Is Steam Down?
Coming Soon
Our Steam down detector is currently in development. This tool will provide instant outage detection with historical data and notifications.
← Check current Steam statusAbout This Tool
The "Is Steam Down?" tool is designed to give you an immediate answer when you're experiencing issues with Steam. Whether you can't log in, the store won't load, or games aren't launching — this tool will tell you if the problem is on Steam's end or yours.
What We'll Monitor
- Steam Store — Purchase and browsing functionality
- Steam Community — Profiles, forums, and social features
- Steam Login — Authentication services
- Game Downloads — Content delivery network status
- Multiplayer — Game coordinator and matchmaking
Steam Outage FAQ
Why is Steam down?
Steam can go down for various reasons: scheduled maintenance (typically on Tuesdays), unexpected server issues, DDoS attacks, or high traffic during major sales. Most outages are brief and resolved within minutes to hours.
How long do Steam outages last?
Most Steam outages last between 5-30 minutes. Scheduled maintenance usually takes 15-30 minutes. Major outages are rare but can last several hours.
What can I do when Steam is down?
If Steam is down, you can still play games in offline mode. Launch Steam, go to Steam menu → Go Offline. Single-player games will work, but multiplayer and cloud saves won't be available.