Steam games can now be searched for by developer, franchise, and tag

gamedeveloper.com:

Valve's newest Steam update expands the storefront's search options. Beginning today on computers and the Steam mobile app, users will be able to look for games with expanded parameters, including developer names and a game's specific tags. 

Finding games on any storefront can be challenging, which can make it harder for developers to get their games in front of players. By Valve's own admission, the new search functions will "make it easier to explore more of the games available on Steam and find what you're looking for." 

The storefront notes that its new search features line up with how players have been trying to search for games for some time. "We noticed more players searching for particular store hubs, tags, or developers so we've updated Steam to handle those destinations," explains Valve. 

For starters, the auto-suggestion box that comes up when putting a word into the search bar will now also include tags and categories. Depending on what's typed in, auto-suggestion will also display publishers, developers, and franchises. 

It's also now possible to search for individual tags, which should help users find either the exact game they're looking for, or something like it. 

Similarly, typing in a developer, publisher, or franchise name will show results for that specific item. Game Developer tested this function multiple times to verify its effectiveness, and it does work. 

Finally, and most importantly: Steam's search function will now "better handle" typing mistakes or misspelled games. 

Over the last several months, Steam has been making a better effort to help players find the games they're looking for. With how many games come out in a year, it's more important than ever for developers to get their game in the eyes