What it does
Steam combines a PC game shop, installed-game library, automatic updates and player communities. Its Workshop adds community-created material for supported games.
Use the store to compare a game’s requirements and player reviews before adding it to your library. Steam then handles installation and updates through its client. Workshop support belongs to individual games, so look for it on the title you intend to modify rather than assuming every purchase supports mods.
Strengths
- Store, game library and community tools in one service
- Workshop content for supported games
Best for
- Managing a PC game collection
Sources
- Steam, The Ultimate Online Game Platform (Oct 26, 2026)