It seems most Steam users still prefer to buy games instead of using Gamepass. Microsoft made a push to get more PC Gamepass subscribers(they had a promotion with friend trials, might still be going) since there's huge potential for growth but I'm not sure how it's going.

[–] Blissingg 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Personally I try games out on Gamespass and if I actually enjoy them enough and want the extras I buy it on Steam.

[–] IowaMan 5 points 1 year ago

This is what I did with Hades and MCC

[–] ThunderTenTronckh 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For a game that I really care about, I'd prefer to never have its availability in question. Gamepass is great for letting me try stuff I'm curious about though.

[–] RGB3x3 5 points 1 year ago

Gamepass will usually announce the games they're removing a month in advance, so you can just buy them (at a discount too) before they are return off.

But steam games aren't safe from never being delisted. If they are and you don't have the game, you won't be able to get it again.

[–] dan1101 1 points 1 year ago

I liked Gamepass, but I found I didn't really appreciate most of the games. It was like going to a buffet rather than a sit-down restaurant and enjoying one entree. Also they took away the $1 per month deal that you could get by canceling and re-subscribing the next day. :(