Steam now has a function that sometimes warns users if a game in their cart could be purchased for less money via a bundle or collection. This incredible consumer-friendly feature will help Steam users save money and make better purchases while navigating the platform’s sales and products.
When one thinks of video gaming platforms, Steam is often the first place they go. Though many other companies have tried to muscle in on its turf, Steam has remained the number one PC gaming platform due to its user accessibility and customization, customer-friendly features, and abundant sales.
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Steam Now Warns You If Games in Your Cart Have Bundle Deals
Now, it seems like Steam has introduced yet another feature to help solidify its place at the top. As spotted by Reddit user ShiraNamiNani, the platform now warns players if one of the items in their cart is available at a lower cost in a bundle or collection. Through this feature, fans should be able to save money by not accidentally purchasing items at a higher cost.
ShiraNamiNani discovered this feature while purchasing Unrailed 2: Back on Track. At press time, this game was 30% off, for a total of $13.99. However, the Unrailed Collection Bundle, which includes both Unrailed 2: Back on Track and its predecessor, had a bigger discounted rate of 58%, meaning it only cost $13.58 – 41 cents cheaper than buying just the second game on its own. This is likely what triggered this alert, as it allowed them to not only save money but also get an extra game in the process.
What this feature does not do at present is alert users if it is located in a bundle that costs more than the individual game. For example, A Plague Tale: Innocence and A Plague Tale: Requiem can be bought together for $70, or individually for $40 and $50, respectively. Though one would technically save $20 by buying the bundle, they will currently be given no warning that they can do so on Steam, even if they add both of the games to their cart. Likewise, if they purchase a game that is a part of a large collection they own some entries of, they will not be recommended to purchase the larger version if the total cost is still higher.
Unfortunately, it seems this feature is still far from perfect. LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is currently on sale for $4.99, while the premium edition – which includes both the base game and the season pass – is available for $4.49. Despite being 50 cents cheaper with extra content like Unrailed 2: Back on Track, Steam gives no warning that they could get the game for less money. It is unclear exactly why there was a difference between these two products, but it proves that fans should probably make sure to double-check their carts anyway, even if they don’t get a warning.
Either way, the fact that Steam does this even occasionally is a win for gamers. Steam has not been without its controversies over the last year due to payment processor policy changes leading to game removal, but it is still widely regarded as one of the most customer-friendly platforms one can use. Hopefully, Steam can further refine this feature so that it works more reliably, and perhaps even give fans a warning if the game is a part of any collections or bundles that would save them money. After all, the worst-case scenario would be that users would simply purchase the game as is, while at best, they might learn about a better deal, giving Steam more profit in the process.
Steam may have just wrapped up its Black Friday sale, but the long-awaited Winter Sale is right around the corner. Expected to run from December 18 through January 5, 2026, this massive sale will include some huge discounts across the board. Fans who need to do some last-minute shopping for their gamer friends and family – or who want to pick up a game they didn’t receive as a holiday gift – should have plenty of opportunities to do so.