Epic Games chief Tim Sweeney claims 'Valve has held gaming back for years'
Sweeney says locking developers into the "walled garden" of Steamworks is a real problem.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney recently criticized Valve's Steam platform, claiming it has hindered gaming for years by forcing developers into Steamworks, a social walled garden that restricts players from interacting across various platforms. Sweeney pointed out the 30% cut Valve takes from game sales on Steam, which he believes is an egregious amount for developers.
He argued that developers could easily create a better distribution platform, free from Steam's restrictions and the 30% cut. However, he acknowledged that Steam's dominance in the PC gaming market makes it difficult for developers to abandon it. Sweeney's comments come in response to a former Epic employee's criticism of Valve's 30% cut, which he believes is too high and hinders the growth of indie gaming.
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