The Steam interface allows for user-defined shortcuts to be added. In this way, third-party modifications and games not purchased through the Steam Store can use Steam features. Valve sponsors and distributes some modifications free of charge; [132] and modifications that use Steamworks can also use any Steam features supported by their parent ... More @Wikipedia
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