Hundreds of gamers in the US and UK are currently unable to access the popular gaming marketplace, Steam. The app and website have crashed due to server issues, leaving nearly 900 users frustrated and locked out. The company has not made a statement on the outage, and its server status website does not indicate any planned works. Gamers trying to log in are met with a message instructing them to try again later or use the offline mode.

Reports of Steam Being Down Cause Frustration

Many users have taken to social media to express their frustration with the ongoing issue. Some have mentioned that this is not the first time Steam has experienced a server problem this year. The most recent reports of downtime occurred on August 22 and August 19, 2023. X (formerly Twitter) users have also complained about being unable to use the Steam app as normal.

One user tweeted, "Steam down again for the 100000th time this year lol."

Another joked, "Steam is down. I am in despair. I can't live without my games. I tried to do other things, but nothing is fun. I read a book, but it was boring. I watched a movie, but it was bad. I baked a cake, but it was burnt."

Users Reporting Technical Issues

Along with the server issues, users have also reported various technical problems with the Steam app. These include trouble logging into accounts, inability to make purchases, slow loading or downloading of items, and slow connection speeds.

What is Steam?

Steam is considered the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games. It is a popular platform used for purchasing, downloading, and building games. Additionally, Steam allows users to connect and chat with each other via the platform. The app is supported by Windows, OS X, and Linux.

Steam's crash has left gamers eagerly awaiting the company's response and hoping for a quick resolution to the server issues.