How to Gift Steam Games: Can You Transfer Them Between Accounts?

Learn how to gift games on Steam and understand why direct account transfers aren't allowed.

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No, you cannot directly transfer or give one of your Steam games to another account. Steam's terms of service do not allow game transfers between accounts. However, you can purchase a game as a gift and send it to another user through the Steam platform. This is the only legitimate way to share games with others.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I share my Steam library with friends? Yes, you can share your Steam library using Steam Family Sharing, but it requires both accounts to be set up correctly.
  2. What are the limitations of gifting games on Steam? Gifting games is restricted to the recipient's region, and some games may not be eligible for gifting.
  3. Can I get a refund on a gifted Steam game? Refunds are not available for gifted games, but the recipient can return it if it meets Steam's refund policy.