How to Gift a Steam Game

These days, gamers love using Steam to keep all their titles in one place. If you’re feeling generous, you can use Steam to gift a purchased game to a friend, as long as you haven’t added it to your library. Conversely, you can gift certain games from your library when they include duplicate copies designed for sharing, such as promotional purchases. This way, both of you can enjoy the game whenever you want.

Gifting a Purchased Game

If you want to gift a game that you have already purchased on Steam, follow these simple steps:

1. Open the Steam application on your computer and log in to your account.
2. Navigate to the store page of the game you want to gift. You can do this by searching for the game in the store or by clicking on it in your library.
3. On the right-hand side of the store page, you will see a green “Add to Cart” button. Instead of clicking on it, look for the small dropdown arrow next to it and click on it.
4. From the dropdown menu, select the “Purchase as a gift” option.
5. A new window will appear where you can enter the recipient’s email address. You can also add a personalized message if you wish.
6. Once you have entered the recipient’s email address and message, click on the “Continue” button.
7. Review your purchase details and click on the “Purchase” button to complete the transaction.
8. The game will be sent to the recipient’s email address, and they will receive instructions on how to redeem the game on Steam.

It’s important to note that you can only gift games to people who are on your friends list on Steam. If the recipient is not on your friends list, you will need to send them a friend request and wait for them to accept it before you can gift them a game.

Gifting Duplicate Copies

If you have a game in your library that includes duplicate copies designed for sharing, you can gift one of those copies to a friend. Here’s how:

1. Open the Steam application on your computer and log in to your account.
2. Navigate to your library by clicking on the “Library” tab at the top of the Steam window.
3. Find the game you want to gift in your library and right-click on it.
4. In the right-click menu, select the “Manage” option and then choose “Manage Gifts and Guest Passes.”
5. A new window will appear showing you any available gifts or guest passes for that game. If you have a gift or guest pass available, click on the “Send gift…” button.
6. Enter the recipient’s email address and add a personalized message if desired.
7. Click on the “Send” button to send the gift to the recipient’s email address.

The recipient will receive instructions on how to redeem the game on Steam, and they will be able to enjoy it whenever they want.

Gifting a game on Steam is a great way to show your appreciation for a friend or loved one who enjoys gaming. Whether you’re purchasing a game as a gift or sharing a duplicate copy from your library, the process is simple and straightforward. Just make sure to follow the steps outlined above, and your gift will be on its way to bringing joy to someone’s gaming experience.