How to Publish Your Game on Steam for Free: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to publish your game on Steam at no cost, including key fees and guidelines for success.

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Yes, you can put a game on Steam for free. You need to pay a Steam Direct fee of $100 per game, which is refundable once your game reaches $1,000 in sales or in-app purchases. After paying the fee, you can upload your game and select the option to make it free for users. Make sure your game complies with Steam’s content and technical guidelines to ensure it gets approved.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Steam Direct? Steam Direct is a platform that allows developers to publish their games on Steam, requiring a one-time fee.
  2. Is the Steam Direct fee refundable? Yes, the $100 Steam Direct fee is refundable once your game earns $1,000 in sales or in-app purchases.
  3. What are Steam's guidelines for game submission? Games must comply with Steam's content and technical guidelines to be approved for publishing.
  4. Can I make my game free on Steam? Yes, after paying the Steam Direct fee, you can choose to make your game free for users.

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