3 Features You Must Be Using with Steam: Smart & Optimized Gaming

Don’t you just love Steam? This isn’t an ad for it, I am just expressing my appreciation for the platform that connected me to so many games. It was designed to make gaming convenient. BUT! There are still some features players aren’t fully taking advantage of. If you want to make your experience better and much more fun, here are three essential features you should use. 

Not every game is made for everyone, especially if your system cannot handle it.

From Steam Support Official Website

Gaming is for everyone, but not every game is compatible. Maybe the game you want doesn’t run well on your PC or wasn’t optimized. Steam’s refund policy is a lifesaver, allowing you to return games you’ve played for less than two hours within 14 days of the purchase. 

This means you can try out a game risk-free and get your money back if it’s not a good fit. So, before you let that disappointing purchase sit in your library, take advantage of Steam’s refund feature. 

Steam Family

From Oregon Trail Official GIPHY

Steam’s old Family Sharing system was useful, but its recent upgrade to Steam Families makes it even better. Now, households can share game libraries while also setting up better parental controls for younger players. This means gamer parents can restrict access to certain games, track playtime, and even set other limits for their kids. 

It’s a much-needed feature that makes Steam a more family-friendly platform. 

Stream your PC games

From Moonlight Official Website

I do this because my Steam Deck does not have the power to play some of the titles I like. It's an application called Moonlight and Daylight that taps into your PC’s full performance while playing wirelessly from another room. Soooo, instead of a dedicated console, gamers can use their Steam Deck and play AAA titles on their televisions from the comfort of their couch. 

If you haven’t set this up yet, you are missing out on one of the most convenient ways to extend your gaming sessions. Now, if you want to have the gameplay right in front of you, you can check out the XREAL Air 2 Pro, which expertly projects your device’s display according to your surroundings.