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Steam Mobile App Now Available

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by Jim Reilly on January 31, 2012 at 12:14 PM

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[Update] Valve said the app is available to everyone right now for iOS and Android devices. It launched last week in closed beta.

[Original story] A closed beta of Valve's Steam mobile app for iOS and Android devices launched today.

The Steam app allows players to chat with friends, browse community groups and user profiles, view screenshots, and more. "The Steam app comes from many direct requests from our customers," said Gabe Newell, co-founder and president of Valve.

"Seeing which of your friends are online and playing a game, sending quick messages, looking at screenshots for an upcoming game, or catching a sale - these are all features customers have requested. Mobile is changing way people interact, play games and consume media, and the Steam app is part of our commitment to meet customer demands and expand the service functionality of Steam to make it richer and more accessible for everyone."

If you want to join the beta, simply download the free app and sign into your Steam account. Users will be added to the closed beta as the service ramps up, Valve said.

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by Headless97 Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 02:08 PM

I don't have a phone that could use that, nor will I ever, but it's nice to see Valve responding to customer needs and releasing great tools and products.
by Acaelus Thorne Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 02:11 PM

sweet was hoping for this to happen for awhile now
by dex3108 Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 02:11 PM

for me it says that my account is not part of the beta :(
by t4tht Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 02:13 PM

Downloading it now, really just to have the Steam Icon on my phone... :)
by risay Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 02:15 PM

Will check it out soon.
by cmanwitaplan Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 02:26 PM

Nice. Seems like a good way to implement Steam onto mobile.
by Lflaks Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 02:30 PM

And this is valve I my favorite company ever. I have a ps3 and a gaming of so the costumer support is :sony(what the hell y, have to wait for 30minutes for it to tell me it has crashed) valve (problem? Here have a free good game and let us fix that problem with an update. All stress vs no stress
by ynoT0312Taz Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 02:32 PM

Now if only we knew what the game is called.
by ciaranb Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 02:33 PM

yes! news of the day!
by smearyllama Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 02:36 PM

Sounds cool. Unfortunately, I lack a smartphone. I do have an iTouch, however, and this will still be useful, if a little limited due to only being accessible through wi-fi.
by Aiden118 Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 02:43 PM

Alas, poor Windows Phone. Great device, but third party app support is horrible.
by Riley Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 03:03 PM

Great! In the mean time I've been using Steam for Droid which isnt half bad
by JohnnyBNL Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 03:08 PM

I hope there will also be a iPad app..
by Colton Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 03:09 PM

I think I need more Steam friends for this to be relevant.
by Josh Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 03:20 PM

Already downloaded the app and signed up for the beta (which you do by logging into your Steam account from the app). I've been wanting this for awhile, if for no other reason than to access my account and make purchases on my phone. I HAVE used my phone to purchase games, but the website is not designed with phones in mind and is not at all user-friendly from a phone. Can't wait for beta access.
by rioskeny Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 03:28 PM

getting an ipod soon so yay! now i can use all my coupons from other accounts :D
by gelos7008 Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 03:34 PM

am i missing something? i can't find this app on the market for android
by Boyzby Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 03:41 PM

I've been waiting quite a long time for this to come. Can't wait to give it a try. ^_^
by Walter Mellin Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 04:24 PM

hey valve, quit wasting resources on stuff like mobile apps and focus on releasing HL3.
by Him Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 05:27 PM

I'm one of those few who still rely on the brick.