Steam

software

★★★★★4.2(692 reviews)

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Steam is Valve's PC game distribution platform with the largest library of digital PC games, plus community features (Workshop mods, Discussions, Reviews), Steam Deck portable gaming hardware, VR support, and Steam Cloud saves.

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Pros

+Largest PC game catalog with strong sale culture
+Active community features (Workshop, Reviews, Discussions)
+Steam Deck unlocks portable PC gaming

Cons

-Default 30/70 revenue split criticized by some developers
-Linux/Mac game catalog narrower than Windows

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HeadquartersBellevue, WA, USA

Founded2003

Typesoftware

Pricing

Model

freemium

Platforms

windowsmaclinux

Community

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Essential tools for game developers covering game engines, art, audio, version control, testing, monetization, and publishing.

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