Why I Ditched Steam After Two Decades

A long-time PC gamer deleted their Steam account after 20 years, citing the increasingly bloated Steam client, broken DRM promises leading to incompatibility with older hardware, and proprietary APIs hindering game compatibility and features. The author contrasts Steam with Epic, Microsoft Store, and GOG, arguing that these alternatives offer better DRM and user experience. Subscription services or purchasing from other platforms are suggested as alternatives for better gaming experience and software ownership.