> Steam itself from e.g. Microsoft Store That was initially the case for SteamOS/Steam Machines, but the MS Store has been a _resounding_ failure in the gaming

> Steam itself from e.g. Microsoft Store That was initially the case for SteamOS/Steam Machines, but the MS Store has been a _resounding_ failure in the gaming market. It's use is largely limited to PC Game Pass subscribers, who use it as the download backend for the Xbox app (which is the primary interface for installing/managing games). If anything, it's a way for Valve to hedge against streaming platforms.