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Steam Next Fest: 11 Fun Game Demos You Should Download Right Now

Fire up your PC, Steam Deck, or Steam Deck OLED, and check out these potential-packed titles.

By Jordan Minor
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Got a Problem With Steam? Updated Agreement Lets Gamers Sue Valve

'Any disputes are to go forward in court instead of arbitration,' according to Valve, which is facing a class-action suit for 'allegedly maintaining an unlawful monopoly' in PC gaming.

By Joe Hindy
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Steam Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

Loaded with titles and user-friendly features, Steam continues its reign as the best PC game store on desktop, laptop, or Steam Deck.

By Jeffrey L. Wilson  & Jordan Minor
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$837 Million Lawsuit Accuses Valve's Steam of Overcharging PC Gamers

The UK lawsuit alleges that the PC games storefront abuses its dominance to charge excessive and anti-competitive game prices.

By Michael Kan
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Asus ROG Ally vs. Valve Steam Deck: Which Gaming Handheld Is Better?

The Asus ROG Ally and Valve Steam Deck are both buzzworthy gaming handhelds, but which one is right for you depends on price, performance, and even which operating system you prefer. Here's how to decide between them.

By Zackery Cuevas
Asus ROG Ally vs Steam Deck

How to Install Third-Party Game Launchers on Steam Deck

The NonSteamLaunchers installer makes it easy to put Epic Games, Ubisoft Connect, GOG Galaxy, and more on your Valve handheld.

By Ajay Kumar
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Ghost of Tsushima Preorders Refunded in Countries Without PSN Access

It's the second game this month to have its sales refunded in the 170 countries that don't support the PlayStation Network.

By Emily Price
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Helldivers 2 Gets Pulled From Steam in 170 Countries

The decision is part a of new requirement to connect the game to a PSN account, even in countries where PSN is unavailable.

By Emily Price
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Power Up Your Portable PC: The Best Steam Deck Accessories for 2024

Take Valve’s awesome handheld gaming system to the next level with these add-ons that expand its fun and functionality.

By Jordan Minor
Best Steam Deck Accessories

Game Pass Everywhere: How to Install Xbox Cloud Gaming on Steam Deck

Want Game Pass on the go? Your Steam Deck can now use Xbox Cloud Gaming through the Microsoft Edge browser.

By Carli Velocci
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Pre-Release Gameplay Now Counts Against Steam's Return Policy

Valve limits you to two hours of gameplay if you want to request a refund, but a loophole allowed for unlimited play.

By Emily Price
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How to Hide the Smut You're Playing on Steam

What you do on Steam should be between you and Valve. Follow these steps to keep your NSFW gaming sessions free from prying eyes.

By Gabriel Zamora
Hiding your smut on Steam

One-Stop Shop: How to Add Non-Steam Games to Your Steam Library

You'll never run out of games to play on Steam if you just import all those freebies from the Epic Games Store. Here's how to do it on PC and the Steam Deck

By Carli Velocci
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Big-Screen Gaming: How to Connect Your Steam Deck to a TV or Monitor

Want to use your Steam Deck or Steam Deck OLED with a big screen? We guide you through the necessary steps.

By Gabriel Zamora
Connecting a Steam Deck to a large TV or monitor

No More Buyer's Remorse: How to Return a Steam Game and Get a Refund

If you act fast enough, Steam lets you make returns, so there's never any reason to be stuck with a bad PC game. Here's how to get your money back.

By Carli Velocci
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Remote Play: How to Stream Games From Your PC to the Steam Deck

Use Steam's Remote Play feature to turn your high-powered rig into a handheld gaming console.

By Jason Cohen  & Carli Velocci
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Steam to Require AI Disclosures on Game Submissions

Developers will need to describe how they're 'using AI in the development and execution' of their games, Valve says.

By Kegan Mooney
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Steam Dumps Official Support for Windows 7 and Windows 8

The change will only affect 1% of Steam's user base. Valve is indicating Steam might be able to run on the outdated versions of Windows for the time being, but that comes with security risks.

By Michael Kan
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Steam Year in Review 2023 Is Here: See How Many Games You Played This Year

Highlights include top-played genres, most played games, number of achievements unlocked, longest gaming streak, and comparative stats against the wider Steam community.

By Kegan Mooney
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Steam to Drop Support for Older MacOS Versions, and With It 32-Bit Games

Steam will stop supporting macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and 10.14 (Mojave) on Feb. 15, 2024.

By Josh Hendrickson
Someone playing a video game on a MacBook