Steam

Steam is ranked #19 of 31 in game recording software on The Geeks Club, made by Steam (Bellevue, Washington, United States). It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Steam plans and pricing

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Steam Free Game and content prices vary; some subscriptions may be free store.steampowered.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on game recording software

Free plan: Yes

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Steam

Purpose: Steam is an online destination for playing, discussing, and creating games.
Game catalog: Steam says its catalog includes nearly 30,000 games, from AAA to indie titles.
Community: Users can meet people, join groups, form clans, and chat in-game.
Chat: Steam Chat supports text and voice conversations with friends or groups.
Workshop: Steam Workshop lets users create, discover, and download mods and cosmetics for nearly 1,000 supported games.
Game discovery: Steam offers game hubs, reviews, achievements, and custom recommendations.
Streaming: Steam Broadcast lets users stream gameplay live to friends or the community.
Mobile apps: The Steam Mobile app supports shopping, account protection, game news, notifications, and community features on iOS and Android.
Security: Steam Guard in the mobile app can approve sign-ins and confirm trades and Community Market listings.
Payments: Steam's storefront supports more than 100 payment methods across more than 35 currencies.
Developer tools: Steamworks provides tools and services for developers and publishers distributing games on Steam.
License terms: Steam content is licensed rather than sold, and use may require a Steam account, the client, and an internet connection.
Age restriction: Users under 13 may not become Steam subscribers, and additional country-specific age restrictions may apply.
Support: Steam Support offers personalized help for purchases and account status after sign-in.
Price from: Free

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Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Game Recording Software in 2026#19 of 31
Best Game Remote Play Software in 2026#6 of 26
Best Game Launcher Software in 2026#7 of 24
Best PC Game Launchers in 2026#2 of 21
Best Game Distribution Platforms in 2026#3 of 14

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