Steam is testing out a redesigned storefront that makes it simpler to seek out video games you may like

As if we wanted extra methods to develop our Steam libraries with video games we’ll by no means end and even play. Now, Steam is experimenting with a redesigned storefront menu as a part of its latest beta update to assist promote extra video games. As a substitute of being overwhelmed with textual content hyperlinks and cluttered menu buttons within the present model, Steam’s retailer web page transform combines all the pieces right into a extra polished and arranged menu on the high.

In its weblog publish, Steam stated that the redesign is meant to “present simpler entry to the locations Steam customers most regularly go to.” On the high, the brand new browse characteristic helps you to get proper into digging by means of video games, primarily based on choices like high sellers, new releases or reductions. Subsequent to browse, the suggestions button helps you to discover what Steam thinks you may like, primarily based on different video games in your library, your video games’ playtimes and even neighborhood suggestions. To get a extra tailor-made really feel, the classes menu button will provide you with a have a look at your high genres and provide some prompt tags to seek out comparable video games.

Steam additionally revamped the shop’s search operate to indicate the preferred searches, your lately considered video games, and high genres. There’s even a button for superior seek for customers who wish to kind by means of video games with particular filters and tags. None of those options are new, however Steam’s new look makes it simpler to get to essentially the most helpful elements of the shop web page.

“With these modifications, we’re aiming to make your expertise smoother and extra tailor-made to your wants,” Steam wrote in its weblog publish. “We have been listening to from gamers, and experiencing ourselves, that a few of the mostly visited areas of Steam have been exhausting to get to.”

We could also be getting improved search performance with Steam’s storefront, however it comes amid frustrations over Steam’s latest coverage change. Earlier this month, Steam delisted tons of titles with grownup or NSFW content material to appease its fashionable fee processors, like Visa and Mastercard, resulting in criticism of setting a worrying precedent of censorship. For now, the shop web page redesign continues to be a part of the Steam Client Beta, the place you possibly can submit suggestions to assist form the ultimate look.