Steam beta unlocks private game libraries - Family sharing alert

Steam has introduced a feature for private game libraries in their beta client, enabling users to purchase and play games without notifying their friends. This privacy feature prevents games set to private from appearing in your Steam library to anyone but yourself, and also disables earning trading cards and displaying in-game activity while you play. However, be aware that if family sharing is enabled, others might still access your private titles. The feature is currently in beta with no set date to transition to the live service. This update is particularly enticing for players of NSFW (Not Safe For Work) Steam games, which are numerous and popular on the platform. The private games option allows for discreet purchases and gameplay of such titles. As a gamer, you may consider using this feature to play games like Prominance Poker or obscure fighting games without judgment from friends or family.

To access Steam's private game library feature, you need to participate in the Steam Beta Client. Once in the beta, you can set newly purchased games to private or adjust the settings of existing games. Keep an eye on updates for when the feature will be fully integrated into the live version of Steam.