Steam
-
Blog
How to install VPN on Steam Deck: Step-by-step guide
The Steam Deck is a fantastic piece of portable gaming hardware, but like any internet-connected device, it benefits from the security and flexibility of a VPN. Installing a VPN is key whether you want to protect your data on public Wi-Fi, access geo-restricted game servers, or bypass ISP throttling. However, the Steam Deck’s Linux-based SteamOS doesn’t support native VPN apps…
Read More » -
Blog
Steam gift card scams and how to avoid them
Steam gift card scams have been among the most successful phishing scams in recent years and are expected to gain traction over the coming years. There are two main variants of this scam, and both involve receiving messages through Steam itself or other social apps, such as Discord, that are popular with gamers. In this post, we’ll review both variants,…
Read More » -
Blog
How to change region on Steam in 2025
Steam has over 130 million active users and is one of the most popular gaming platforms. However, much of its content is restricted to specific locations. A VPN can spoof your location, allowing you to change your Steam region. We’ve tested 78+ major VPNs for changing locations on Steam to find the most reliable ones. NordVPN is our top recommendation for…
Read More » -
Blog
Google Is Picking a Fight With Steam That It Can’t Win
Summary Google Play Games is expanding to PC for Android & native PC games, becoming a direct competitor to market-leader Steam. Google faces challenges from past gaming failures like Stadia in its bid to attract devs and players, particularly in a market that competitor Amazon has failed to crack. Google must understand PC gamers’ preferences, improve technology, and offer appealing…
Read More » -
Blog
Steam pulls game demo infecting Windows with info-stealing malware
Valve has removed from its Steam store the game title ‘Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution’ following multiple users reporting that the demo installer infected their systems with information stealing malware. The game, published under the developer name ‘Sierra Six Studios,’ was supposed to be an early preview of the title with a release planned in the coming months. Before the title was pulled…
Read More » -
Blog
6 Things an Xbox Handheld Needs to Do to Replace My Steam Deck
I play most of my games on an Xbox plugged into a 65-inch OLED TV in the living room. Despite this comfy setup, I caved and finally bought a Steam Deck in late 2024, and I’m so happy that I’ve started padding my neglected Steam library once again. As an “Xbox first” gamer and long-term Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, I’m…
Read More » -
Blog
How to Appear Offline on Steam
If Steam has been your go-to gaming platform for years, you may have accommodated a lot of friends. In that case, if you’re trying to sneak in a game or two of your favorite online multiplayer, you may get bombarded with messages that may ruin your flow. However, there is a way to avoid this, by changing your Steam account’s…
Read More » -
Blog
Fake CS2 tournament streams used to steal crypto, Steam accounts
Threat actors are exploiting major Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) competitions, like IEM Katowice 2025 and PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, to defraud gamers and steal their Steam accounts and cryptocurrency. Although CS2 first launched 13 years ago, it still maintains a massive community of plays and an active professional competition landscape with multi-million rewards. Characteristically, earlier this month, CS2 achieved a new peak…
Read More » -
Blog
PirateFi game on Steam caught installing password-stealing malware
A free-to-play game named PirateFi in the Steam store has been distributing the Vidar infostealing malware to unsuspecting users. The title was present in the Steam catalog for almost a week, between February 6th and February 12th, and was downloaded by up to 1,500 users. The distribution service is sending notices to potentially impacted users, advising them to reinstall Windows…
Read More » -
Blog
Check Your PC for This Steam Game Infected With Malware
Scammers are getting increasingly clever about injecting apps with malware. Certainly it’s nothing new that malicious apps are littered across the internet, but lately they’ve been popping up with alarming frequency even in theoretically safe spots like the Google Play Store and even Apple’s App Store. Malware is even showing up on Steam, serving as a reminder that we all…
Read More »