Steam Spending Stats Revealed: Are You Brave Enough to Look?
Steam sales are beloved by many. The reductions are wonderful, and the thrill of adding 'just one more game' to the library is enticing. But have you ever considered the cumulative effect of all those "sensible bargains" on your bank account? Steam offers a feature to see your total spend on the service since your first subscription. For some players, the numbers are eye-opening.
Discovering the Spending Stats: Prepare for the Truth
This under-the-radar feature on Steam was recently shared publicly by a Reddit user. The reactions are noteworthy. Steam quietly keeps track of every dollar (or equivalent regional currency) spent on games, DLC, and everything else in their store. Want to see your personal "Gabe Newell Tax" total? Here's how:
- In your Steam client, navigate to the top menu and select "Help."
- Select "Steam Support" from the dropdown menu.
- On the Steam Support page, select "My Account."
- Then, choose "Data Associated with Your Steam Account."
- Finally, select "External Tools Used."
- Look for the column named "TotalSpend." Your grand total appears in dollar amounts.
Reactions Range from Shock to Acceptance
When Reddit users discovered this, comments surged. Some were flabbergasted, reporting tens of thousands of dollars spent in their lifetime. Others, perhaps veteran Steam users, were less surprised. Totals in the few hundred to thousands of dollars were common. It appears Steam sales do have an impact.
Are you ready to examine your own Steam expenses? Go ahead and take a look. Just be prepared if you feel the need to start a gaming budget.
