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Steam Mobile App Now Available
[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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