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Valve Unveils Streamlined Steam Store Menu in Beta

The beta update simplifies store navigation to improve game discovery ahead of a full release.

Valve is about to change the Steam store, and you can take an early look

Overview

  • The Steam Client Beta now features a unified top menu that merges the former left-side link panel with the blue navigation bar
  • Search has been overhauled to include Popular Searches, Recently Viewed items, category and tag filters and an easily accessible Advanced Search link
  • A new Recommended tab delivers personalized game suggestions based on playtime, past purchases and friends’ activity
  • The Browse tab gains filters for popularity, release date, price and discount to refine game discovery
  • Valve is actively collecting feedback from beta participants to fine-tune the redesigned interface before rolling it out to all users