Want to share the fun of gaming with your friends? Gifting a game on Steam is a straightforward process, perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because. If you’re wondering how to brighten someone’s day with a digital game, here’s a quick guide to help you through it.
The standard method to gift a game involves navigating directly through the Steam store. Simply find the game you wish to gift, and instead of clicking “Add to Cart” for yourself, look for the “Add to Cart as a gift” option. This will prompt you to choose a friend from your Steam friends list or send the gift via email. Steam will guide you through the purchase process, allowing you to even add a personalized message to your gift.
Sometimes, you might encounter situations where gifting appears to be restricted, especially with bundled games or special offers tied to account ownership. In these less common scenarios, Steam’s system might not readily offer a gift option on the main product page. This often occurs with deeply discounted bundles or promotions designed for individual account upgrades.
If you face such an issue and are determined to gift a bundle, a workaround suggested by users is to create a separate, or “dummy,” Steam account. Log out of your primary account and, while logged out or in your new account, attempt to purchase the bundle as a gift. This method can sometimes bypass restrictions related to personal account ownership and allow you to complete the gift purchase.
Gifting games on Steam is generally designed to be user-friendly, ensuring you can easily share your favorite gaming experiences. For most games, the “Add to Cart as a gift” option will be readily available, making it a seamless way to send some digital joy to your gaming buddies.
