# Valve Valve is currently facing a $900 million lawsuit in the UK over Steam's pricing practices, with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney publicly supporting the action. Meanwhile, discussions continue around Steam's 30% commission fee and its value proposition for developers and players. ### About Valve Valve is a technology company known for its Steam digital distribution platform and video game development. ### Insights - valve engagements is up 682.58% from the previous week. - valve posts created is up 39.22% from the previous week. ### Engagements: [----------] (24h)  [Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/valve/time-series/interactions.tsv) Current Value: [----------] Daily Average: [----------] [--] Week: [---------] +683% [--] Month: [-----------] -37% [--] Months: [-------------] +146% [--] Year: [-------------] +115% 1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-11-24 1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-10-19 Engagements by network (24h): TikTok: [---------] YouTube: [----------] Reddit: [------] X: [---------] Instagram: [------] News: [------] ### Mentions: [------] (24h)  [Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/valve/time-series/posts_active.tsv) Current Value: [------] Daily Average: [-----] 1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-14 1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-10-19 Mentions by network (24h): TikTok: [-----] YouTube: [-----] Reddit: [---] X: [-----] Instagram: [--] News: [--] ### Creators: [-----] (24h)  [Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/valve/time-series/contributors_active.tsv) [-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Valve in the last [--] hours which is up 4% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours Daily Average: [-----] 1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-14 1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-10-19 The most influential creators that mention Valve in the last [--] hours | Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements | | ------- | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- | | [@kostamoinen](/creator/youtube/kostamoinen) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---------] | | [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts) | [--] | [----------] | [---] | [---------] | | [@diennuocdocla01](/creator/youtube/diennuocdocla01) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@sourcesus](/creator/youtube/sourcesus) | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@bbsj](/creator/youtube/bbsj) | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] | | [@fudgyyyy](/creator/youtube/fudgyyyy) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] | | [@tipsandtricks](/creator/youtube/tipsandtricks) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] | | [@smart.doctor](/creator/tiktok/smart.doctor) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] | | [@chubbiersnail](/creator/youtube/chubbiersnail) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] | | [@cas](/creator/youtube/cas) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] | [View More](/list/creators/valve/100) ### Sentiment: 54%  [Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/valve/time-series/sentiment.tsv) Current Value: 54% Daily Average: 64% [--] Week: 52% -2% [--] Month: 50% -18% [--] Months: 50% -23% [--] Year: 50% -17% 1-Year High: 87% on 2025-12-02 1-Year Low: 14% on 2025-11-24 Most Supportive Themes: - Steam Lawsuit Defense: (40%) Valve is facing a significant lawsuit in the UK over alleged overcharging and market dominance through its Steam platform. Despite this, many posts highlight Steam's extensive features and services as justification for its commission structure, suggesting the platform's value proposition is strong. - Game Development and Community Features: (30%) Posts frequently mention Valve's role in game development, particularly with titles like Counter-Strike and Half-Life, and the features Steam offers to players and developers, such as community hubs, mod workshops, and cloud saves. This indicates a strong positive sentiment towards Valve's contributions to the gaming ecosystem. Most Critical Themes: - Steam's 30% Commission Fee: (50%) The primary criticism revolves around Steam's 30% commission fee, with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney being a vocal critic, supporting a $900 million lawsuit against Valve. This fee is seen by some as a 'junk fee' and an abuse of market position, despite arguments from others that it funds valuable services. - Content Moderation and Censorship Concerns: (30%) There are concerns raised about Valve's content moderation policies, with some developers feeling that Valve is overly restrictive and drives censorship, particularly regarding Japanese games. This suggests a perceived lack of transparency and fairness in how certain content is handled on the platform. ### Top Valve News Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours *Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.* "The latest Steam beta lets you give Valve your frame rate data focusing on SteamOS devices to 'learn about game compatibility' PC Gamer Anything that improves SteamOS is a win in my book" [News Link](https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/the-latest-steam-beta-lets-you-give-valve-your-frame-rate-data-focusing-on-steamos-devices-to-learn-about-game-compatibility) [@pcgamer](/creator/x/pcgamer) 2026-02-13T13:05Z 3.2M followers, 11.6K engagements "The Steam Deck Is Completely Sold Out Right Now and Valve Hasn't Told Us Why Lifehacker All models of the Steam Deck are currently sold out in the United States and we're all still waiting for an explanation from Valve" [News Link](https://lifehacker.com/tech/the-steam-deck-is-completely-sold-out-right-now-and-valve-hasnt-said-why) [@lifehacker](/creator/x/lifehacker) 2026-02-12T23:00Z 3.3M followers, [----] engagements "Valve's Steam Deck OLED is out of stock in the US and I think we can guess why TechRadar Valve" [News Link](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/valves-steam-deck-oled-is-out-of-stock-in-the-us-and-i-think-we-can-guess-why) [@mattswider](/creator/x/mattswider) 2026-02-12T12:29Z 781.1K followers, [----] engagements "Valve isn't putting Gordon Freeman into any new games so Deadlock modders have taken matters into their own hands PC Gamer Close enough welcome back Half-Life" [News Link](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/moba/valve-isnt-putting-gordon-freeman-into-any-new-games-so-deadlock-modders-have-taken-matters-into-their-own-hands) [@pcgamer](/creator/x/pcgamer) 2026-02-11T22:10Z 3.2M followers, 23.4K engagements ### Top Valve Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours *Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.* "Maybe but how much profit does Steam make when someone buys Star Wars: Outlaws for $5 The fact that Valve is refusing to look at the Steam Machine as a loss leader makes me think it will flop hard. I just don't see people shelling out $1000 for it. It's honestly silly that they won't partially subsidize a gateway into their game store economy. Very weird. The fact that Valve is refusing to look at the Steam Machine as a loss leader makes me think it will flop hard. I just don't see people shelling out $1000 for it. It's honestly silly that they won't partially subsidize a gateway into their" [X Link](https://x.com/IMAO_/status/2022319144629088362) [@IMAO_](/creator/x/IMAO_) 2026-02-13T14:37Z 75.2K followers, [----] engagements "The fact that Valve is refusing to look at the Steam Machine as a loss leader makes me think it will flop hard. I just don't see people shelling out $1000 for it. It's honestly silly that they won't partially subsidize a gateway into their game store economy. Very weird" [X Link](https://x.com/neontaster/status/2022315082043007003) [@neontaster](/creator/x/neontaster) 2026-02-13T14:21Z 210.2K followers, 17.7K engagements "Valve is introducing the ability to include your hardware specs in any reviews you leave on Steam. https://bit.ly/3ZzVRHu https://bit.ly/3ZzVRHu" [X Link](https://x.com/IGN/status/2022302513970430260) [@IGN](/creator/x/IGN) 2026-02-13T13:31Z 10M followers, 40.5K engagements "@TerezaRozumkova This is hilarious. Valve destroyed TF2 & Counter-Strike artstyle by filling them with hideous community art. They just pick whatever model/skin sell them and take a cut. Meanwhile others get their art messed up and scattered across the globe AND PAY FOR IT. Goddamit GabeN" [X Link](https://x.com/istemidr/status/2022291790053703784) [@istemidr](/creator/x/istemidr) 2026-02-13T12:48Z [--] followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
Valve
Valve is currently facing a $900 million lawsuit in the UK over Steam's pricing practices, with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney publicly supporting the action. Meanwhile, discussions continue around Steam's 30% commission fee and its value proposition for developers and players.
About Valve
Valve is a technology company known for its Steam digital distribution platform and video game development.
Insights
- valve engagements is up 682.58% from the previous week.
- valve posts created is up 39.22% from the previous week.
Engagements: [----------] (24h)
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [----------]
Daily Average: [----------]
[--] Week: [---------] +683%
[--] Month: [-----------] -37%
[--] Months: [-------------] +146%
[--] Year: [-------------] +115%
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-11-24
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-10-19
Engagements by network (24h): TikTok: [---------] YouTube: [----------] Reddit: [------] X: [---------] Instagram: [------] News: [------]
Mentions: [------] (24h)
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [------]
Daily Average: [-----]
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-14
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-10-19
Mentions by network (24h): TikTok: [-----] YouTube: [-----] Reddit: [---] X: [-----] Instagram: [--] News: [--]
Creators: [-----] (24h)
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Valve in the last [--] hours which is up 4% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-14
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-10-19
The most influential creators that mention Valve in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @kostamoinen | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---------] |
| @upediashorts | [--] | [----------] | [---] | [---------] |
| @diennuocdocla01 | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @sourcesus | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @bbsj | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @fudgyyyy | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @tipsandtricks | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @smart.doctor | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @chubbiersnail | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] |
| @cas | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
Sentiment: 54%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 54%
Daily Average: 64%
[--] Week: 52% -2%
[--] Month: 50% -18%
[--] Months: 50% -23%
[--] Year: 50% -17%
1-Year High: 87% on 2025-12-02
1-Year Low: 14% on 2025-11-24
Most Supportive Themes:
- Steam Lawsuit Defense: (40%) Valve is facing a significant lawsuit in the UK over alleged overcharging and market dominance through its Steam platform. Despite this, many posts highlight Steam's extensive features and services as justification for its commission structure, suggesting the platform's value proposition is strong.
- Game Development and Community Features: (30%) Posts frequently mention Valve's role in game development, particularly with titles like Counter-Strike and Half-Life, and the features Steam offers to players and developers, such as community hubs, mod workshops, and cloud saves. This indicates a strong positive sentiment towards Valve's contributions to the gaming ecosystem.
Most Critical Themes:
- Steam's 30% Commission Fee: (50%) The primary criticism revolves around Steam's 30% commission fee, with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney being a vocal critic, supporting a $900 million lawsuit against Valve. This fee is seen by some as a 'junk fee' and an abuse of market position, despite arguments from others that it funds valuable services.
- Content Moderation and Censorship Concerns: (30%) There are concerns raised about Valve's content moderation policies, with some developers feeling that Valve is overly restrictive and drives censorship, particularly regarding Japanese games. This suggests a perceived lack of transparency and fairness in how certain content is handled on the platform.
Top Valve News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"The latest Steam beta lets you give Valve your frame rate data focusing on SteamOS devices to 'learn about game compatibility' PC Gamer Anything that improves SteamOS is a win in my book"
News Link @pcgamer 2026-02-13T13:05Z 3.2M followers, 11.6K engagements
"The Steam Deck Is Completely Sold Out Right Now and Valve Hasn't Told Us Why Lifehacker All models of the Steam Deck are currently sold out in the United States and we're all still waiting for an explanation from Valve"
News Link @lifehacker 2026-02-12T23:00Z 3.3M followers, [----] engagements
"Valve's Steam Deck OLED is out of stock in the US and I think we can guess why TechRadar Valve"
News Link @mattswider 2026-02-12T12:29Z 781.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Valve isn't putting Gordon Freeman into any new games so Deadlock modders have taken matters into their own hands PC Gamer Close enough welcome back Half-Life"
News Link @pcgamer 2026-02-11T22:10Z 3.2M followers, 23.4K engagements
Top Valve Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Maybe but how much profit does Steam make when someone buys Star Wars: Outlaws for $5 The fact that Valve is refusing to look at the Steam Machine as a loss leader makes me think it will flop hard. I just don't see people shelling out $1000 for it. It's honestly silly that they won't partially subsidize a gateway into their game store economy. Very weird. The fact that Valve is refusing to look at the Steam Machine as a loss leader makes me think it will flop hard. I just don't see people shelling out $1000 for it. It's honestly silly that they won't partially subsidize a gateway into their"
X Link @IMAO_ 2026-02-13T14:37Z 75.2K followers, [----] engagements
"The fact that Valve is refusing to look at the Steam Machine as a loss leader makes me think it will flop hard. I just don't see people shelling out $1000 for it. It's honestly silly that they won't partially subsidize a gateway into their game store economy. Very weird"
X Link @neontaster 2026-02-13T14:21Z 210.2K followers, 17.7K engagements
"Valve is introducing the ability to include your hardware specs in any reviews you leave on Steam. https://bit.ly/3ZzVRHu https://bit.ly/3ZzVRHu"
X Link @IGN 2026-02-13T13:31Z 10M followers, 40.5K engagements
"@TerezaRozumkova This is hilarious. Valve destroyed TF2 & Counter-Strike artstyle by filling them with hideous community art. They just pick whatever model/skin sell them and take a cut. Meanwhile others get their art messed up and scattered across the globe AND PAY FOR IT. Goddamit GabeN"
X Link @istemidr 2026-02-13T12:48Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
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