. Alpha and beta versions of upcoming projects often get there. Users here pay for early access, not for a completely finished product. Steam Greenlight, where users once voted to add games to the store, was closed in 2017 and replaced by Steam Direct. Games bought by mistake can usually be refunded within 14 days of purchase if they were played for less than two hours.