How to Transfer Ownership of a Steam Game: Your Complete Guide

Learn if you can transfer Steam game ownership and explore gifting options available.

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Transferring ownership of a Steam game directly is not possible. However, you can gift a game to another user via Steam’s gifting feature at the time of purchase. For pre-purchased games, Steam Family Sharing allows others to play your games without transferring ownership.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I gift a game on Steam after I purchase it? Yes, you can gift a game directly at the time of purchase using Steam's gifting feature.
  2. What is Steam Family Sharing? Steam Family Sharing allows users to share their game library with friends and family, letting them play without transferring ownership.
  3. Are there any limitations on using Steam Family Sharing? Yes, only a limited number of accounts can be authorized to access your shared library, and some games may not be eligible for sharing.
  4. Can you transfer ownership of a digital game on any platform? Most digital game platforms do not support ownership transfers due to licensing agreements, making gifting the common alternative.