Where is Steam blocked?

Steam is blocked or restricted in 4 of the 130 countries we track. Updated November 2026.

Steam is the biggest PC game store. Its community pages are blocked in China, and Vietnamese ISPs began blocking the store in 2024.

Is Steam safe?

Blocked 2

Partly blocked 2

China
Community pages blocked; store access is unreliable.
Vietnam since 2024
Some ISPs block the Steam store; the client often still works.

How to unblock Steam

Works Works now, with history

Indonesia
Blocked briefly in July 2022.

Steam works normally in 126 countries

The 3 VPNs that fit Steam

Picked for low ping and stable connections.

NordVPN

Largest network of the six, with the NordWhisper protocol for networks that inspect traffic.

For strict networks: NordWhisper or obfuscated servers.

Try NordVPN

Surfshark

Unlimited devices on one plan, with NoBorders mode that switches on in restrictive regions.

For strict networks: NoBorders mode.

Try Surfshark

Private Internet Access

Open-source apps, unlimited devices and servers in every US state, at a low price.

For strict networks: the Shadowsocks proxy option.

Try Private Internet Access

Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs ExpressVPN, CyberGhost and Proton VPN

ExpressVPN

Obfuscation is switched on automatically on every server, so there is no special mode to find.

For strict networks: automatic obfuscation (with the protocol on Automatic).

Try ExpressVPN

CyberGhost

Servers labelled for specific streaming services and a 45-day refund window on longer plans.

For strict networks: a nearby server (CyberGhost has no stealth mode).

Try CyberGhost

Proton VPN

Swiss-based with open-source apps and a free tier, plus a Stealth protocol for restrictive networks.

For strict networks: the Stealth protocol.

Try Proton VPN

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Questions people ask

Which countries block Steam?

Steam is blocked in North Korea and Turkmenistan.

Which VPN is best for Steam?

Our picks are NordVPN, Surfshark and Private Internet Access. Picked for low ping and stable connections. Open your country's page to see which one is connecting there this week.

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