What Happens to Your Steam Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Deadline
None
Difficulty
Hard
Key Info
Game library is licensed, not transferable
Step-by-Step Guide
Note Steam account details
Record your Steam username and associated email address.
Estimated time: 5 min
Check Steam Wallet balance
Note any Steam Wallet balance. This may be an estate asset.
Estimated time: 5 min
Family shares access (informal)
While technically against ToS, many families simply keep the account active. Steam Family Sharing allows library sharing within a household.
Warning: Account sharing is technically against Steam ToS.
Contact Valve if needed
Contact Steam support with Death Certificate if you need to claim wallet balance or close the account.
Document Now Checklist
- Steam username
- Account email
- Wallet balance
- Approximate library value
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Steam. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
Xbox / PlayStation / Nintendo
Document all gaming accounts: Xbox Gamertag, PSN ID, Nintendo Account, along with email addresses.
Epic Games / Fortnite
Cancel at epicgames.com/account. V-Bucks and purchased skins cannot be refunded or transferred.
Roblox
Cancel at roblox.com/account. Robux (virtual currency) cannot be refunded.
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