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Home»Gaming»Steam»How To Gift A Game On Steam

How To Gift A Game On Steam

José ZapataBy José ZapataDecember 16, 2022
Gift A Game On Steam

Games stand as an outstanding present during the Holiday season. It’s easy to purchase, very thoughtful gift for your gamer niece and very affordable.

By experience, online gaming is perhaps the best way to keep friends around and build new bonds. For example, recently, a friend gifted Age of Empires IV on Steam to me. Since then, I’ve played the RTS title with a group of long-time friends, and it’s great.

So, we’re covering how to gift a game on Steam with a step-by-step guide for beginners.

There’re three ways to gift a game on Steam.

  • Buying a game for someone else
  • Sending a gift card to someone else
  • Sending a duplicate copy to someone else

Before gifting a game on steam, you need to be friends with that person.

How To Gift a Game On Steam

If you’re not a new user and your friend is not a new user, you can start right here.

  1. Open the Store

    Click on the “Store” tab in the app. Otherwise, go to the webpage and click on the same tab.
  2. Find the game you want to gift
    search-game-on-steam

    There’re various ways to search for a game on Steam. You can search by genre, top charts, or just browsing the main store page.

    For our example, let’s say we’re using the search function, as we have a specific game in mind, Rust. So, type the game’s name on the search bar on the right side. Then, click on the appropriate option.

    Otherwise, you can type the game’s name and click on the magnifying glass icon. It will display all of the options available, like special editions and DLCs.
  3. Open the game’s page

    Click on the game to open its page. Steam may ask you to verify your age before moving forward.
  4. Add the game to your shopping cart
    buy-game-on-steam
    Scroll down to the “Buy” option and press “Add to Cart.”
  5. Purchase the game as a gift
    purchase-as-gift
    Press the “Purchase Game as a Gift” option on the new screen.
  6. Choose your friend
    choose-friend

    Choose your Steam friend on the list, and press “Continue.”

    You can type your friend’s name on the search bar if the list is too long. However, you can’t add a friend by this point. Also, the list displays if a friend already has the game you’re trying to gift.
  7. Type a message
    Type your friend’s name, a message, and signature on the next page. This is optional, of course.
  8. Pay the game
    pay-the-game
    Steam will ask you to choose or add a payment method. Once you select the option, click “Continue” to pay for the game.

    Your friend will receive your gift immediately on their Steam. The platform will notify them via email and via the platform’s inbox.

    Yet, you have the option to set up a delivery schedule. It’s a useful feature for surprising someone on special days.
  9. Wait for your notification

    Lastly, you’ll receive a notification on your email and your Steam inbox when your friend opens the gift.

How to gift a duplicate copy to your friends

The third method is giving away a duplicate copy of a game to your friend. By duplicate, I don’t mean a game you bought twice, as it’s impossible.

Instead, game bundles as Valve’s “The Orange Box” contain duplicate copies. The idea is that you can gift the extra copies to a friend.

  1. Go to the “Games” tab:
    manage gifts
    Click on “Games” at the top left corner. It will display a drop-down menu. Then, Click on “Manage Gifts and Guest Passes”
  2. Send the game
    gift copies

    A new page should display the extra copies you can gift. I have none, so my list is empty, as you see above.
    Either way, click on the game and click next. Steam will ask you to choose a friend and type the custom message here.

Sending a gift on Steam is easy, although it can be complex for new users.

But if you’re familiar with the app, it won’t take more than five minutes. It’s a great way to make someone happy, even if you don’t share a gaming hobby.

Luckily, even if they don’t accept the game, you can always get your money back.

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José Zapata
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Jose Zapata has been writing about video games at TNT for nearly 4 years. He specializes in video-game troubleshooting, gaming lists, guides, and similar content. In 2021, he created an entertainment commentary/gaming YouTube channel, and he began editing gameplay videos for semi-professional eSports players (Warzone, Rocket League, AoE, and others). However, he prefers the RPG genre, ranging from classic and turn-based like Baldur’s Gate, to modern and open-world action-RPG titles like Elden Ring. He also has a competitive side for RTS games like Age of Empires II and Age of Empires IV…not the pro skills, though! Jose has worked as a content writer for nearly a decade for various tech-related digital magazines. He also has a background as a musician, so he used to work at BegginnerGuitarHQ, where he wrote musical tutorials. Lastly, he’s proficient with video editing and image processing tools such as Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop, and he has several diplomas in audiovisual production. You can contact him at jouseup@technewstoday.com

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