{"id":20962,"date":"2024-02-09T17:12:14","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T17:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/the-10-best-ways-to-make-money-on-steam\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T19:48:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T19:48:10","slug":"make-money-on-steam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/make-money-on-steam\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10+ Best Ways To Make Money On Steam"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019re familiar with gaming, then you\u2019ve certainly heard of Steam, one of the largest video game distribution platforms out there.<\/p>\n
And while Steam is a great way to play your favorite solo or co-op games, did you know you can turn the platform into a new side hustle?<\/p>\n
That's right: it's possible to make money with video games<\/a> thanks to numerous Steam features and ways to make money. Some of my friends and I have been using Steam for years, and it's actually an amazing platform for gaming and starting a new side hustle.<\/p>\n In this guide, I'm covering 10+ ways to make money with Steam so you can fund your gaming hobby or bank some extra cash.<\/strong><\/p>\n Want other fun ways to make money online? Checkout<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Steam has over 120 million users<\/a>, making it one of the largest video game distribution platforms out there. Because of this userbase and popularity, there are plenty of ways to earn money on Steam if you get creative.<\/p>\n One feature gamers love about Steam is its reward system, which can award you with various in-game items when you play your favorite games.<\/p>\n Rare Steam items usually come in the form of skins, camos, and specialty weapons within various games. There are also several ways to obtain rare items on Steam<\/strong>:<\/p>\n <\/strong>Once you obtain items, you can actually sell them on the Steam players for real cash. The most common place to sell them is in the Community Market. To get there, hover over \u201cCommunity\u201d in the Steam application, then select \u201cMarket\u201d.<\/p>\n You can filter items by price, rarity, game, and a ton of other options. Generally, the more rare an item is and the more popular a game is, the higher the potential price tag.<\/p>\n Granted, a lot of Steam drops are very cheap, common items. However, rare ones can sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. I mean, certain CS:GO skins<\/a> have sold for over $750,000 before, so you get the idea of just how valuable some Steam items can be.<\/p>\n Some other Steam games that can earn money include Dota 2, PUBG, Apex Legends, Team Fortress 2, Portal 2, and plenty of others.<\/p>\n Are you exceptionally talented at a certain video game on Steam? <\/p>\n Well, if that's the case, one of the more creative ways to make money on Steam is to offer coaching services to players who want to get better.<\/p>\n If you search on Fiverr for video game coaching, you find plenty of gigs ranging from $20 to $100+ per hour of coaching. Here's one I found charging $100 to help you improve your Call of Duty gameplay.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>An advantage of this Steam side hustle is that there are also lots of competitive games where players are willing to pay for coaching. Some of the most popular games where people pay for coaches include:<\/p>\n Most gamers will take advice from other gamers in the highest ranks of whatever game they play. For example, a League of Legends player will only be willing to listen to anyone who is Diamond or higher.<\/p>\n You can also look on other websites besides Fiverr, like GamerSensei for an example, to start selling your skills online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Another way to make money with Steam is to find ways to get free Steam codes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Steam Codes are basically activation codes you can use to purchase different games on the platform. Some codes also add to your Steam wallet credit so you can purchase anything you want.<\/p>\n Some of the best methods to get free Steam codes include using different get-paid-to websites and apps to earn rewards<\/strong>:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It's worth noting that these apps and websites let you redeem a variety of gift cards, not just Steam codes. Many of them also offer PayPal money<\/a> as a reward option, so you can also redeem points for PayPal cash and skip the whole Steam part entirely.<\/p>\n Just keep in mind that points can take a while to rack up. However, if you\u2019re already a fan of mobile games, it won\u2019t feel like much of a chore!<\/p>\n Steam Trading Cards are virtual cards that you earn by playing games on Steam. This is similar to earning in-game items, except Steam cards are more like collectible cards and don't really have in-game utility.<\/p>\n However, you can turn Steam cards into game badges and tradeable community items that range in value, so it's another way to make money with Steam.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here are a few participating games that give trading cards<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Here's how you can use Steam trading cards to earn money on Steam.<\/p>\n Crafting badges with your cards give you items like profile backgrounds, DLCs, game coupons, emoticons, and more. This process also gives you XP to level up your Steam profile. All of these items can be extremely valuable to game lovers on Steam.<\/p>\n In some cases, pre-ordering a Steam game unlocks certain exclusive content, skins, or in-game items that are in limited supply. So, if you can get your hands on some exclusive cosmetic item or skin, there's a chance other players are willing to buy it from you.<\/p>\n This is even more true if the game you have pre-released items for becomes very popular.<\/p>\n All you have to do is obtain these items, wait for them to hopefully appreciate in value, and then list them on the Steam Community Market for sale.<\/p>\n Alright, here's an idea for my fellow writers and creatives out there.<\/p>\n You already spend time playing video games. So, why not turn that hobby into a business by starting a blog that covers video game news and guides?<\/p>\n Tom and I are both full-time bloggers<\/a>. And while a blog takes a long time to get up and running, it can be extremely profitable. For example, WebMonkey earned $272,000 in 2022<\/a> between affiliate marketing income and display ads.<\/p>\n\n
How To Make Money On Steam<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Make Money On The Steam Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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2. Offer Video Game Coaching Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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3. Get Free Steam Codes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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4. Sell Steam Trading Cards<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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5. Sell Pre-Released Content<\/strong><\/h3>\n
6. Start A Video Game Blog<\/strong><\/h3>\n