What happens if a game goes on sale after I buy it on Steam?
1. Can I get a refund and repurchase the game at the sale price?
Yes, if you have not already requested a refund, you may request a refund for the initial purchase and repurchase the game at the current sale price.
2. How long do approved refunds take to process?
Approved refunds may take up to 7 days to process.
3. Does Steam refund if a game goes on sale?
Yes, you can request a refund if you bought a game right before it went on sale. Make sure the purchase is eligible and submit a refund request.
4. Will Steam refund a game over 2 hours?
The Steam refund offer applies to games and software applications on the Steam store within two weeks of purchase and with less than two hours of playtime.
5. How much does Steam take from game sales?
Steam takes a 30% cut on sales totaling less than 10 million dollars in value. This means that if a game costs $10 on Steam, Steam will receive a 30% cut on the first 1 million copies sold.
6. Can you own 2 copies of the same game on Steam?
No, you cannot own two copies of the same game on one Steam account. Steam stores records of all purchases in your account, and you can only have one instance of a game on your account.
7. Is Forza Motorsport worth buying?
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8. What if I accidentally bought the same game twice on Steam?
If you accidentally bought the same game twice on Steam, you can easily request a refund. As long as you meet all the conditions within the time frame and haven’t played the game for more than two hours, Steam will likely approve the refund.
9. Can you own 2 copies of the same game on Steam?
No, you cannot own two copies of the same game on one Steam account. Steam stores records of all purchases in your account, and you can only have one instance of a game on your account.
10. Who loses money in a Steam sale?
The revenue split between the developer and the platform is typically around 70% for the developer and 30% for the platform. So, the platform (Steam) loses money in a Steam sale.
11. How much does Steam take from sold games?
Steam takes a 30% cut from sold games, although some developers may have negotiated a smaller cut, for example, for exclusivity. This percentage is the standard for most indie game developers.
12. What percent of PC games are bought on Steam?
Steam accounts for 50% to 70% of all PC game downloads worldwide. It is the most widely used video game distribution platform, with around 75% of the global market.
13. Can you refund 5 hours played on Steam?
No refund is available if you have played a game for more than two hours. The Steam refund offer applies to games and software applications on the Steam store within two weeks of purchase and with less than two hours of playtime.
14. Will Steam refund a game with 10 hours?
The Steam refund offer applies to games and software applications on the Steam store within two weeks of purchase and with less than two hours of playtime. Requests for refunds on games with more than two hours of playtime are considered on a case-by-case basis.
15. Is the Steam lawsuit real?
Yes, Valve (the company behind Steam) has been sued by multiple video game developers who claimed that Valve engaged in anticompetitive pricing restraints on the Steam marketplace. A federal judge found those claims credible and ruled that Steam gamers can claim compensation for Valve’s illegal monopoly.
16. What is the maximum Steam sale price?
The maximum price of a single listing on the Steam market is $1800. You will not be able to list items for sale in the Community Market if the existing balance in your Steam Wallet, plus the sale price of the item(s), would exceed the $2000 limit.
17. How does Steam pay developers?
Steam pays participating developers every month, and payments are typically sent out within 30 days of the end of the month in which the developer has generated revenue from game sales. Payments to developers are made via wire transfer or PayPal.
18. How much cut does Valve take?
Valve takes a 30% cut from sales on the Steam marketplace. This has become a hotly debated topic in the game industry and the broader app store ecosystem.
19. Do you get a 100% refund on Steam?
There is no limit to the number of Steam refunds you can request as long as the game was purchased within the last two weeks and you have played it for less than two hours. However, abusing the refund system may result in Valve revoking your ability to use it.
20. Can you sell your Steam money?
No, you cannot move or withdraw Wallet funds to a bank account. Once a Steam Wallet code has been redeemed on an account, the wallet funds are tied to that account. However, you can use the money in your Steam Wallet to purchase different in-game items or even entire Steam games.
21. Can I sell my Steam items for money?
Yes, you can sell qualifying in-game items, trading cards, or other items on the Steam Community Marketplace. The money earned from these sales can then be used to purchase other in-game items, trading cards, or even entire Steam games.
