Is Steam down? How to check problems and updates
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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 DownDetector.
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. You can follow our live blog below for all the latest updates ... The site Downdetector - 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?". 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?".