Steam Digital Products and Game Access

Steam — platform for PC games and software

Steam is a PC platform used to install, update, and launch games and software from one library. It also includes account features like friends, chat, achievements, and community tools (availability depends on the product).

Central library to manage installed games and software on PC.
Automatic updates, cloud saves, and controller support (feature availability varies).
Account features such as friends lists, chat, and achievements.

Steam products and activation guides

Steam products can be delivered as a key, a gift, or a Steam account. Each format has a different activation flow, so use the guide that matches what you purchased.

Steam accounts: follow the Steam Account Activation Guide.
Steam keys: follow the Steam Key Activation Guide.
Steam gifts: follow the Steam Gift Activation Guide.