Steam is the world’s biggest digital distribution platform for PC games. The client is free — install it to browse, buy, download, update and play games, with cloud saves and a built-in community.

Key features

• Access to tens of thousands of games

• Automatic game updates and cloud saves

• Friends, chat, groups and community hubs

• Workshop mods and family sharing

• Free client (games sold separately)

Is Steam free?

Yes. The Steam client is free for Windows and macOS; individual games are purchased separately.