With over 120 million active users, the Steam community has grown significantly over the years to become the marketplace of choice for gamers across the globe. In 2020 alone the Steam platform saw an increase of over 21% in game purchases due to the lockdown restrictions put in place during the global pandemic.
One of the most popular methods of adding funds to the Steam Wallet is through Steam gift cards which can be purchased both in digital and physical form from retailers both online and in-store. The gift cards come in different denominations, physical Steam gift cards usually come in denominations of $20, $30, $50, and $100. Digital cards come in denominations of $5, $10, $25, $50, and $100.
As with most gift cards, Steam gift cards are available in region-specific currencies, providing the user with the ability to add funds in their local currency. Once the funds have been added to the users Steam Wallet there is a wide range of options for the user to choose from including:
- Purchase & download games from developers across the world including global bestsellers such as Fifa 22, NBA 2K22 and GTA 5.
- Gift Funds for friends to top up their Steam Wallet
- Purchase a wide range of software including design & illustration, Video Production, Animation & Modelling, Game Development and Audio Production.
- Purchase Hardware such as gaming controllers and HTC Vive.
- Join over 120 Million Active users in the Steam online community.
Another great reason to join the Steam community is taking advantage of the Steam Sales which happen unannounced several times throughout the year. These seasonal sales provide users with the best price cuts and discounts across thousands of games as well as access to free demos of upcoming games.
With the next Steam Sale expected to be this Halloween (28th Oct 2021 – 2nd Nov 2021), there’s never been a better time to sign up for a Steam Account.