steampowered.com Accessibility Report

Accessibility audit of steampowered.com — scanned on Feb 20, 2026

Technology
0 /100
D Poor

4 issues found across 2 categories

3 Critical 1 Major

WCAG Compliance Overview

Perceivable 3 issues
Operable 1 issues
Understandable 0 issues
Robust 0 issues

Issues Found

Images missing alt text

Critical

Images must have alternative text to convey their meaning to screen reader users.

WCAG 1.1.1
3 element(s) affected
  • <img src="https://store.fastly.steamstatic.com/public/shared/images/responsive/footerLogo_">
  • <img src="https://store.fastly.steamstatic.com/public/shared/images/responsive/header_menu">
  • <img src="https://store.fastly.steamstatic.com/public/images//v6/ico/ico_info.png">
How to fix

Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> elements. Use alt="" for decorative images.

Form inputs missing labels

Critical

Form elements must have associated labels so users know what information to enter.

WCAG 1.3.1
2 element(s) affected
  • <input type="checkbox" name="(no name)">
  • <input type="checkbox" name="(no name)">
How to fix

Add <label> elements with matching for attributes, or use aria-label.

Videos missing captions

Critical

Video content must have captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing users.

WCAG 1.2.2
2 element(s) affected
  • <video> "https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/stea"
  • <video> "https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/stea"
How to fix

Add closed captions or subtitles to all video content.

Generic link text

Major

Links must have descriptive text that indicates their purpose. Generic text like 'click here' or 'read more' does not help screen reader users understand where the link goes.

WCAG 2.4.4
3 element(s) affected
  • <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/recommender/?snr=1_4_4_">more</a>
  • <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/explore/?snr=1_4_4_">learn more</a>
  • <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/communityrecommendations/?snr">more</a>
How to fix

Replace generic link text with descriptive text, e.g., 'Read our accessibility guide' instead of 'Read more'.

Top Priority Fixes

Here are the most impactful changes steampowered.com should make to improve accessibility:

  1. #1
    Images missing alt text Critical

    Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> elements. Use alt="" for decorative images.

  2. #2
    Form inputs missing labels Critical

    Add <label> elements with matching for attributes, or use aria-label.

  3. #3
    Videos missing captions Critical

    Add closed captions or subtitles to all video content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is steampowered.com accessible?

steampowered.com scored 47/100 (grade D) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.

Is steampowered.com WCAG compliant?

Our scan found 4 accessibility issues on steampowered.com. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.

Is steampowered.com EAA compliant?

The European Accessibility Act requires websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Check the detailed report above to see steampowered.com's compliance status.

What accessibility issues does steampowered.com have?

See the full issue list above with severity levels, affected elements, and recommended fixes for steampowered.com.

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