Steam

Pros

• Great selection of games
• Easy to use
• Encourages the creation of new gamer communities
• Convenient videogame library

Cons

• Catalog can be difficult to browse

Steam is a software app for Mac OS that allows users to download videogames and play them online. More than just an app, however, Steam works a full-fledged platform for gamers, even including social media aspects that encourage the creation of gamer communities. Due to its rising popularity, Steam has become somewhat of an obligatory partner for videogame publishers both large and small. As a matter of fact, most publishers of AAA games on the market currently release new games through Steam before physical copies are in stores.

To make the process of finding, playing and discussing games as user-friendly as possible, the Steam app for Mac provides a fully functional desktop interface. This interface is composed of several sections where users can find, preview and ultimately download a variety of games by different publishers. In the main section of the platform, users can find an infinity of games sorted out in categories. They are also given the possibility of choosing different search criteria in order to make browsing easier and more efficient.

In addition to browsing through its vast selection of games, Steam allows users to view their existing games in a convenient library-style section. Here, users can view a game's stats, including the number of hours played, achievements unlocked, add-ons downloaded and so on. If required, users can also delete a game (from their Steam library and their computer). Without a doubt, it is remarkably practical and convenient to have all your games perfectly organized in a single place. Because it can be made visible to everyone, this feature also allows socializing with other Steam users based on similar tastes in games.

Pros

• Great selection of games
• Easy to use
• Encourages the creation of new gamer communities
• Convenient videogame library

Cons

• Catalog can be difficult to browse