Steam

More than just a store, Steam is the sprawling digital ecosystem at the heart of PC gaming. In this section, we go beyond the games to analyse the platform itself. We provide in-depth coverage of Valve’s hardware innovations like the Steam Deck, the groundbreaking Proton compatibility layer, and the economic engine of the Community Market. For developers and industry professionals, we offer insights into the Steamworks API and analyse the powerful recommendation algorithms that shape the world’s largest PC gaming marketplace.