Valve Announces Mobile Steam App

**keefy** · 01-26-2012

I don't have a phone that can work this.

Closed Beta Available Now For iOS and Android Devices

January 26, 2012 -- Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal, and Team Fortress) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the beta release of the Steam application for iOS and Android devices.

With the Steam app, gamers around the world may chat with Steam friends, browse community groups and user profiles, view screenshots and user-generated content for their favorite games, read the latest gaming news, stay up to date on unbeatable Steam sales, and more.

"The Steam app comes from many direct requests from our customers," said Gabe Newell, co-founder and president of Valve. "Seeing which of your friends are online and playing a game, sending quick messages, looking at screenshots for an upcoming game, or catching a sale - these are all features customers have requested. Mobile is changing way people interact, play games and consume media, and the Steam app is part of our commitment to meet customer demands and expand the service functionality of Steam to make it richer and more accessible for everyone."

Those who wish to join the beta just need to download the Steam app (free of charge) and log in to their Steam account via the mobile app to express interest in the beta. Gamers will be added to the Closed Beta as the service ramps up.

Steam is a leading platform for the delivery and management of PC and Mac games with over 40 million accounts around the world and over 1,800 titles offered.

For more information, please visit http://store.steampowered.com/mobile

*goo · 01-26-2012

Mental +Rep Keefy. Apparently, I need to spread it around first. What a promiscuous forum...

Downloaded on my 4s. They've not let me in yet but all in good time. I hope.

**SchaffinOSX** · 01-26-2012

Just one more reason for me to start getting involved with Steam. I really need to get the PC side of my Mac up and running...

**BoyBettaKnow** · 01-26-2012

i've wanted this for a while now. just another way for me inevitably spend more money on Steam, fantastic

**Xelios** · 01-27-2012

Downloaded and installed. I await my ascension into this beta.

*goo · 01-28-2012

I'm now in the beta.

Pro-tip for anyone else that gets in. If you want to log out, go to Settings then tap on 'User' - it will give you the option to log out. Don't mind admitting it took at least 15 minutes for me to figure that one out, Lol.

Nice bit of kit so far but there's still some functionality they need to add. Don't think you can see your own games list yet.

**Chille** · 01-28-2012

Dont know how you get into the beta but ive downloaded the app ready

**Xelios** · 01-28-2012

Awww yeah I'm in now. It's pretty cool. Like the chat function too. Now I can insult friends on the go

**Chille** · 01-28-2012

Originally Posted by Xelios

Awww yeah I'm in now. It's pretty cool. Like the chat function too. Now I can insult friends on the go

im jealous! is there a sign up page?

**BoyBettaKnow** · 01-28-2012

How do you find out that your in the beta? Quite jealous

**three3-times** · 01-28-2012

Moved to Other Gaming (android etc..) sub section.

**BoyBettaKnow** · 01-28-2012

was the move necessary, it's to do with pc gaming?

**squirrelbo1** · 01-28-2012

probably not but its fine here and no need to move back

**keefy** · 01-28-2012

ITs all in the first post.

Those who wish to join the beta just need to download the Steam app (free of charge) and log in to their Steam account via the mobile app to express interest in the beta. Gamers will be added to the Closed Beta as the service ramps up.

**Inzane2050** · 01-28-2012

I wish this was coming to windows phone as well. Windows Phone 7 is underrated as of now still.

**Xelios** · 01-29-2012

Originally Posted by BoyBettaKnow

How do you find out that your in the beta? Quite jealous

Originally Posted by Chille

im jealous! is there a sign up page?

Nope. Once you login in your phone, they'll send you a SteamGuard code. Enter that and it will automatically enter you into the beta. I got home today and when I turned on my monitor, there was a steam pop up that said I was in the beta. Thats all there was to it.

EDIT: Need to clarify. The first time you enter the SG code, it will put you in the beta list, your invite will be pending. After that, I guess they send invites out in waves, so hope you're in the next wave.