Steam

Steam is a gaming platform for Windows where PC gamers can purchase and download any game from the most comprehensive video game catalog on the current scene, all on a single interface that has everything they need to enjoy the best possible PC experience.

Developed by Valve (Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal), Steam has become practically synonymous with 'PC gaming'. This isn't so much because of its catalog, which includes over 1800 games at the time of writing, but because of the number of additional features in addition to the purchase and download of video games. In its extensive catalog are games for all tastes, ranging from the latest releases on the market to relatively unknown independent games.

Games aside, what makes Steam so special is its community of players. The platform not only has a communication system with all your friends where you can chat or leave comments, but also online leaderboards, achievement systems and much more. In addition to this, the service has accessory platforms such as Greenlight or Workshop, which allow players to vote on which indie games they want to see on the platform and to apply mods to their favorite games easily.

In short, Steam has become a necessary platform for PC gaming. Many physical releases already offer Steam download codes, and thanks to the convenience of being able to download your games on any computer at any time, it has become the platform of choice for almost all gamers.