Can I receive items on Steam for games I don't own?

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I got a new account and want to receive items from my friend but I don't have any games. Is it possible to receive and sell items from, for example, CS:GO if I don't have CS:GO?



Best Answer

Yes! *

You can trade and sell items for games you do not own.

* Provided your account is in good standing and not restricted from the Steam Marketplace




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Do you legally own your Steam games?

You do not own your games. Whether bought through Steam, Origin, or any other digital download service that requires a live account to play them, you are at best renting those games, with no guarantee that you'll be able to continue to do so.

How do you gift a game on Steam that you already own?

How to gift games on Steam
  • Select "Purchase as a gift." If you already own the game, then purchasing it as a gift will be the only option. Select "Purchase as a gift." ...
  • Pick the friend you want to gift it to from your Friends List. ...
  • Steam will suggest writing a note to attach to the present to personalize it.


  • Why is Steam telling me to purchase a game I already own?

    Steam may allow you to play the game while it is in the process of authorizing your credit card. In the event that your credit card purchase is declined, Steam will remove the games from the Library list. The next time you try to play the game, Steam will ask if you want to attempt the purchase again.

    Can you sell games you own on Steam?

    Currently, you can only sell a game on Steam if you're the official owner or developer. You can't sell a game you bought from Valve \u2013 Steam's parent company \u2013 or from third parties.



    How to Gift Games on Steam (EXAMPLE INCLUDED)




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    Answer 2

    Just put 5 bucks on the account and restrictions will be lifted. You will now be able to use the marketplace.

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