Is Steam down? How to check problems and updates
GAMING marketplace Steam has crashed for hundreds of users, according to reports.
Nearly 500 gamers across the US and UK have been locked out of the app and website due to server issues.
Steam is described as "the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games," according to .
It is often used to purchase, download or build games.
Steam also allows users to connect and chat with each other via their platform.
The app is supported by Windows, OS X and Linux.
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Cases dip to below 300
Reported outages continue to fall, with just 299 players now reporting issues with Steam.
At its peak, the site Downdetector showed that upwards of 500 users were experiencing difficulties with the platform.
What is Steam?
Steam is described as "the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games," according to its .
It is often used to purchase, download or build games.
Steam also allows users to connect and chat with each other via their platform.
The app is supported by Windows, OS X and Linux.
Reported outages begin to fall
The site - which tracks apps and websites' statuses - reported that a number of users has fallen to 365.
However, gamers are continuing to vent their frustration on X.
One fumed: "Steam servers down again?"
Gamers flock to social media
A number of Steam gamers say they are experiencing issues with gaming servers.
"Are steam servers down or what?" one asked.
A second added: "Is Steam down at the moment?"
How do I know if my Steam account is down?
Users have been reporting multiple technical issues with the app.
Some of the issues being reported are:
- Having trouble logging into your account
- Not being able to make purchases
- Items taking too long to load or download
- Slow connection