Steam is testing out a redesigned storefront that makes it simpler to search out video games you may like

As if we wanted extra methods to develop our Steam libraries with video games we’ll by no means end and even play. Now, Steam is experimenting with a redesigned storefront menu as a part of its latest beta update to assist promote extra video games. As a substitute of being overwhelmed with textual content hyperlinks and cluttered menu buttons within the present model, Steam’s retailer web page rework combines all the things right into a extra polished and arranged menu on the prime.

In its weblog put up, Steam mentioned that the redesign is meant to “present simpler entry to the locations Steam customers most incessantly go to.” On the prime, the brand new browse characteristic helps you to get proper into digging via video games, primarily based on choices like prime sellers, new releases or reductions. Subsequent to browse, the suggestions button helps you to discover what Steam thinks you may like, primarily based on different video games in your library, your video games’ playtimes and even group suggestions. To get a extra tailor-made really feel, the classes menu button gives you a take a look at your prime genres and provide some urged tags to search out comparable video games.

Steam additionally revamped the shop’s search perform to indicate the preferred searches, your lately considered video games, and prime genres. There’s even a button for superior seek for customers who wish to kind via video games with particular filters and tags. None of those options are new, however Steam’s new look makes it simpler to get to essentially the most helpful elements of the shop web page.

“With these modifications, we’re aiming to make your expertise smoother and extra tailor-made to your wants,” Steam wrote in its weblog put up. “We have been listening to from gamers, and experiencing ourselves, that a number of the mostly visited areas of Steam have been exhausting to get to.”

We could also be getting improved search performance with Steam’s storefront, nevertheless it comes amid frustrations over Steam’s current coverage change. Earlier this month, Steam delisted tons of titles with grownup or NSFW content material to appease its well-liked fee processors, like Visa and Mastercard, resulting in criticism of setting a worrying precedent of censorship. For now, the shop web page redesign continues to be a part of the Steam Client Beta, the place you’ll be able to submit suggestions to assist form the ultimate look.