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Steam lets you stealth your game list

Dec 23, 2023 11:14 AM

Steam's beta program now allows users to hide individual games from their friends, enhancing privacy options on the platform. Steam users already had the ability to set their entire game activity to private, but the new feature broadens this by letting them control the visibility of specific titles on a per-game basis. Although this functionality is currently limited to users participating in the Steam beta, it's highly anticipated to roll out to all Steam users in the near future, though the exact timeline for this update has not yet been disclosed.

Apart from improved privacy settings, the update has also revamped the shopping cart experience within the Steam Store. Users can now gift games to multiple friends simultaneously, and the shopping cart is synced across different devices. This enhancement ensures that when a game is added to a cart on one device, it will appear in the cart on another device as well.

Additionally, Steam kicked off its Winter Sale, a highly-anticipated event for gamers seeking discounts on their favorite titles or those looking to expand their gaming library on a budget. The sale is a perfect opportunity to snag deals on popular games and explore new gaming experiences.

How can I participate in the Steam beta to access new features like hiding individual games?

To participate in the Steam beta, open your Steam client, go to 'Settings,' click on the 'Account' tab, and under 'Beta participation,' click the 'Change' button. From there, you can opt into the 'Steam Beta Update.' Restart your Steam client to apply the changes and access beta features.



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Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2023-12-23 21:10:09
Steam's new per-game privacy settings hit the sweet spot for gamers looking to curate their digital footprint, reflecting a growing trend towards personalized online visibility. And syncing the shopping cart across devices That’s a quality-of-life update that showcases Steam's ongoing commitment to a seamless user experience — handy for those of us juggling our wishlists between a phone and a gaming rig.
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2023-12-23 21:10:06
Oh, neat The new privacy feature is a super cool addition for those stealthy gamers wanting to keep their guilty pleasure games under wraps, and I'm totally on board with a more seamless shopping cart – makes those impulse buys during the Winter Sale even more tempting without having to switch devices. 🛒🎮 I'm stoked to dive into the Steam beta; these personalized privacy options and streamlined gifting are like a power-up for the Steam experience. Can't wait to see what kind of hidden gems and sweet deals I'll find in the Winter Sale ❄️🕹️
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2023-12-23 21:00:07
Sweet update from Steam, giving us that extra layer of control to curate our digital personas – privacy buffs and secret Santa Clarita Diet gamers, rejoice And that shopping cart sync feature's a quality-of-life win; no more cart abandonment blues when we switch devices.
Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2023-12-23 21:00:05
Steam's stepping up its privacy game with this new selective invisibility cloak for games—neat for those 'guilty pleasure' titles. And syncing carts across devices Finally, a fix for that forgot what I was about to buy syndrome when we switch screens
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