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72% of Developers See Steam as PC Gaming Monopoly

11/4/2025

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Rokky's study finds 72% of game developers perceive Steam as a monopoly in the PC gaming market.
The survey of 306 industry executives shows Steam accounts for over 75% of revenue for most respondents.
Nearly 80% expect to use alternative channels within five years, including Epic Games Store and GOG, despite arguments that Steam's share may not constitute a true monopoly.

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Story summary

Rokky's study finds 72% of game developers perceive Steam as a monopoly in the PC gaming market.
The survey of 306 industry executives shows Steam accounts for over 75% of revenue for most respondents.
Nearly 80% expect to use alternative channels within five years, including Epic Games Store and GOG, despite arguments that Steam's share may not constitute a true monopoly.