What games can you play with a VAC ban?

With a VAC ban on Steam, you can still play single-player games, local LAN games, and multiplayer on non-VAC-secured servers, but you are blocked from all official VAC-secured servers in the affected game and related engine games (like other Source titles if banned in one). You lose item trading and drops for those specific games too, with restrictions varying slightly between games like Counter-Strike and Team Fortress 2.
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What games are VAC bannable?

Over 100 games support VAC; players that are banned from the following games face additional restrictions:
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2#
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3#
  • Counter-Strike (video game)†
  • Counter-Strike: Condition Zero†
  • Counter-Strike: Source‡
  • Counter-Strike 2§
  • Day of Defeat†
  • Day of Defeat: Source‡
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Can you play with a VAC ban?

Yes, if the game offers insecure servers. Some VAC protected games allow servers that are not protected by VAC. Users that are VAC banned are still able to play on insecure servers for the game they are VAC banned in. Please note that not all games have insecure servers.
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What can't you do with a VAC ban?

Items and games cannot be moved from a VAC banned account to a different account, however, new games can still be purchased and registered on a VAC banned account and the account can still receive items, but not send them.
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Do VAC bans carry over games?

Yes, a VAC ban from CS:GO carries over to CS2. This means you'll be restricted from VAC-secured servers in CS2. How to remove VAC ban CS2? VAC bans are permanent and cannot be removed.
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VAC banned TF2 accounts are still able to join in VAC secured servers.

What is the $5 dollar rule on Steam?

The Steam $5 rule is a one-time minimum purchase (or Steam Wallet addition) required to lift account restrictions, preventing spam and scams by unlocking features like free-to-play game access, trading, and adding friends, with the fee unlocking the account to be an "unlimited" user, not requiring continuous spending, but needing any purchase within a year to stay in good standing for some features like the Market.
 
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Can I unbuy a game on Steam?

Navigate to Steam Help (help.steampowered.com) and log in with your Steam account. After you have logged in, click on Purchases. Find the purchase you would like to refund and click on it. If your purchase is not listed, it falls too far outside of our refund window and is ineligible for a refund.
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Do 18+ games exist?

Yes, 18+ games absolutely exist, ranging from titles with extreme violence and mature themes (like Grand Theft Auto with mods) to explicit sexual content, often classified as "Adults Only" (AO) by the ESRB, though these are rare on consoles and more common on PC platforms like Steam or via subscription models. They feature intense violence, strong sexual content, nudity, or drug use, with many developers targeting PC for these releases due to console restrictions, with some platforms like Roblox now offering age-gated 18+ content. 
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Can I sell my items if I'm VAC banned?

If a VAC Ban, cooldown or overwatch ban has been registered on your account, you will no longer have access to the CS2 store, or be able to make trades for CS2 items, and you will no longer receive item drops.
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Is VAC a bad anticheat?

No, VAC is not a “bad” anti-cheat; however, it has been criticised as other platforms have a more intrusive kernel-based anti-cheat. FACEIT, for example, utilises this approach and has a significantly higher success rate in detecting cheaters, but it has the drawback of being kernel-based.
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Can I play offline with a VAC ban?

The effects of the game ban are determined by the developer, and must be consistent with a VAC ban, such as being prevented from playing online with other players and/or trading items for that game. It cannot prevent the user from launching and playing the game offline.
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Do you lose your games if you get banned on Steam?

No, a typical Steam ban (like a VAC or Game Ban) doesn't remove games from your library; you still own the license, but you lose the ability to play that game online or trade its items. Games are only removed if they were acquired through fraud, like chargebacks, in which case you get an account alert, or if the developer requests it for serious violations. 
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How many VAC bans can you get?

Technically there is no limit on how much VAC bans you can have on your Steam Account however if you one of those People who likes to collect "VAC bans", they may terminate your Community Profile/Steam Account.
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What is the aaaa game?

An AAAA (Quadruple-A) game is a marketing term for video games that aim to surpass standard AAA titles in budget, scope, and production, representing the absolute pinnacle of development with massive teams, cutting-edge technology, and huge marketing, though the definition is unofficial and often used to justify higher prices, with examples like Ubisoft's Skull and Bones being called AAAA. While AAA signifies high-budget blockbusters, AAAA suggests an even grander scale, often involving live-service elements, extensive development, and proprietary engines. 
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What game took 15 years to make?

On May 24, 2011, Gearbox announced that Duke Nukem Forever had "gone gold" after 15 years. It holds the Guinness world record for the longest development for a video game, at 14 years and 44 days, though this period was exceeded in 2022 by Beyond Good and Evil 2 and in 2024 by the Game Boy Advance game Kien.
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Are CS skins worth real money?

Yes, CS:GO (now CS2) skins are worth real money, ranging from pennies to tens of thousands of dollars, acting as cosmetic items that players buy, sell, and trade on the Steam Market or third-party sites for actual cash, with rarity, wear, and unique patterns driving high values for rare skins like the Karambit Blue Gem. Players treat them as investments or sell them for profit, creating a dynamic, lucrative market.
 
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Can your VC get banned on Fortnite?

Social Ban: You will temporarily or permanently lose access to voice and text chat, depending on the severity of the violation.
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How to bypass a 7 day trade hold?

No, Steam market holds cannot be bypassed. They are a security measure implemented to safeguard users and prevent unauthorized trades. The hold duration can be reduced by enabling the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator.
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Is pubg an 18+ game?

Depending on your country of residence, if you are below 18 years old and you choose to use the Service, we may ask consent from your parent or legal guardian.
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Is there an 18+ version of Roblox?

No, Roblox isn't inherently 18+, but it now has a new "Restricted" content category for experiences with mature themes (like strong language, alcohol, gambling content) that only users who verify they are 18 or older can access, while the main platform remains for all ages, with strong safety measures for younger users. This change moved from a 17+ to an 18+ requirement for these specific mature experiences, with age verification (like government ID) needed to access them. 
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What is the most addictive game?

The most addictive games often feature endless progression, strong social elements, or deep, satisfying loops, with popular examples including massive RPGs like World of Warcraft, survival crafting (Minecraft, Project Zomboid), competitive online games (League of Legends, Fortnite, CS2), and single-player epics (Skyrim, Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3), alongside addictive mobile titles like Candy Crush, known for their simple, satisfying mechanics and reward systems.
 
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Does Steam refund the $100?

The Steam Direct Fee is not refundable, but will be recoupable in the payment made after your product has at least $1,000.00 Adjusted Gross Revenue for Steam Store or in-app purchases. The recoupment of the Steam Direct Fee will be shown as a separate line item in your monthly report.
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Can you ungift a Steam game?

You can't directly "ungift" a Steam game after the recipient accepts it, as it's permanently theirs; however, the sender can refund it if the recipient initiates the refund (if eligible) or declines it, returning it to the sender's inventory, or if the gift isn't accepted within 30 days, it auto-refunds. If you accepted a gifted game and want to "ungift" it (send it back), you must log in to Steam Support and initiate the refund yourself, allowing the sender to get their money back. 
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Can a company refuse a refund?

Yes, a company can often refuse a refund, especially if you change your mind or the item isn't defective, but they generally must offer a refund, repair, or replacement for major defects, and there are legal "cooling-off" periods for certain sales. Companies can set their own policies (like "final sale" or "no returns"), but must display them clearly; however, these policies can't override consumer rights for faulty goods or specific legal protections, like the FTC's 3-day cooling-off rule for door-to-door sales. 
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