Valve has today launched a closed beta for a mobile Steam app for Android and iOS.
The Steam app enables some of the platform’s basic functionality to be accessed via mobile devices, such as chat and screen shots, and it also allows users to browse community groups and check out user profiles.
“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.”
To join the beta, simply download the app and then sign into your Steam account. Valve will add users to the beta as it begins to ramp up the service.
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So next up, mobile games?