Thank you for 20 Years of Steam!

We launched Steam on September 12, 2003 with the goal of making it easier for game developers to connect with their audience and for players to find cool games. In the 20 years since then we’ve learned a ton, adding features and tools, hosting sales and events, and integrating your feedback to grow Steam into what it is today.

To celebrate, we put together a look back at Steam’s history—contextualized with key tech and pop culture moments and accompanied by some fun new art—and are putting our own works on sale as an extra little something, too. The timeline is packed with historical tidbits, fun facts, and the top released games each year, many of which are joining in the celebration with sales of their own.

Steam wouldn’t exist without the developers and gamers around the world who come together on the platform, and whose feedback and insights help us make it better. So THANK YOU! And here’s to 20 more.

[MidgarMerc]

"We had all these great ideas but we realized we can just have nothing" is possibly the most Valve statement of all time

[highestsettings]

I made my Steam account in 2008. Honestly it's kind of strange to think about, but early Steam is actually nostalgic for me now. The best possible celebration would be to make a classic theme available, because I'm not gonna lie, I miss that old green look.

[ItsFrankyBoi]

20 years already huh. Crazy to think about it

[FlamestoneDragon]

ive had steam for 12 years now, and thats when i discovered my love for portal 2. thank you for being amazing steam!

[NorseGraphic]

I downloaded Steam in 2004 when I got _Half Life 2._ Wow, it’s such a long time!

[NadeKing]

THANK YOU VALVE, THANK YOU STEAM, THANK YOU CS:GO!

[Sparkles]

Thank you BACK, provided so many hours of fun to so many people.

[Chesto]

Being honest, steam opened a new world of possibilities to me, so thanks a lot for the wonderfull job you guys have developed so far and still work on. Happy 20 years!

[Itariatan]

A 41 second video celebrating their successful, 20 year old company is such a Valve thing to do.

[syerathelynx]

10 years on steam just a few days ago. I made so many friends thanks to you guys

[tiggalily]

Imagine how many lasting friendships and memories were made because of YOU, because of STEAM
thank you

[yeywavy]

Thanks to you guys, youve created a big platform to us to contribute with everything that you inspire! and thank you again for bringing the steamdeck <3

[CaptainPanick]

I joined Steam in 2004 for the Half Life 2 release, that means my Steam account is almost 20 years old also, it is unreal! Congratulations guys!

[Angel-Pictures]

Wow, it’s already been 20 years. Thank you steam for all the fun and nostalgic memories over those years!

[the_guy]

TF2 and Portal are my childhood. Thank you and cheers for 20 years! 🍻

[alexanderbreems]

Thank you for what Gaben and all your dedicated staff have done for gaming ❤.

[Electrifyyy]

20 years, countless hours and many memories. Thank you Steam

[josephtherusher]

Steam has made an impact in everyone's lives. This is truly a beautiful milestone.

[PUBG]

Congrats Steam! CHICKEN DINNER is ready for you🍗

[joey]

This is genuinely one of the best thank you videos ever made, they did not go for performative posturing or anything like that they just stood and said thank you with a little humor, I love it! ❤️