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I've been a "PC Gamer" for 31+ years. The 'value-add' that steam brings to the table is INCREDIBLE. Thanks to Proton/Linux efforts.

(1) my games are installable AND playable on _every_ device I use.

(2) I don't have to fight with wine/crossover/etc to get things to work.

(3) It's not hostile to the end user (yet).

I have bought more games since the Steamdeck came out then in the 40'some years before that.

Yes I know that I don't have to use steam, but they make it EASIER.

I am looking forward to Deckard for all of the above reasons and their history with the Index.

Steam makes installing software EASIER then the alternative (regardless of the OS). Auto-patching/updates of installed games.

If I was more social I'd probably use those features more. If they ever charge a monthly fee, I'll stop using it.