Steam is a special case because they set the bar incredibly high while having a monopoly on PC for almost two decades. However, you can't rest easy with a mono

Steam is a special case because they set the bar incredibly high while having a monopoly on PC for almost two decades. However, you can't rest easy with a monopoly, even with a BDFL. At some point, Gabe will step down, and Steam will either go sideways or get sold to Microsoft or Google, ending the love story. That's why I buy some games on Epic, to keep Steam on their toes, even though they are still the best option out there. I tell everyone I know to do the same.