10 STEAM features you didn't know about.

TL;DR

Discover hidden features of Steam, such as remote downloads, accessing de-listed games, saving time and bandwidth, streaming games, family sharing, uncompressed screenshots, server browser, small mode, and customizing input with Steam Input.

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for something we use every day it is shocking how little we know about steam did you know that you can install games that have been de-listed from the store share games with your family and friends and even play your PC games remotely as if you had your own personal cloud gaming service well believe it or not that is just the tip of the iceberg wel... Read More

Key Insights

• 😀 Steam's remote download feature enables users to start game downloads on their PC remotely using the Steam app on their phone.
• 👾 Users can access and install de-listed games by typing a specific URL in the Steam client.
• 😤 Steam provides options for transferring game files between devices on the same network, saving time and bandwidth.
• 🎮 External drives can be used as game libraries, offering portability and the ability to play games directly from them.
• 🎮 Remote Play Anywhere allows game streaming to devices where games are not installed, expanding accessibility.
• 🎮 Family Sharing on Steam allows sharing game libraries with multiple accounts, reducing costs and facilitating gameplay for single-player games.
• 👾 Users can capture uncompressed screenshots in Steam by enabling the corresponding option in the in-game settings.
• 🛟 Steam includes a server browser, making it easier for users to find and remember their preferred game servers.
• 👾 Small mode in Steam offers a compact interface suitable for secondary screens, providing quick access to games, chats, and friends lists.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I download games remotely on Steam?

To download games remotely, open the Steam app on your phone, select the game in your library, and choose "remote download." Ensure that your PC is signed into the same Steam account and awake.

Q: Is it possible to play games that have been removed from Steam?

Yes, by typing "steam://install/92" in the windows run dialog or a browser window with the Steam client signed in, you can install de-listed games from Steam.

Q: Can I save time and bandwidth while downloading games on Steam?

Yes, Steam allows transfers between devices on the same network, enabling faster downloads and bypassing bandwidth caps.

Q: How can I stream games to devices without them being installed?

Steam's Remote Play Anywhere feature allows game streaming to devices like phones, Smart TVs, and Raspberry Pi by using the Steam Link app.

Q: How does Steam's family sharing work?

Steam's family sharing feature allows users to share their game libraries with up to five accounts and ten devices. However, only one person can play a shared game at a time.

Q: Can I capture uncompressed screenshots on Steam?

Yes, enable the "save an uncompressed copy" option in Steam's in-game settings. Uncompressed screenshots will be saved to a specified folder, free of compression artifacts.

Q: Does Steam have a server browser?

Yes, Steam has a built-in server browser accessible through the "view servers" option. It displays active servers for games in your library, allowing filtering, favoriting, and more.

Q: What is Steam's small mode?

Steam's small mode is a hidden feature that offers a compact library viewer suitable for secondary screens, providing quick access to games, friends lists, and chats.

Key Insights:

• Steam's remote download feature enables users to start game downloads on their PC remotely using the Steam app on their phone.
• Users can access and install de-listed games by typing a specific URL in the Steam client.
• Steam provides options for transferring game files between devices on the same network, saving time and bandwidth.
• External drives can be used as game libraries, offering portability and the ability to play games directly from them.
• Remote Play Anywhere allows game streaming to devices where games are not installed, expanding accessibility.
• Family Sharing on Steam allows sharing game libraries with multiple accounts, reducing costs and facilitating gameplay for single-player games.
• Users can capture uncompressed screenshots in Steam by enabling the corresponding option in the in-game settings.
• Steam includes a server browser, making it easier for users to find and remember their preferred game servers.
• Small mode in Steam offers a compact interface suitable for secondary screens, providing quick access to games, chats, and friends lists.
• Steam Input enables customization of input for games, allowing a personalized gaming experience and compatibility with controllers.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Steam offers the feature of remote downloads, allowing users to start game downloads on their PC remotely from the Steam app on their phone.

• Users can download and play games that have been removed from Steam by typing a specific URL in the Steam client.

• Steam allows transfers between devices on the same network to save time, bandwidth, and avoid counting against internet data caps.

• Users can create game libraries on external drives and play games directly from them, even achieving similar performance to internal drives.

• Steam's Remote Play Anywhere enables users to stream games to devices where they're not installed, such as phones, Smart TVs, and Raspberry Pi.

• Family Sharing on Steam lets users share their game libraries with up to five other accounts on multiple devices, enhancing game accessibility and reducing costs.

• Steam offers an uncompressed screenshot option and an FPS counter, allowing users to capture high-quality screenshots and monitor game performance.

• Steam has a built-in server browser that provides a list of active servers for games in the user's library, making it easier to find and remember preferred servers.

• Steam has a hidden "small mode" that transforms the interface into a compact library viewer, perfect for secondary screens.

• Steam Input enables users to customize the input for any game, enhancing the playing experience and making keyboard and mouse games playable with controllers.