Steam is making it easier for users to find games that cater to their needs. The platform will soon display accessibility features for each game on its store page. This includes details like adjustable font sizes, colorblind mode, and speech-to-text functionality.
Developers and publishers will be able to select from a list of accessibility features that their games support.
What does that mean for users?
Users will be able to search for games with specific accessibility features, making it easier for people with disabilities to find games that work for them. The new feature will be rolled out later this year.
The accessibility features will be displayed on the right-hand side of the store page, under “Accessibility Features.” This will give users a clear idea of what features are available in each game.
Key features
Some of the accessibility features that will be displayed on Steam store pages include:
- Adjustable font sizes
- Colorblind mode
- Speech-to-text functionality
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Subtitle customization
- Save anywhere
- Adjustable difficulty
The new feature is a step towards making Steam more inclusive for users with disabilities. By providing clear information about accessibility features, Steam is making it easier for users to find games that work for them.