Steam Accounts Cannot Be Transferred After Death, Valve Confirms
Valve's policy prevents users from bequeathing their Steam libraries, sparking discussions on digital ownership and inheritance.
- Steam accounts and games are non-transferable, as confirmed by Valve support.
- Users cannot legally share their passwords or account access with others.
- The policy has led to frustration within the gaming community.
- Some users suggest bypassing the policy by sharing login credentials, though this violates Steam's terms.
- Valve's new 'Steam Families' feature allows sharing games with family members, currently in beta.