Buying someone a Steam game without a Steam account
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I deleted my Steam account with with 1k games on it recently because I wanted to combat my video game addiction.
I want to gift a game (specifically Artifact) to a friend, he has a Steam account and I don't. Is there a way to buy him a key or something like that so I can send him the game without having Steam?
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I deleted my Steam account with with 1k games on it recently because I wanted to combat my video game addiction.
I want to gift a game (specifically Artifact) to a friend, he has a Steam account and I don't. Is there a way to buy him a key or something like that so I can send him the game without having Steam?
steam artifact
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+1 for combat with the addiction.
– Mr_Green
Jan 4 at 13:18
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+1 for the 1k humblebrag
– Private
Jan 4 at 13:21
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I deleted my Steam account with with 1k games on it recently because I wanted to combat my video game addiction.
I want to gift a game (specifically Artifact) to a friend, he has a Steam account and I don't. Is there a way to buy him a key or something like that so I can send him the game without having Steam?
steam artifact
edited Jan 4 at 17:46
chicks
94621223
asked Jan 2 at 17:29
HarryHarry
594618
I deleted my Steam account with with 1k games on it recently because I wanted to combat my video game addiction.
I want to gift a game (specifically Artifact) to a friend, he has a Steam account and I don't. Is there a way to buy him a key or something like that so I can send him the game without having Steam?
steam artifact
steam artifact
edited Jan 4 at 17:46
chicks
94621223
asked Jan 2 at 17:29
HarryHarry
594618
edited Jan 4 at 17:46
chicks
94621223
asked Jan 2 at 17:29
HarryHarry
594618
edited Jan 4 at 17:46
chicks
94621223
edited Jan 4 at 17:46
chicks
94621223
edited Jan 4 at 17:46
chicks
94621223
94621223
asked Jan 2 at 17:29
HarryHarry
594618
asked Jan 2 at 17:29
HarryHarry
594618
asked Jan 2 at 17:29
HarryHarry
594618
594618
+1 for combat with the addiction.
– Mr_Green
Jan 4 at 13:18
1
+1 for the 1k humblebrag
– Private
Jan 4 at 13:21
add a comment |
+1 for combat with the addiction.
– Mr_Green
Jan 4 at 13:18
1
+1 for the 1k humblebrag
– Private
Jan 4 at 13:21
+1 for combat with the addiction.
– Mr_Green
Jan 4 at 13:18
+1 for combat with the addiction.
– Mr_Green
Jan 4 at 13:18
1
1
+1 for the 1k humblebrag
– Private
Jan 4 at 13:21
+1 for the 1k humblebrag
– Private
Jan 4 at 13:21
add a comment |
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There are two ways that come to mind. 1 is to give him a gift card (as Frank mentioned in his comment), the other is to make a new account and gift it to him through it, and then delete that account (which is probably more complicated since I believe you will have to re-friend him through that new account)
answered Jan 2 at 17:46
DJ Spicy Deluxe-LeviDJ Spicy Deluxe-Levi
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Also note that Steam does not let you use the 'friend' system until you have spent at least $5. The person may be able to gift via email, however. See -> support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3330-IAGK-7663
– Joishi Bodio
Jan 2 at 20:50
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Instead of creating a temporary account or giving a gift card, you can use an authorized reseller site like the humblebundle.com or greenmangaming.com to purchase a Steam key that your friend can redeem. Often these kind of sites have the added benefit of allowing you or your friend to select either a Steam or GOG key (or just download a DRM-free installer directly for some games).
Note that in my experience, some people have trouble understanding how to redeem these keys, but if your friend is familiar with Steam or GOG, they should be able to figure it out. These sites do a pretty good job of explaining how to redeem keys.
("Artifact" is a Valve game and therefore will probably only ever be available on Steam, but for others looking for a way to do this with other games, I think this is the better option.)
IMPORTANT: Make sure that you only buy keys from a legitimate authorized reseller! There are illegitimate sites, such as G2A, that sell illegally (or questionably at best) acquired keys. These keys have a high chance of getting revoked, so it is very important to check to make sure the site's legitimate.
answered Jan 3 at 0:02
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Unfortunately I don't think any of those types of sites have Artifact, since it's developed by Valve.
– Allball103
Jan 3 at 20:12
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@Allball103 I think you're correct, see the 3rd paragraph. ;)
– CullenJ
Jan 3 at 20:32
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There are two ways that come to mind. 1 is to give him a gift card (as Frank mentioned in his comment), the other is to make a new account and gift it to him through it, and then delete that account (which is probably more complicated since I believe you will have to re-friend him through that new account)
answered Jan 2 at 17:46
DJ Spicy Deluxe-LeviDJ Spicy Deluxe-Levi
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Also note that Steam does not let you use the 'friend' system until you have spent at least $5. The person may be able to gift via email, however. See -> support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3330-IAGK-7663
– Joishi Bodio
Jan 2 at 20:50
add a comment |
There are two ways that come to mind. 1 is to give him a gift card (as Frank mentioned in his comment), the other is to make a new account and gift it to him through it, and then delete that account (which is probably more complicated since I believe you will have to re-friend him through that new account)
answered Jan 2 at 17:46
DJ Spicy Deluxe-LeviDJ Spicy Deluxe-Levi
41517
8
Also note that Steam does not let you use the 'friend' system until you have spent at least $5. The person may be able to gift via email, however. See -> support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3330-IAGK-7663
– Joishi Bodio
Jan 2 at 20:50
add a comment |
There are two ways that come to mind. 1 is to give him a gift card (as Frank mentioned in his comment), the other is to make a new account and gift it to him through it, and then delete that account (which is probably more complicated since I believe you will have to re-friend him through that new account)
answered Jan 2 at 17:46
DJ Spicy Deluxe-LeviDJ Spicy Deluxe-Levi
41517
There are two ways that come to mind. 1 is to give him a gift card (as Frank mentioned in his comment), the other is to make a new account and gift it to him through it, and then delete that account (which is probably more complicated since I believe you will have to re-friend him through that new account)
answered Jan 2 at 17:46
DJ Spicy Deluxe-LeviDJ Spicy Deluxe-Levi
41517
answered Jan 2 at 17:46
DJ Spicy Deluxe-LeviDJ Spicy Deluxe-Levi
41517
answered Jan 2 at 17:46
DJ Spicy Deluxe-LeviDJ Spicy Deluxe-Levi
41517
answered Jan 2 at 17:46
DJ Spicy Deluxe-LeviDJ Spicy Deluxe-Levi
41517
41517
8
Also note that Steam does not let you use the 'friend' system until you have spent at least $5. The person may be able to gift via email, however. See -> support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3330-IAGK-7663
– Joishi Bodio
Jan 2 at 20:50
add a comment |
8
Also note that Steam does not let you use the 'friend' system until you have spent at least $5. The person may be able to gift via email, however. See -> support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3330-IAGK-7663
– Joishi Bodio
Jan 2 at 20:50
8
8
Also note that Steam does not let you use the 'friend' system until you have spent at least $5. The person may be able to gift via email, however. See -> support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3330-IAGK-7663
– Joishi Bodio
Jan 2 at 20:50
Also note that Steam does not let you use the 'friend' system until you have spent at least $5. The person may be able to gift via email, however. See -> support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3330-IAGK-7663
– Joishi Bodio
Jan 2 at 20:50
add a comment |
Instead of creating a temporary account or giving a gift card, you can use an authorized reseller site like the humblebundle.com or greenmangaming.com to purchase a Steam key that your friend can redeem. Often these kind of sites have the added benefit of allowing you or your friend to select either a Steam or GOG key (or just download a DRM-free installer directly for some games).
Note that in my experience, some people have trouble understanding how to redeem these keys, but if your friend is familiar with Steam or GOG, they should be able to figure it out. These sites do a pretty good job of explaining how to redeem keys.
("Artifact" is a Valve game and therefore will probably only ever be available on Steam, but for others looking for a way to do this with other games, I think this is the better option.)
IMPORTANT: Make sure that you only buy keys from a legitimate authorized reseller! There are illegitimate sites, such as G2A, that sell illegally (or questionably at best) acquired keys. These keys have a high chance of getting revoked, so it is very important to check to make sure the site's legitimate.
answered Jan 3 at 0:02
CullenJCullenJ
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Unfortunately I don't think any of those types of sites have Artifact, since it's developed by Valve.
– Allball103
Jan 3 at 20:12
1
@Allball103 I think you're correct, see the 3rd paragraph. ;)
– CullenJ
Jan 3 at 20:32
add a comment |
Instead of creating a temporary account or giving a gift card, you can use an authorized reseller site like the humblebundle.com or greenmangaming.com to purchase a Steam key that your friend can redeem. Often these kind of sites have the added benefit of allowing you or your friend to select either a Steam or GOG key (or just download a DRM-free installer directly for some games).
Note that in my experience, some people have trouble understanding how to redeem these keys, but if your friend is familiar with Steam or GOG, they should be able to figure it out. These sites do a pretty good job of explaining how to redeem keys.
("Artifact" is a Valve game and therefore will probably only ever be available on Steam, but for others looking for a way to do this with other games, I think this is the better option.)
IMPORTANT: Make sure that you only buy keys from a legitimate authorized reseller! There are illegitimate sites, such as G2A, that sell illegally (or questionably at best) acquired keys. These keys have a high chance of getting revoked, so it is very important to check to make sure the site's legitimate.
answered Jan 3 at 0:02
CullenJCullenJ
33315
1
Unfortunately I don't think any of those types of sites have Artifact, since it's developed by Valve.
– Allball103
Jan 3 at 20:12
1
@Allball103 I think you're correct, see the 3rd paragraph. ;)
– CullenJ
Jan 3 at 20:32
add a comment |
Instead of creating a temporary account or giving a gift card, you can use an authorized reseller site like the humblebundle.com or greenmangaming.com to purchase a Steam key that your friend can redeem. Often these kind of sites have the added benefit of allowing you or your friend to select either a Steam or GOG key (or just download a DRM-free installer directly for some games).
Note that in my experience, some people have trouble understanding how to redeem these keys, but if your friend is familiar with Steam or GOG, they should be able to figure it out. These sites do a pretty good job of explaining how to redeem keys.
("Artifact" is a Valve game and therefore will probably only ever be available on Steam, but for others looking for a way to do this with other games, I think this is the better option.)
IMPORTANT: Make sure that you only buy keys from a legitimate authorized reseller! There are illegitimate sites, such as G2A, that sell illegally (or questionably at best) acquired keys. These keys have a high chance of getting revoked, so it is very important to check to make sure the site's legitimate.
answered Jan 3 at 0:02
CullenJCullenJ
33315
Instead of creating a temporary account or giving a gift card, you can use an authorized reseller site like the humblebundle.com or greenmangaming.com to purchase a Steam key that your friend can redeem. Often these kind of sites have the added benefit of allowing you or your friend to select either a Steam or GOG key (or just download a DRM-free installer directly for some games).
Note that in my experience, some people have trouble understanding how to redeem these keys, but if your friend is familiar with Steam or GOG, they should be able to figure it out. These sites do a pretty good job of explaining how to redeem keys.
("Artifact" is a Valve game and therefore will probably only ever be available on Steam, but for others looking for a way to do this with other games, I think this is the better option.)
IMPORTANT: Make sure that you only buy keys from a legitimate authorized reseller! There are illegitimate sites, such as G2A, that sell illegally (or questionably at best) acquired keys. These keys have a high chance of getting revoked, so it is very important to check to make sure the site's legitimate.
answered Jan 3 at 0:02
CullenJCullenJ
33315
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CullenJCullenJ
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answered Jan 3 at 0:02
CullenJCullenJ
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Unfortunately I don't think any of those types of sites have Artifact, since it's developed by Valve.
– Allball103
Jan 3 at 20:12
1
@Allball103 I think you're correct, see the 3rd paragraph. ;)
– CullenJ
Jan 3 at 20:32
add a comment |
1
Unfortunately I don't think any of those types of sites have Artifact, since it's developed by Valve.
– Allball103
Jan 3 at 20:12
1
@Allball103 I think you're correct, see the 3rd paragraph. ;)
– CullenJ
Jan 3 at 20:32
1
1
Unfortunately I don't think any of those types of sites have Artifact, since it's developed by Valve.
– Allball103
Jan 3 at 20:12
Unfortunately I don't think any of those types of sites have Artifact, since it's developed by Valve.
– Allball103
Jan 3 at 20:12
1
1
@Allball103 I think you're correct, see the 3rd paragraph. ;)
– CullenJ
Jan 3 at 20:32
@Allball103 I think you're correct, see the 3rd paragraph. ;)
– CullenJ
Jan 3 at 20:32
add a comment |
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+1 for combat with the addiction.
– Mr_Green
Jan 4 at 13:18
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+1 for the 1k humblebrag
– Private
Jan 4 at 13:21