Steam

vAuto-updatingFree

Valve's PC game store, library and community. By Valve Corporation

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By the ToolsBharat teamLink checked 30 Oct 2026How we check

Quick answer

Steam is free software for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and the web from Valve Corporation. Valve's PC game store, library and community. Download it only from store.steampowered.com. The latest version we track is Auto-updating. ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.

Latest version:: Auto-updating
Publisher:: Valve Corporation
Official site:: store.steampowered.com
Licence:: Free — Proprietary — free client; games sold separately
Requirements:: Not stated on the download page

Our verdict

Steam is the default PC game launcher for most players, with the biggest catalogue, frequent sales and features such as cloud saves, Remote Play and the Workshop for mods. The client itself is free; you pay only for games. It runs in the background and can feel heavy on low-end PCs, so turn off start-up launch if you game only occasionally.

Key features

Huge store with regular seasonal sales
Cloud saves, achievements and friends chat
Remote Play and Steam Link streaming
Workshop for community mods in supported games

Pros

Pro: Largest PC game library
Pro: Mobile app with Steam Guard for account security
Pro: Refund policy for recent purchases

Cons

Con: Client is heavy for low-end PCs
Con: Download page lists no system requirements or version

What's new in Auto-updating

See what changed in Auto-updating in the official release notes

Version history

Version Auto-updatingLatest
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Official downloads by platform

For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.

Requirements

OS: Not stated on the download page
Architecture: Not stated

Licence

Type: Free
Licence: Proprietary — free client; games sold separately
Publisher: store.steampowered.com

Where these facts come from

Checked 30 Oct 2026

FAQ

Is Steam free to download?

Yes. The Steam client is free from store.steampowered.com. Many games on Steam are paid, but there are also free-to-play titles.

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