Official Valve Has Announced Big Changes For Steam Demos

[Absalon]

Summary From the Update

• Demos now have separate store pages for displaying demo-specific content, including trailers and screenshots.
• Demo pages feature buttons to install the demo, visit the main game’s page, and leave demo-specific reviews.
• Users on wishlists or following a developer will receive notifications about new demos via email or mobile alerts.
• Demos can appear on Steam’s homepage charts and category pages, alongside free games, with adjusted thresholds for better visibility.
• Ability to add demos to Steam Library without installing.

Article Link: Steam is getting some big upgrades for game demos

Blog Post: Steam :: Steam News :: Updates to Free Demos on Steam

 

[Eminia]

It's a great change to be able to install demos even if you already own the game. Some demos can be quite different from the final version of the game.

 

[FrancisDrake]

Please update the Steam Workshop interface and search features. Right now, it feels like the most outdated and clunky part of the Steam launcher. It's so frustrating that I’d rather see games avoid Workshop integration and let modders use platforms like Nexus Mods instead.

 

[GiornoMudaMuda]

Steam continues to vie with itself to be the top digital media storefront and distributor.

 

[FatalMaiden]

"When you uninstall a demo, it gets automatically removed from your library."

A huge L in an otherwise W update.

 

[GreenLance]

Common Gabe W

Beingh able to add steam demos to profile without installing is such a great addition

Its just a problem of organizing now