Why does Steam filter out games?

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Arwiel 18 Oct @ 11:53am

I have the settings for Steam to show me all games in the store. So there are no restrictions (for example 18+). This is because I don't want to miss out on any games. But these days, a lot of games are filtered out of the list for me with the justification "due to your settings". But I don't have any restrictions there? And the games they filter out can be anything from children's games to games such as thrillers. The last time it was a horse game. Why can't I see all the games anymore, and why can't I do anything about it? I've been trying for about 1.5 months to solve it.

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ZanyScum 18 Oct @ 12:10pm

Perhaps you are in a country like Germany where they have to hide certain games because of changing laws or something like that?
I know that it happened in Germany some months ago, still can't access a lot game because they miss certain rating.

terminator 18 Oct @ 12:23pm

Steam is filtering games due to hidden settings or bugs. Even if you removed all restrictions, Steam sometimes applies filters based on your preferences, purchase history, or region. This can cause certain games not to show up, even if they should. Try resetting your store settings, logging out and back in, checking for VPN or regional settings. Sometimes changing your region helps remove the filters.

Arwiel 18 Oct @ 12:32pm

Originally posted by ZanyScum:
Perhaps you are in a country like Germany where they have to hide certain games because of changing laws or something like that?
I know that it happened in Germany some months ago, still can't access a lot game because they miss certain rating.

Originally posted by nagibator 2700:
Steam is filtering games due to hidden settings or bugs. Even if you removed all restrictions, Steam sometimes applies filters based on your preferences, purchase history, or region. This can cause certain games not to show up, even if they should. Try resetting your store settings, logging out and back in, checking for VPN or regional settings. Sometimes changing your region helps remove the filters.

Thank you I will try that. :) I live in Sweden, maybe we have such rules too?