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− | [[Steam]] is the official [[Virtual Reality]] [[App Store]] for the [[SteamVR]] and [[HTC Vive]]. Created by [[Valve]] and released in 2003, Steam curates and distributes [[games]], [[apps]] and [[software]] not only for [[VR Devices]] but also for [[PC]], [[Mac]], [[Linux]] and [[SteamOS]]. It is the largest and most popular digital distribution platform for PC games. The app store is accessible on VR Devices such as [[HTC Vive]] and [[Oculus Rift]] and non-VR devices such as PC and Mobile. | + | [[Steam]] is the official [[Virtual Reality]] [[App Store]] for the [[SteamVR]] and [[HTC Vive]]. Created by [[Valve]] and released in 2003, Steam curates and distributes [[games]], [[apps]] and [[software]] not only for [[VR Devices]] but also for [[PC]], [[Mac]], [[Linux]] and [[SteamOS]]. It is the largest and most popular digital distribution platform for PC games. The app store is accessible on [[VR Devices]] such as [[HTC Vive]] and [[Oculus Rift]] and non-VR devices such as PC and Mobile. |
In 2013, Steam added a category called [[#VR Support|VR Support]]. Since then Valve has slowly added for subcategories and other features. | In 2013, Steam added a category called [[#VR Support|VR Support]]. Since then Valve has slowly added for subcategories and other features. | ||
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+ | *Note that unlike the [[Oculus Store]], Steam carries titles not only for the [[Vive]] but also for other [[VR HMDs]] such as the [[Rift]]. | ||
==VR Support== | ==VR Support== | ||
Players can sort and filter VR-enabled games through the following subcategories | Players can sort and filter VR-enabled games through the following subcategories |
Revision as of 03:06, 12 May 2016
Steam | |
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Platforms | SteamVR |
Devices | HTC Vive, Oculus Rift (Platform) |
Operating Systems | Android, Windows |
Accessible | Mobile, PC, VR |
Developer | Valve |
Notable Personnel | Gabe Newell |
Website | http://store.steampowered.com/ |

- See also: SteamVR
Steam is the official Virtual Reality App Store for the SteamVR and HTC Vive. Created by Valve and released in 2003, Steam curates and distributes games, apps and software not only for VR Devices but also for PC, Mac, Linux and SteamOS. It is the largest and most popular digital distribution platform for PC games. The app store is accessible on VR Devices such as HTC Vive and Oculus Rift and non-VR devices such as PC and Mobile.
In 2013, Steam added a category called VR Support. Since then Valve has slowly added for subcategories and other features.
- Note that unlike the Oculus Store, Steam carries titles not only for the Vive but also for other VR HMDs such as the Rift.
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VR Support
Players can sort and filter VR-enabled games through the following subcategories