Steam is the most used game distribution platform on PC with Windows, thanks to the support of thousands of games and the most famous titles of the moment. If we are looking for a particular game, we will certainly find it on Steam in most cases, except for the games produced by Eletronics Art (distributed on the Origin platform).
If we want to play on PC and download new games, we will undoubtedly have to learn how to use Steam together with all the features that this program offers as a side dish (chat, video chat, exchange of gifts and games, trophies etc.).
In this guide we will show you how to install Steam on your PC, how to subscribe for free to the service, how to buy a game and how to redeem the codes of the games purchased online on other platforms (CD Key Steam).
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1) How to download and install Steam
Steam can be downloaded for free for Windows, Mac OS and Linux PCs from here -> Steam .
The platform can also be reached online (you can also buy from the browser), but in order to install the games, the installation of the client on the PC is required.
To do this, simply click on the top right of the page on Install Steam .
A new window will open where we will have to click on Install Steam now to start the download. At the end of the same, all we have to do is install Steam like any other program and, on the welcome screen, register for the service ( Create a new account ) or login (if we are already registered).
If we have also activated Steam Guard (excellent protection against scams and profile thieves), we will be asked to provide the security code sent via email, SMS or via mobile app to the number indicated during registration.
Inserted the security code and authenticated the PC in use, we can finally check the Steam catalog and decide independently which game to buy.
2) How to buy a game on Steam
Once correctly logged into the Steam program, we can purchase the games on the homepage (where there are usually the offers, the new titles available and the games recommended according to our tastes) or using one of the categories present in the Games menu at the top.
Alternatively we can use the search bar at the top, where we can type the name of the game we are trying to install on our PC.
Whatever the way we find the game, we can buy it by simply clicking on it (to open the preview) and clicking on the Add to cart button.
There may be multiple links that can be purchased based on the game versions available (with or without DLC, special editions, Day One edition etc.).
In addition to the purchase you can use the game presentation screen to see the trailers, the screenshots of the game sessions, the information about the compatibility and support for the Italian language and (very important) the comments of the gamers who have already purchased the game .
Before buying anything, we always advise you to read the advice shown at the bottom of the program screen, so you can have an idea on the quality of the game and what to expect after installation.
We do not underestimate even the part of the screen where the minimum requirements are recommended and recommended by Steam, so as to understand immediately if the game will run well on our PC or if we will have any problems.
2) Payment methods accepted by Steam
We chose the new game to install "> Steam Coupons (on sale in electronics stores or large commercial chains)
It will be enough to choose the best payment method for our needs and pay for the game (or the games, if we have added many in the cart).
Once a payment method has been chosen, it will also be used for future purchases in a completely automatic way, but it is possible at any time to change the payment method or set limits (especially useful if the account is used by minors).
4) How to redeem a game key on Steam
Have we purchased a game key on one of the many online sites and want to insert it into Steam to start playing?
First we open the Steam program on our PC and log in; in the main program window we click on the bottom left on Add a game -> Activate a product on Steam .
Now all that remains is to enter the license key provided at the time of purchase in the specific field and click Next.
Steam will automatically recognize the game and add it to our collection, it is up to us to choose whether to download it now or later.
If the game purchased outside of Steam is provided via Gift, the game will be automatically added to our library upon acceptance of the gift (a notification will appear as soon as we enter Steam).
5) How to request a refund on Steam
We are not satisfied with the game or no longer enjoy it ">
The request will be sent to Steam, which will decide whether to refund you or not.
You can find out about all the refund conditions here -> Steam refund.
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