What did Steam add in store refresh beta?

Steam storefront refresh beta: more images and infinite scroll

Valve has rolled out a “refresh” for the Steam store in beta, aimed at modernizing the homepage layout. The changes are designed around showing more and clearer content, especially through visual presentation.

The most prominent additions described in the coverage are:

• Wider images on the homepage, giving storefront pages more visual real estate.
• Infinite scrolling behavior on the homepage, making it easier to keep browsing without repeatedly paging.
• New storefront sections to help users locate games more quickly.

This matters because the Steam homepage is where many players discover new releases, deals, and recommended titles. By expanding image size and adding continuous scrolling, Valve is effectively changing the “discovery” experience—how quickly someone can skim, how much is visible at once, and how long they are likely to keep scrolling before deciding what to click.

The beta status also indicates Valve is still iterating. That’s important for players who prefer specific layouts or navigation styles, because a beta can still be adjusted before a full release.

In practical terms, the refresh is an attempt to make Steam’s front page feel less crowded by controls and more focused on content—especially screenshots and the visibility of more games at a time.