Frequently Asked Questions

Steam store page reviews typically take 2-5 business days. However, if your page has issues that require revisions, each round of fixes restarts the review queue.

Pages that pass on the first submission get approved fastest. That's why catching issues before you submit is so valuable — it can save you weeks of back-and-forth.

Common rejection reasons include:

• Missing or incomplete Early Access disclosures
• Vague or placeholder descriptions
• Incomplete system requirements
• Undisclosed mature content
• Broken external links
• Trademark or copyright issues

Valve sends specific feedback with each rejection. Address all points before resubmitting.

There's no formal appeal process. If you disagree with the rejection reason, you can reply to the review feedback explaining your position. However, it's usually faster to just make the requested changes.

If you believe the rejection is clearly in error, contact Steamworks support directly.

Early Access games are commonly expected to disclose:

• Why Early Access? — Why are you launching early?
• Current state — What's playable now?
• Timeline — How long will Early Access last?
• Price changes — Will it cost more at launch?
• Community involvement — How can players give feedback?

You don't need an exact date, but "when it's ready" isn't enough. Give a realistic range like "6-12 months" or "approximately one year."

If your timeline changes during development, update your store page. Players appreciate transparency.

Yes, system requirements are expected for all Steam games. You should specify at minimum:

• Operating System
• Processor (CPU)
• Memory (RAM)
• Graphics (GPU)
• Storage space

Placeholder text like "TBD" is commonly rejected. If you're unsure, estimate conservatively.

Estimate based on similar games in your genre. Be conservative — it's better to over-spec than have players unable to run your game.

You can always update requirements later as you gather more testing data.

Yes, Discord links are allowed. However:

• The server must be active and moderated
• Invite links must not be expired
• You should have clear community guidelines

Broken Discord links are a common rejection reason — double-check yours before submitting.

Steam prohibits:

• Links to competing storefronts (Epic, GOG, etc.)
• Affiliate or referral links
• Links that bypass Steam for purchases
• Links to inappropriate or adult content

Be careful with this. You can reference gameplay styles ("souls-like mechanics") but avoid direct trademark comparisons ("better than Dark Souls").

If you're making a fan game or using another IP, you need explicit permission from the rights holder.

Steam Page Check is a tool that analyzes your Steam store page text for common compliance issues before you submit to Valve. It runs 10 automated checks covering Early Access, descriptions, system requirements, mature content, and more.

No. Steam Page Check is an independent tool built for indie developers. It provides advisory guidance based on publicly available Steamworks documentation and common rejection patterns.

Passing all checks does not guarantee Steam approval — use this as one part of your pre-submission process.

3 checks are free: Early Access Compliance, Description Quality, and Pricing Transparency.

All 10 checks are available for a one-time payment of $9.99 — no subscription, unlimited use.

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