Steam's New Calendar: 2,000+ Games Recommended Daily
Valve's latest feature uses user gaming history to suggest new titles, addressing player feedback on store clutter
Steam has rolled out a new Personal Calendar feature that provides users with constantly updated recommended games based on their preferences and gaming history. The feature is available on the Steam store's homepage and bases its suggested games by comparing a user's recently-played titles with others who have similar gaming profiles.
The Personal Calendar will be refreshed daily, with user-specific algorithms re-trained regularly to include the latest available data. However, users are more likely to see new suggestions over the course of an eight-week window or as developers confirm release dates of their upcoming games.
The feature has seen several months of testing and feedback within Steam Labs, Valve's program for testing experimental changes to store and discovery features. During this time, players have clicked on more than 2,000 different games within Personal Calendar during an average 24-hour period.
## Why it matters The Personal Calendar feature is part of Valve's efforts to address player feedback that the Steam store is too cluttered or hard to navigate. By providing users with personalized recommendations, Valve aims to improve the discoverability of the Steam store and make it easier for players to find new games that match their interests.
The feature's ability to suggest games based on a user's gaming history and preferences has the potential to increase player engagement and satisfaction with the Steam store. With the Personal Calendar, users can stay on top of recently-released games that match their tastes, without having to sift through the vast library of games available on the platform.
## What's next As the Personal Calendar feature continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how it impacts player behavior and game discovery on the Steam store. With its daily updates and personalized recommendations, the feature has the potential to become a key part of the Steam experience, helping players to find new games and developers to reach their target audience.
