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[–] kbal@fedia.io -3 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Games that are linked with the Steam libraries, distributed through the Steam store, and launched through the Steam client.

[–] Tattorack@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

So you're saying Steam has a monopoly on the games people choose to buy on Steam?

...?

[–] kbal@fedia.io -2 points 4 days ago

Yes, that is the type of monopoly they have. It's one that would probably not attract the attention of anti-trust regulators. If you're not coming from the free software world I guess it looks like that's the only way things can be.

[–] Holytimes@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago

Every game iv bought on steam doesn't require the client to launch expect for one. So not sure how well that point checks out...

[–] frongt@lemmy.zip 1 points 4 days ago

Being a sole distributor of a specific product does not make you a monopoly by any stretch.