Video Games

Steam: how to download free or paid games from the platform

Looking for games to download? Steam is a virtual game distribution platform for PC. Its application brings together a virtual store with an extensive catalog and the main releases in the industry, allows online gaming and also brings together a large community of players for debate, which makes the platform much more attractive.

Steam concentrates many titles

The Steam store contains many paid titles, but you can also find several free options. Famous games like Dota 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Team Fortress are free and can be downloaded through Steam. Next we are going to show you how to download a game from Steam.

How to download a game from Steam

Step 1: Download the Steam app by doing click here and follow the installation instructions.
Step 2: Once you have installed the software, log in or create a new account on the platform. It is a very simple and fast process.
Step 3: Once logged in, you will be taken to the main Steam store page. You will be able to verify that the games are distributed in categories, in offers and in launches. The filters will be very useful to find the game or type of games you are looking for.
Step 4 (optional): To search for free games, go to “Games” > “Free to play”.
Step 5: Each game has a dedicated page with photos, videos, reviews from players who previously enjoyed the game, and other relevant information that can help you decide whether to play a game or not. If you chose a free game, on this page, click "Play."
Step 6: The software installer will inform you of the game size, available space, and weather forecast to complete the download. It also offers the options to create shortcuts on the desktop and menus. Click "Next."
Step 7: Steam will download and install the game while the program is open.
Step 8: After downloading, you can find your game by clicking “Library” in the top menu. You can then click “Play” to open it.

Are you already using Steam to download free or paid games? What are your favorite games in the Steam catalog? Give us comments!