Windows 10 Reigns Supreme Among Steam Gamers, While Windows 11 Falters
New data from Valve reveals that Windows 10 remains the dominant OS for PC gaming on Steam, as Windows 11 struggles to gain traction.
Windows 10's Steam Dominance Grows as Windows 11 Slips Despite Microsoft's push for Windows 11, it seems PC gamers are sticking with Windows 10. Valve's latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey for July 2024 reveals that Windows 10 has further solidified its lead among Steam users, while Windows 11 has experienced another decline. The Numbers Tell the Story: Windows 10: Now commands a 64.63% share of Steam users, up 0.74% from June. Windows 11: Dipped to 45.81%, reflecting a 0.82% decrease. This trend aligns with broader market data from StatCounter, which shows Windows 10 holding a significantly larger share (64.63%) compared to Windows 11's 30.88%. Why the Hesitation Toward Windows 11? Several factors could be contributing to Windows 11's slower adoption among gamers: Hardware Requirements: Windows 11's more stringent system requirements, including TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, have been a source of frustration for some users. Familiarity and Stability: Many users ar…