Valve have released an official Steam app for iOS and Android devices, meaning you can interact with other Steam users while on the move.
The app for iOS and Android enable Steam members to view each others profiles, exchange messages, join groups, browse the extensive Steam library of Windows and Mac titles, find out about Steam sales, manage collections and explore various user-generated content.
The social and community aspects of Steam have been have been introduced into the palm of users hands, similar to Microsoft’s My Xbox app for iOS.
In a statement Gabe Newell, co-founder and president of Valve, said:
"The Steam app comes from many direct requests from our customers. Seeing which of your friends are online and playing a game, sending quick messages, looking at screenshots for an upcoming game, or catching a sale - these are all features customers have requested.
"Mobile is changing the way people interact, play games and consume media, and the Steam app is part of our commitment to meet customer demands and expand the service functionality of Steam to make it richer and more accessible for everyone." - Gabe Newell, Valve co-founder and president
While the app is available now on both the iTunes App Store and Android Market, the mobile service is currently in closed beta and thus you can't really do anything with the apps without an invitation. Users can “register interest” in taking part in the Steam Mobile beta by attempting to log-in through the app, and more players will be invited as the Steam app nears launch.
Thanks, uSwitch.