How & Why Steam Makes So Much Money

Steam is valued in the billions, and the biggest reason for that isn’t because their games—Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and DOTA 2—are popular. It’s because of Steam. You know, the platform you use to buy and play all of your PC games on.

Windows Store be damned, Steam is where it’s at—though GOG is slowly encroaching on their territory. Either way, you might be wondering how and why Steam makes so much money, so we put together a video explaining how they earn a profit from the games other studios develop for the PC with details you might not have even known about.

So here’s how Steam works and why it’s a powerhouse.