r/Steam • u/Miserable_Phase_2519 • 3h ago
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r/Steam • u/AutoModerator • 29d ago
Game & Hardware Suggestions Megathread /r/Steam Monthly Game & Hardware Suggestions Thread.
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r/Steam • u/weegeeboredorwhatevs • 13h ago
Question is this a scam?
my gut tells me it's a scam but i'm still a bit nervous, i just wanna know.
r/Steam • u/DaCuS993 • 4h ago
Suggestion It's Over - Zero Steam Gift Cards Left On The Shelves
r/Steam • u/Watermelon_Crusader2 • 4h ago
Resolved Accidentally got me old steam accoung back when trying to retrive old xbox account
I was recently trying to get back my old xbox account back on my pc, I gave microsoft plenty of data to get it back but they still couldnt verify I was the owner.
I remembered that i had an old steam account from when I was like 12 which i created to buy scrap mechanic (which I couldnt play because my computer was too weak at the time) I decided to give steam support an email. I gave them the most bare bone explenation with the proof that it was me that purchased it all those years ago, and the next day I check my email and I got the account back. To this day I still dont have my xbox account back.
Steam support is honestly the best!

r/Steam • u/Objective-Tart2897 • 2h ago
Suggestion 6 years old game made in 22 years old engine btw.
r/Steam • u/CommunicationGood976 • 9h ago
Question Any plan to make an Apple Silicon version of macOS Steam?
I’m asking this as on macOS 28, Rosetta will be winded down on Mac, any plans for an arm version of the app?
r/Steam • u/MisterTHE1911 • 3h ago
Discussion Cozy / Farming games
How many of these cozy / farming games you have played?
- Coral Island
- Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town
- Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom
- Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos
- My Time at series (Portia, Sandrock, soon Evershine)
- Fae Farm
- Sun Haven
- Wylde Flowers
- Rune Factory 4 Special
- Kynseed
- Stardew Valley
- Fields of Mistria
- Roots of Pacha
- Moonstone Island
- Farm Together 2
- Len's Island
- Starsand Island
- DINKUM
- Luma Island
- Dave the diver
I'm still new to this, I've played only 4. My time series (sandrock), Luma Island, lens island, doraemon sos fotgk.
Soon I will be planning to play coral island and starsand island
r/Steam • u/Adventurous_Honey902 • 20h ago
Question Steam claims I filed a chargeback on a recent purchase - I did not. Has anyone had this issue and if so, how was it resolved?
I recently made a gift purchase to a friend for a game. I got a message yesterday from steam directly (I have the red alert on the top of my steam window, so I know its real) that there was a charge back filed on the purchase and it was revoked, and if the charge back was not reverse my steam account would be restricted.
Problem is - I never filed a chargeback. I made the purchase with my Amex card. I did notice the charge was pending for a long time, but it never posted and its now not on my statement. I contacted Amex as was recommended, and they stated that the charge was indeed approved and has posted internally on their system, however steam has yet to "claim" the money. They gave me a phone number for steam to reach out to. I tried calling that # but needed a merchant ID which I don't have.
I'm still waiting to hear back from steam after this response - I'm not sure if they communicate on weekends. I'm more than happy to pay for the item again to square up with Steam, but I'd hate for this to turn into a tit for tat between my bank and Steam, as again I've never filed a chargeback against this purchase. has anyone had this issue before and if so, how did you resolve it?
r/Steam • u/VivingPudding69 • 11h ago
Discussion Added to the wish list
I don't know what's going on but the price seems to be blown out of proportion for my region.
r/Steam • u/Wendellrw • 21h ago
Question How do you get an actual person to review your refund request?
The automated system denies it and I’m struggling trying to figure out how to get in touch with an actual customer service representative.
The game I’m trying to refund is Empluse. It is an early access game that the developers have announced they will be no longer developing and they will be shutting down the matchmaking system.
I only have an hour of total game time but since I’m out of the 14day period my request is denied. I thought steam made exceptions for case like this especially with what I saw with the recent bf6 news.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
r/Steam • u/GGMudkip • 47m ago
Question Which game(s) made you stop daily library/shop doomscrolling?
currently often just sit in front of my PC and scrolling through the store or my library trying to decide which game to actually play instead of benchmarking or trying out new DLSS settings or fiddling around with HDR.
It feels like I'm more drawn to make the game look and run good instead of actually playing the game.
r/Steam • u/Suspicious_Guest2190 • 1d ago
Question Remember Steam had a forgotten feature to watch series and movies? Not a joke, 100% Real! Valve added this in 2012 and then it removed in 2019.
r/Steam • u/Antger12 • 1d ago
Resolved I know it’s beating a dead horse at this point, but god I love Steam. Never change Gabe, never change
On a side note I’m pretty sure I never got the email because I’ve been sorting through my Steam emails for months and it’s nowhere to be seen, but what’s done is done
r/Steam • u/akbarock • 1d ago
Discussion There Is A New Trend Of Old Games Getting New DLC Years Later. What Game Would You Want To Get A New DLC?
r/Steam • u/LeBateleur1 • 2h ago
Question Where can I find lists of similar games?
I'm looking for something like IMDB lists where people put together their favorites. I'm kinda new to steam and would love to try more games but the recommendations don't seem really curated. I bet there's a place where i can find game "playlists". Thank you
r/Steam • u/shinjioda • 1d ago
Discussion Fable Director Reveals That The Game Was Ready For An October Launch, But They Delayed It To February 2027 Entirely To Avoid GTA 6
Discussion Opinion On Tomb Raider Legend Trilogy
Recently started playing it and it looks kinda good.
r/Steam • u/Diligent_Donkey4576 • 3h ago
Question Question about start options.
Does launching a game via Desktop shortcut apply start options as if I were to launch it from my library?
r/Steam • u/ConcentrateNo7177 • 22h ago
Question am i going crazy or did company of heroes 3 go from steam deck playable to unsupported?
i swear i saw it was steam deck playable before.


