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Steam Family View

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description Steam Family View Overview

For PC gamers, Steam Family View provides necessary parental oversight directly within the Steam client. It allows parents to set spending limits, restrict access to certain games based on maturity ratings, and monitor playtime. It is the gold standard for keeping PC gaming contained within a manageable, visible boundary, which is crucial as PC gaming offers the widest range of potential risks.

help Steam Family View FAQ

Does Steam Family View still exist as a separate feature?

Valve's support page says Family View has been replaced by Steam Families parental controls. Existing Family View settings associated with a child account are transferred into the newer Steam Families system.

Can Steam parental controls restrict individual games?

Yes, an adult can choose which games a child account may access. Steam Families also supports playtime limits, playtime reports, and requests for additional playtime or feature access.

Can Steam Families block the store, chat, and community features?

Yes, Steam's parental controls can restrict access to the Steam Store, Community, Friends Chat, and other client features. This is separate from simply hiding a game in the library, because it controls the child account's access to Steam services.

Does Steam Families include game sharing as well as parental controls?

Yes, Steam Families combines child controls with family library sharing for up to five close family members' libraries. Sharing eligibility can vary by game, and parental restrictions are managed separately for child accounts.

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