Steam's hidden page reveals the total amount you've spent on games.

      Jacob Roach / Digital Trends

      Have you ever considered how much you’ve actually spent on Steam throughout the years? Whether it’s during major sales, spontaneous DLC purchases, or gradually expanding your game collection, those expenses accumulate — and Valve discreetly tracks everything.

      First highlighted by a Reddit user named trotski94, there's a lesser-known Steam support page that shows the total amount of real money you’ve spent on your Steam account. This feature isn’t prominently displayed on the main dashboard and is hidden quite deeply within Steam’s support site, but it provides an unfiltered look into your spending history since the inception of your account.

      You can find it through the Steam client by navigating to: Help > Steam Support > My Account > Data Related to Your Steam Account > External Funds Used.

      You will be prompted to log into your account again, after which you’ll see three specific categories:

      TotalSpend – The total amount of money you've added and utilized on your Steam account since it was created.

      OldSpend – Amount spent prior to April 17, 2015, when Valve altered how it categorized expenditures.

      PWSpend – Amount spent through Perfect World, Steam’s Chinese publishing partner (this usually pertains to users in China).

      This total encompasses all direct purchases made through Steam — including games, DLCs, in-game currency, software, hardware, and items from the Community Market. It excludes gift purchases made for others or Steam keys procured from outside sellers.

      The availability of this tool has been known for years but has flown under the radar, often circulated quietly in Reddit threads or niche gaming communities. Now, with increased attention, users are discovering both amusement and shock at the totals displayed. Some report lifetime expenditures amounting to several thousand dollars, which isn’t surprising for long-time users dating back to the early 2000s.

      Although the feature doesn’t provide spending trends or detailed breakdowns, it's a stark reality check for those who assumed that a few purchases during sales wouldn’t significantly impact their finances. As digital libraries expand and subscription fatigue sets in, Valve’s hidden page serves as a blunt reminder: it all adds up. If you find yourself spending significantly on games, consider exploring how Steam bundles can help you save money in the long run.

      Kunal Khullar is a computing writer at Digital Trends contributing to various topics, including CPUs, GPUs, monitors, and…

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