Dutch Consumer Claim Against Valve Over Steam Pricing Practices
Valve · Steam PC game storefront and Steam Wallet payment system · Other
About this case
The Consumer Competition Claims Foundation's proposed Dutch collective action alleges that Valve's Steam commission, restrictions on offering games more cheaply on competing PC storefronts, geo-blocking practices, and Steam Wallet requirements for in-game purchases inflate prices for Dutch consumers. The matter is in a pre-litigation campaign stage, with the foundation inviting Dutch consumers to sign up and seeking an out-of-court discussion before potentially filing a court case.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Valve
- Product or service
- Steam PC game storefront and Steam Wallet payment system
- Case name
- Game Claim
- Case status
- Other
- Lawsuit type
- Antitrust
- Reported harm
- Competition Pricing
Participation information
Game Claim consumer signup
The campaign is described as inviting Dutch gamers or consumers to sign up, but the article does not provide detailed eligibility requirements.
The Consumer Competition Claims Foundation is inviting Dutch consumers to sign up for its Game Claim campaign; no signup instructions or URL are provided.
- Type
- Other
- Payout
- The article states that participating Dutch gamers could receive a financial payment if the claim succeeds, but no payment amount or outcome is established.
- Reported proof requirement
- Unclear