How to Restrict Adult Content on Steam
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To restrict adult content on Steam, you can adjust the Mature Content Filtering settings by clicking on your profile picture in the upper right corner, selecting Preferences, and unchecking the boxes for content you do not want to see, or by clicking your name at the top right corner of the Steam client and selecting Store Preferences to check or uncheck the Adult Only Sexual Content box. Additionally, you can open the Steam Settings menu, go to the Family tab, and manage Family View settings to restrict mature content.
Understanding Steam’s Content Settings
Steam offers various settings to control the type of content you see, including Mature Content Filtering and Family View.
Managing Family View
To manage Family View, open the Steam Settings menu, go to the Family tab, and click on Manage in the Family View section.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get Steam to show 18+ content?: To view 18+ content on Steam, click your name at the top right corner of the Steam client, select Store Preferences, and check the Adult Only Sexual Content box under Mature Content.
- How do I remove content restrictions on Steam?: Open the Steam Settings menu, go to the Family tab, click Manage in the Family View section, and select Disable Family View.
- How do I change Steam content settings?: Click on the My account button, click on Family view, then click on I need to manage my family view settings to select which games and content you want to restrict.
- How do I hide a specific game on Steam?: Launch Steam, go into Library, find the game, select it, hit the gear icon, highlight Manage, and select Hide this game.
- How do I hide mature content on the Steam store?: To hide mature content, adjust the Mature Content Filtering settings by clicking on your profile picture, selecting Preferences, and unchecking the boxes for unwanted content.
- Can friends see my hidden games on Steam?: After hiding games, friends won’t see what you’re playing, but this information is visible on your Steam profile.
- How do I manage content on Steam?: Open the Steam Client, navigate to the Library, locate your game, right-click on it, go to Properties > DLC, and manage your add-ons.
- How do I change my censorship on Steam?: Click on your username, go to Preferences, scroll down to CHAT FILTERING, and change LANGUAGE PREFERENCES to the desired option.
- How do I show sensitive content on Steam?: Click your name, select Store Preferences, and check the Adult Only Sexual Content box under Mature Content.
- Does Steam have age restrictions?: Yes, you must be at least 13 years old to create a Steam account, and Steam is not intended for children under 13.
- What does restricted mean on Steam?: A restricted account may result from violating the Steam Subscriber Agreement or Steam Community Guidelines, including piracy or hacking.
- How do I unlock Steam features?: You gain access to restricted Steam features after making the equivalent of $5.00 USD or more in total Steam purchases.
- How can I add a friend with a limited account?: Limited accounts are restricted from adding friends, but you can accept friend invites from non-limited users.
- How do I turn off censorship?: This depends on your device, but for Android, go to Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard > Google voice typing > Block offensive words and switch it off.
- Is Steam safe for kids?: While Steam has many games not suitable for children, parents can monitor their child’s use and restrict access to these games, but Steam itself is not inherently safe for kids due to potential online harassment.