Steam

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Steam is a digital distribution platform for PC games operated by the American video game studio Valve. Launched as a software client in September 2003, it initially provided automatic updates for Valve games before expanding to third-party titles in late 2005. Its client provides game updates, cloud storage, matchmaking, social and community features, and game streaming. The storefront also offers software, soundtracks, videos, and Valve hardware.

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Launched: September 2003
Developer: Valve
Available platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android

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Article: Steam (service) (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q337535
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