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but i don't want that their over bloated piece of garbage of a ui and software on my PC
it's not fair.. i should be able to get my games without the

ugly UI
horrible users
deleted posts = deleted past
unresponsible staff

my life is messed up due to the internet
i hate it
Post edited February 15, 2025 by XeonicDevil
okay
What can I do for you? Hate is exhausting let's destroy something quietly : )
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Don't let Steam get you down. Everything is ephemeral. The internet ruined you, but in this moment, it is here to save you, if only in spirit.
Just relax and try to let out the steam.
Looks like you need a moment to breathe.

Here's a game to help:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3219880/Stop_and_Breathe/
"When you dance with the devil, you don't get to pick the tune."
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ppavee: Just relax and try to let out the steam.
Xeonic needs a key to unlock the steam.
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XeonicDevil: but i don't want that their over bloated piece of garbage of a ui and software on my PC
it's not fair.. i should be able to get my games without the

ugly UI
horrible users
deleted posts = deleted past
unresponsible staff

my life is messed up due to the internet
i hate it
Well, you've come to the right place, then!
Check online for DRM-free games on Steam (ones that are playable without Steam installed), download and backup those games from your library (if you have any), then delete Steam.

Done. No need to cry anymore.
— Breaking News —

Free-to-play game PirateFi (beta) was removed from Valve's Steam platform five days after release when Valve discovered it built contained [Trojan.Win32.Lazzzy.gen] Windows malware. The affected users have reported malicious takeovers of various accounts via the theft of browser cookies.

Yah my Microsoft account got stolen from this trojan. They blocked Microsoft support from my emails and swiped it. Went in my Roblox and stole $20 and messaged all my friends scam links while taking all my Steam points to buy awards for bot accounts.
from a Steam user [no longer visible]

Free-to-Play Steam Game Removed for Containing Malware
(February 12 & 13, 2025)

A free-to-play game called PirateFi, released in beta on February 6, 2025, was removed from Valve's Steam platform five days later after the company discovered its builds contained Windows malware. While Valve has not stated the type of malware involved, affected users have reported malicious takeovers of various accounts via the theft of browser cookies. TechCrunch reports "The Steam app, as well as video games themselves, typically have deep access to gamers’ devices, making malware targeting gamers particularly appealing to hackers." SteamDB, a site that displays Steam metadata, estimates between 800 and 1,500 people may have acquired the game, though no more than five players were active at one time. Valve notified users who had opened the game’s infected builds, and recommended running antivirus software, checking for unexpected installations, or simply reformatting the machine's operating system.

Editor's Note
[Murray]
Not everything that is free is bait. However, enough bait is free to make one suspicious of things that are.

[Dukes]
This report proves the adage; nothing comes for free. You always have to give something in return to get something else. In this case, browser cookies in return for the game.

Read more in:
- techcrunch.com: Valve removes Steam game that contained malware
[…] It’s not known exactly how many people downloaded the game, but its store rating had a 9/10 score out of 51 reviews […]
- www.pcmag.com: Did you download this game? Sorry it's Windows Malware
[…] malware that steals browser cookies, enabling the malware’s creator to hijack access to various online accounts […]
- steamdb.info: PirateFi: Charts
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edit: added source, further reading elucidations, other quotes, and fixed the formatting AGAIN
Post edited February 16, 2025 by scientiae
[list=1][*] ....... [/list]
[list=2][*] ....... [/list]

just checking out 'stuff'
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XeonicDevil: but i don't want that their over bloated piece of garbage of a ui and software on my PC
Step 1: write a list of any steam games you bought
Step: grab some new copies "elsewhere"
Step 3: dance a hearty jigger
Post edited 5 days ago by FarkOfDoge
The devil is in the detail.

But here's something that might help with some of your games.

List of DRM-free games on Steam
thinking to myself: should I?...or should I not?
ah, what the heck...

Sir, this is the GOG forum.

If you have (a dozen) complaints in regard to Steam/Valve, you should bring those complaints to the attention of Steam's/Valve's relevant department(s).

Here on GOG, nobody can help you.