Steam Points are a reward system on the Steam platform that you earn by purchasing games or other items; for every dollar or pound spent, you receive points (e.g., 100 points per £1 spent)
. These points cannot be used to buy games or get discounts on purchases but are intended for customization and community engagement.
Uses of Steam Points
- Customize Your Profile: You can spend points in the Steam Points Shop to buy animated avatars, profile backgrounds, frames, and themes to personalize your Steam profile
- Chat and Community Items: Points can be used to purchase emoticons and stickers for use in Steam chat and discussions
- Award Other Users: You can use points to give awards to other players' reviews, screenshots, videos, or forum posts as a way to recognize and appreciate their contributions
- Earn Steam Level and Experience: Some items, like seasonal badges, can increase your Steam level, which can unlock additional profile customization options and features
Steam Points are not transferable between accounts, cannot be traded or sold securely on the platform, and are only usable within the Steam Points Shop
. They serve primarily as a way to enhance your Steam community experience and show support for other users and games. In summary, Steam Points are used for cosmetic and social features on Steam, such as profile customization and rewarding community content, but not for purchasing games or discounts
