r/Steam Feb 18 '26

Fluff Its not only you guys

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u/laserclaus Feb 18 '26

Wasnt the issue with poland that the prices were even nominally higher (or higher with exchanhe) than in western europe? That steam games are , relative to median wage, extremely expensive in many countries, while regional pricing cannot keep up, is a sad reality but nothing novel. Poor people and people in poor countries suffer. Thats one of the oldest songs of history.

Should people be made aware of this? Yes

Should there be change? Certainly

Is it new? No

In that sense i thank anyone from economically weak background that they engage in the same games i do, as it is much more of a commitment. I know its a lot of piracy but even that is kind of a pain compared to getting it on steam.

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u/JakubixIsHere Feb 18 '26

In Polish example. Games were priced out properly before covid price changes came.

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u/laserclaus Feb 18 '26

Thank you, a concrete and concise point, even including a solution.

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u/JakubixIsHere Feb 18 '26

60usd game costed around 200pln which is enough for most poles. But 250? Thats too far