Valve has today approved an additional 100 games for inclusion into its Steam Greenlight games program, as a way to stress test backend improvements.
Steam Greenlight was first announced back in July 2012 and released the following month and has been designed to enable Steam users to help promote which games should be added to the service.
How Steam Greenlight Works
Developers are able to submit information to Steam Greenlight about their games, as well as early builds or beta versions, for consideration by users. This process allows the community to vote on which games they would like to see available on the Steam platform. The more votes a game receives, the higher its chances of being “greenlit” and subsequently added to the Steam store. This community-driven approach not only democratizes the selection process but also provides valuable feedback to developers, helping them refine their games before the official release.
For a look at the full list jump over to the Valve Steam Community website. Valve explains that the titles will be released independently in the weeks or months ahead, as they complete development and integrate any Steamworks features they are interested in utilizing. Steamworks is a suite of tools and services that help developers build their games, including features like achievements, cloud saves, and multiplayer support.
The Impact of Steam Greenlight
Steam Greenlight has had a significant impact on the indie game development community. By providing a platform where smaller developers can showcase their projects, it has leveled the playing field, allowing indie games to gain visibility alongside titles from larger studios. Many successful games, such as “Stardew Valley” and “Papers, Please,” started their journey on Steam Greenlight, proving that great games can come from anywhere.
Valve explains:
“This latest milestone is both a celebration of the progress we’ve made behind the scenes and a stress test of our systems,”-“Future batches are not likely to be as large, but if everything goes smoothly we should be able to continue increasing the throughput of games from Greenlight to the Steam store.”
This statement highlights Valve’s commitment to improving the Greenlight process and ensuring that it can handle a larger volume of submissions. The approval of an additional 100 games is a testament to the robustness of their backend systems and their dedication to supporting indie developers.
Moreover, the Greenlight program has fostered a sense of community among gamers and developers. Gamers feel more involved in the development process, knowing that their votes and feedback can directly influence which games make it to the Steam store. Developers, on the other hand, benefit from early exposure and the opportunity to build a fanbase before their game is officially released.
The approval of 100 new games for Steam Greenlight is a significant milestone for Valve and the indie game development community. It demonstrates the effectiveness of the Greenlight program in bringing diverse and innovative games to the Steam platform. As Valve continues to refine and improve the process, we can expect even more exciting and unique games to emerge from the indie scene.
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