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Description:
Video game digital distribution service

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @Steam | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: gaming platform launcher distribution multiplayer

Install: brew install --cask steam

About:
Steam is a comprehensive digital distribution platform developed by Valve for purchasing, downloading, and playing video games. It provides automatic game updates, cloud saves, social features like friends lists and chat, and community workshops for mods. The platform serves as the primary launcher for thousands of PC titles and manages DRM, achievements, and game libraries.

Key Features:

Digital game library management
Automatic updates and cloud saves
Community features and multiplayer
Steam Workshop for mods
In-game overlay and streaming

Use Cases:

Purchasing and organizing PC games
Playing multiplayer games with friends
Discovering and installing game mods
Streaming gameplay to others

Alternatives:

Epic Games Store – Competitor with different exclusives and free game offerings
GOG Galaxy – DRM-free platform with cross-library integration

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jun 30, 2024 12:03pm	4.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	42dbd91d