Open any gaming PC, and chances are the blue icon of Steam is sitting right there on the desktop. Not hidden, not optional, but almost expected. Over time, Steam has gone from being just another launcher to becoming the default storefront for PC gaming, almost like a built-in part of the experience. The Monopoly Nobody […]
That’s a common misconception.
Many games are DRM free and run without Steam. This even includes Valve games such as Half-Life 2.
Here’s a list: https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/The_big_list_of_DRM-free_games_on_Steam
I wasn’t aware of that because I don’t own any games on that list.