By default, Steam’s recommendations include games from all genres, which can make them less relevant and personalized. However, I’ve found that hiding certain genres on Steam has significantly improved my recommendations. Here’s how this can be helpful.

How to Hide Certain Genres on Steam

With thousands of games available,finding the best Steam has to offercan be overwhelming. While Steam’s recommendations can be helpful, hiding unwanted genres is an excellent way to refine those recommendations and narrow down the selection.

To achieve this, I’ve customized my store preferences to hide specific genres or tags, effectively making the recommendations more personalized and efficient. To do the same, you can follow these steps:

Tags to Exclude Field in Steam Store Preferences

You can repeat the steps above to add more tags. If you accidentally add the wrong tag or change your mind, simply click theXnext to the tag you want to remove. On the same page, you can also customize other aspects of your Steam experience, such as hiding games in Early Access or choosing to only display products available in your preferred language.

Furthermore, you’re able to add games from your favorite genres to your Steam wishlist. Doing so willenhance your Steam recommendationsby encouraging the platform to suggest more games from those specific genres.

Games in Steam Wishlist

Hiding certain genres or tags is a simple yet effective way to enhance Steam recommendations. Whether you want to streamline your browsing or avoid content you find unsettling, regularly updating these preferences will help ensure that your game recommendations align more closely with your tastes and interests.

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