Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. It is used to distribute a wide range of games and related media entirely over the internet, stretching from one-man independent efforts to some of the worlds most popular games. Steam is set apart from its peers in terms of functionality primarily by its residency in the system tray, and the desktop tasks that the client software performs to make use of that position. Features: Talk with friends or groups via text or voice without leaving Steam. Videos, Tweets, GIFs and more are supported; use wisely. Game Hubs Everything about your game, all in one place. Join discussions, upload content, and be the first to know about new updates. Steam Broadcast Stream your gameplay live with the click of a button, and share your game with friends or the rest of the community. Create, discover, and download player-created mods and cosmetics for nearly 1,000 supported games. Available on Mobile Access Steam anywhere from your iOS or Android device with the Steam mobile app. Early Access to Games Discover, play, and get involved with games as they evolve. Be the first to see what's coming and become part of the process. Multilingual Creating a global community is important to us, that's why our client supports 28 languages and counting. Purchases Made Easy Our storefront supports 100+ payment methods across over 35 currencies, giving you the flexibility to pay how you want. Controller Support Steam encourages developers to include controller support in their games including PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo controllers.