Steam Began Its Legendary PC Gaming Journey 20 Years Ago

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Iconic PC Platform Turns 20!

Steam is by far the biggest and most influential platform for PC gamers. While competition like Epic Games Store has tried to entice customers with offers like free games each month, Valve’s storefront remains unparalleled in its appeal to PC gamers.

The platform has existed for over a decade, offering incredible services and many consumer-friendly incentives like the option of refunds for games with less than 2 hours of playtime.

Following several years of success, Steam celebrated its 20th anniversary recently.

Steam 20th Anniversary

According to SteamDB, many of the oldest known Steam accounts unlocked the badge for 20 years of service on September 10.

This milestone has led to many users reflecting on their journey with Steam, reminiscing about the first time they joined the platform as a PC gamer during the first few years of Valve’s popular storefront.

Compared to its competition, Valve’s platform has the benefit of a long legacy. Being on the market for twenty years, it offers games spanning a number of console generations.

Because popular consoles like the PS5 lack backward compatibility for older games from the PS3 and PS2, Steam is often considered a popular choice for users looking to revisit a few classics.

Valve’s efforts have ensured that Steam continues to reach new milestones nearly twenty years later.

Steam

Earlier this year, the platform reached an all-time high of 32 million concurrent users.

Games like CS:GO have ensured that millions of users revisit the platform each day and enjoy their favorite titles. Major releases like Hogwarts Legacy and Baldur’s Gate 3 have also seen nearly 900K concurrent users on Steam.

Having turned 20, Steam has shown no signs of stopping. PC gaming has a bright future ahead, with more people interested in the market than before, leading to more potential growth for Valve’s storefront.

The recently released Steam Deck has also introduced new players to Steam through a device offering the simplicity of a console-like experience, ensuring that it continues to flourish as the dominant platform for PC gamers worldwide.

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