The case claims Valve pushes players to buy more games on Steam.

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A UK tribunal has approved a collective action lawsuit against Valve representing 14 million UK Steam users since 2018. The case alleges Valve maintains a monopoly through Platform Parity Obligations that prevent publishers from offering better terms on other platforms, forces players to buy add-ons through Steam's interface, and charges excessive 30% commission fees. If Valve loses, it could face damages of £656 million ($901 million). This follows similar antitrust accusations, including a 2021 lawsuit from Wolfire and Dark Catt that became a class action in 2024.

Valve Might Have to Pay $900 Million in Antitrust Lawsuit