Steam, a digital distribution service created by Valve Corporation, is the go-to platform for purchasing all kinds of PC video games. It allows users to purchase andinstall PC games onlinedirectly to their cloud drives. After they’re done playing, gamers can leave feedback on the game, post their reviews, buy DLCs, and even upload self-made content.
Steam lets users watch game trailers, preview in-game screenshots, and also informs them of the system requirements and user reviews. However, if playersstill aren’t satisfied with their purchase,Steamhas a refund system that allows them to return a game and get their money back.
How to Request a Refund on Steam
To qualify for a refund, users need to meet certain criteria. Usually,Steamwill issue a return for any game on the platform if a refund is requestedwithin 14 days of its purchaseand if it has beenplayed for less than 2 hours.These rules apply to all games and software applications available onSteam.
Users can follow the step-by-step instructions below to request a refund on Steam.
Steam sends a confirmation email informing players that their request was successfully submitted. Refunds aren’t immediate, but they are processed quickly, usually within a week. Players can always check the status of their request ontheSteamSupportpage. Users can also cancel their request at any point before it is approved by selectingCancel Refund RequestonSteam’s support page.
Valve may consider it as ‘abuse’ if players refund a lot of games, and stop offering refunds to them in the future.
Steam
Steam is a digital video game storefront and program developed by Valve that allows gamers to purchase, play, and mod their titles all through one convenient program.
