Steam is basically a PC gaming monopoly, so why isn’t anyone mad?

Steam controls roughly 70% to 80% of PC digital game distribution, making it the default storefront for many players.

Its 30% store cut has long drawn criticism, but users keep returning for reliability, refunds, cloud saves, and a strong ecosystem.

Competitors like Epic Games Store, Microsoft, Ubisoft, and EA have pushed lower fees or subscriptions, yet habits have shifted only slightly.

Steam’s dominance shapes how PC games are sold, discovered, and monetized, giving Valve outsized influence over the industry.