Steam adds Software – no longer just for games

What do you do when you're known as the world's leading destination for PC and Mac games? You branch out, and start making moves towards becoming the world's leading destination for other stuff, too. At least, that's what Valve thinks, with the announcement of the first set of new software coming to the Steam digital platform.

Ranging from productivity to creativity, the Steam software launch titles are designed to work with the Steamworks features we know and love from the games. Expect easy installation, automatic updating, and Steam Cloud functionality so you can save your work online and take your files with you.

Mark Richardson at Valve explains the decision came from the crowd:

The 40 million gamers frequenting Steam are interested in more than playing games. They have told us they would like to have more of their software on Steam, so this expansion is in response to those customer requests.

Software on Steam is all set to kick off on September 5th, and Valve is not just keeping things to the Big Names. Developers of all shapes and sizes are invited to submit their works via Steam Greenlight. Who knows just what will start showing up...

2 Responses to “Steam adds Software – no longer just for games”

1. Steam Software sells things that aren’t games « Player Attack says:

   October 2, 2012 at 3:36 pm

   [...] were meant to launch on September 5th, but Valve time struck again. As compensation (or an added incentive), Steam is offering 10% off [...]

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2. Valve updates Steam Greenlight, adds Software « Player Attack says:

   October 17, 2012 at 5:30 pm

   [...] move echoes the introduction of Steam Software, and is part of Valve's plot to take over the world, one digital distribution network at a [...]

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Article Details

• published: August 8th, 2012
• by: Jessica Citizen
• in: Company: Valve, Steam, Steam Greenlight, Steamworks
• comments: 2

Author Bio:

I like video games, fishing, Depeche Mode, long walks on the beach, writing discussion papers and cups of tea. Not necessarily in that order.

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