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brew install --cask steam v6.0

Digital storefront and launcher for PC games with a library of tens of thousands of titles.

Why you might care

Essential for accessing one of the largest game libraries on Mac, with community features, achievements, and cloud saves. Free to use with optional in-game purchases; Proton compatibility layer enables many Windows-only games to run natively.

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Alternatives

Epic Games Store GOG Microsoft Game Pass Itch.io
4.0k
30-day installs · #110
12.3k
90-day · #112
45.3k
365-day · #104

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