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So I was just messing around in the steam app and I came across steam points. Are these new? It seems to indicate I can use them for games but I don’t see any options. I have a quarter of a million of them. Are they useful in any way?

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[–] ArsonButCute@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

You can use them in the points shop to purchase profile customizations and badges to boost your steam level. After every seasonal sale I dump all the points I get into badges. Up to level 45 now!

[–] mhz@lemm.ee 3 points 1 week ago

I didn't know you can buy badges with those points. Thanks.

[–] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

..and what does level 45 get you?

[–] trinsec@piefed.social 5 points 1 week ago

Bigger chance to get free booster drops. Which you can use to craft more badges or to sell off. Got a handful of games that way.

[–] ArsonButCute@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago

Bragging rights? A tiny hit of dopamine? Idk it literally doesn't matter, just a number on a profile.