Introduction


Playing Appreciated is a group for members that like to play games they win and for giveaway creators that like to see their games getting played. This sounds simple, yet requires commitment and dedication from members by filtering out games they like to play from all group giveaways and when won playing those within one month. In return members will get higher chances of winning games they want and creators will know their giveaways have a high chance of getting played. The group has more than 1000 members and over 25000 historical giveaways.

Group rules


  • You need to set and keep your Steam privacy settings for My profile and Game details public (example);
  • You will play all giveaways you win via this group within one month;
  • When creating a giveaway it is recommended to include a small group rule reminder in your giveaway, something like: "This is a Playing Appreciated giveaway, by joining you commit to playing this game within a month when won.".

More information and detailed rules please see the FAQ.

How to join


  1. Make sure you are not violating any SteamGifts rules;
  2. Comment one of the two options to enter the group in this discussion:
    • Option 1: Showing your commitment by playing a previous won game on SteamGifts that you did not yet play. The game shouldn't be very short and must have achievements. Comment with the name of the game before you start playing it and comment again when you finished playing it. Please upload some screenshots to Steam as well. The game needs to be played in online mode on your own Steam account.
    • Option 2: Supporting the cause by creating a group exclusive giveaway of a game that you would like to see getting played by other group members within a month as soon as your membership request was approved. The game should not have been given away free before (marked by ** when creating a giveaway on SteamGifts).
  3. Press "Request To Join" on our group page;
  4. Wait for us to approve your request, we'll always reply on the comment you have made in this topic.

Final notes


Requesting to join without leaving a comment bellow will result in an automatic rejection.

More information and the FAQ are available via the Steam group.
Current group giveaways on SteamGifts
Group website where all playtime is tracked
Old application thread

Feel free to comment below if you have any questions!

1 year ago*

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Hello, I would like to join the group through Option 1. I won Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor not so long ago and have never touched this series before. I have already applied and will start playing tomorrow.

5 months ago
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Hi vinstonsmitt, as it is mentioned in the title of the topic and multiple times in the previous comments, the recruitment is closed, so no, you can't join.

5 months ago
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I would love to be a part of it again.

4 months ago*
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4 months ago
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Hello, I have been removed from group for not playing Psychonauts enough and I literally can't beat a game. Does that mean I can never join back?

4 months ago
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Hi xxxka, you were never even kicked from the group. You left on your own.

2 months ago
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lmfao

2 months ago
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"You can't fire me if I quit first!" vibes.

2 months ago
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May I join? I got 2 keys I can make exclusively to this group but it's going to have to wait til tomorrow, I can't create any more giveaways until my existing giveaways are finished.

Edit: Just realized it's closed... Whoops

4 months ago
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Hi, i want to join with option 1, i will play mirrormoon ep, thx

3 months ago
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Check the title of the post.

3 months ago
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Hi M7MXD, you can not join.

2 months ago
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You must be drunk

2 months ago
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hi, i was a member long time but i was kicked i would like to join again :)

3 months ago
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Hi BodyShox, you can not rejoin till you actually play the game you were kicked for not playing enough.

2 months ago
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Hi, I would like to join via option 2.

2 months ago
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The group is closed, check the title of the post.

2 months ago
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Hello, I was removed from the group for not playing spiritfarer. I completed it now so can I rejoin the group?

2 months ago
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Hi wactuby, since you played the game you can rejoin once more. I have sent you a friend request on Steam so I can reinvite you. Send me a message when you accept so I don't forget.

2 months ago
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Thanks! I accepted your request.

2 months ago
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Invite sent :)

2 months ago
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Hey, I was removed from the group for not playing the game Five Dates. Would like to join back. Thanks!!

2 months ago
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Hi RiseV7, you have been kicked from the group twice so you can not rejoin, sorry. You only have the ability to rejoin after you have been kicked the first time.

2 months ago
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Just noticed it's closed, dang :(

2 months ago
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Closed :(

2 months ago
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Hi, I would like to know why I was kicked from the group even though I had 100 playing score with my won giveaway.

1 month ago
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Hi daedricfob, because idle time is not considered as actual playtime.

1 month ago
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Hello, I've completed playing Senko no Ronde 2. Can I rejoin the group?

1 month ago
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I would like to rejoin

2 days ago
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Hi hyperstyx, since you have now played I am fish more I have sent you an invite to rejoin the group on Steam!

2 days ago
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Thank you so much

2 days ago
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Welcome back to the group!

1 day ago
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I know this group is closed, but since people are still rejoining, perhaps I can join soon?

I'm gonna play ScourgeBringer, which I recently won from SG. I'll reply here when I've played it, which may be in a few days. Regardless of if I can join the group, this posts gives me some accountability to play the game.

2 days ago
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Maybe it's easier to process rejoin requests than full new applications.

Either way, if you're interested in playing your SG wins and having some accountability, I recommend checking this event/group:
https://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/IR3ko/may-is-a-play-a-game-you-won-on-steamgifts-month-all-the-small-things
It's open for new members and pretty active. Every month there is a different "theme" for wins to play and if you do, you get to join some invite-only giveaways (as a "reward").

2 days ago
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That group is way too complicated imo. I'll pass. Just want to use this thread instead. That said, thanks for the recommendation. Appreciate it. :)

2 days ago
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Likewise Play or Pay, which does require BLAEO, but is pretty easy once you've set up your lists

2 days ago
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Never tried BLAEO. That site looks incredibly helpful!

2 days ago
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Find a won game of yours that fits a tag, or a theme. Or find any backlog game, that fits the tag/themes marked with "*2". Play it, make a post about it on the site, wait for it to get accepted, access giveaways, profit.

It's actually pretty simple, since Steam has an option to search for your tags within your library. You only need to find a single tag, or theme of the listed ones, to apply with a game, usually here lies the "complexity", people think you need to find a game that fits all.

For this month, for example, anything under $10(10P on SG), under 5 hours of gameplay time based on HLTB site, has fewer than 20 achievements, or fewer than 10 letters in their name. (No store tags for this month, it's a rarity). For example you could nominame Coromon or Prey from your latest wins, based on their titles are shorter than 10 letters ^^

2 days ago
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It's actually pretty simple, since Steam has an option to search for your tags within your library

HUH, well that is news to me lol, but you are right (maybe I knew at some point and I forgot? dunno). I know the message wasn't meant for me, but it actually helpful so thank you :)

1 day ago
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^^

1 day ago
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ScourgeBringer would count too, since that giveaway only had 14 entries.

1 day ago
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Hi SyrslyTwitch, only people who were previously members can rejoin at the moment. We are not accepting new members, sorry.

2 days ago
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Ok, that's cool, still a good group idea. Have a nice rest of your week.

2 days ago
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Thank you, you too!

1 day ago
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