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, wait for your suggested game to be approved before you start to play it and then comment again once you have finished 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). Please leave the name of the game you would like to giveaway in the application comment.
  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!

3 years ago*

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Hiya! I'm fully moved into my new place and have finished Zorro The Chronicles this week, as promised, and I would like to rejoin the group. Hopefully this same situation doesn't occur again...

Proof of Completion: https://i.gyazo.com/c808137f9b4dc589a8959173e06bd078.jpg

3 weeks ago
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I hope everything went well! As promised, you are welcome to rejoin now :) Welcome back to the group!

3 weeks ago
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Yup! Everything went well, but it was EXTREMELY chaotic moving between three places in another state across the country in the span of a month and coordinating stuff like payments, new salary, and all that other fun stuff... glad to finally be onto the actual chaos I signed up for... MY PHD :D

3 weeks ago
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I can only imagine, but I am glad it all went well :D Best of luck with the PHD as well :)

3 weeks ago
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Hello!

I left the group a couple of years ago and I didnt play the last game that I won because I thought I would not come back again. I regret that decision and I think I made a mistake leaving without having played that last game. I already played the game that I won and you can check it in my profile. Can I rejoin to the group? I will not make the same mistake again, sorry.

Proof in recent activity: https://steamcommunity.com/id/GIDEC/

Thanks,
GiDEC

2 weeks ago
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Hello GiDEC, theoretically you can rejoin one more time (if this happens again you wont be able to rejoin ever again) however your progress on the game seems a bit lacking which also seems a patter looking at a lot of your older wins. I would like to see some more progress on this game before I am willing to accept your join request (at least finish the first campaign).

2 weeks ago
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Hey Mouse, yes sounds reasonable and yes I will make sure it doesnt happen again. I just completed the first campaign of the game, you can check it in my profile.

1 week ago
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I have approved your join request. Please make sure to play your future wins better.

1 week ago
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Thanks a lot! Yes, I will take this more seriously this time.

6 days ago
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Hi MouseWithBeer, I wont pretend you to remeber, but I was in the group and leave/be kicked last year around april 2024, cause health problems.
I would like to re.join the group (im still part of Tele Play and The Giveaway group, that require games to be played)
I would like a mix of both opctions
Im going to play Farcry 6 (its in my next to play list) that was a win here; and I can do a few GAs for the group, Hellpoint/ Hellbound/ DUSK/ AMID EVIL as a FPS theme

Lets me know if im allowed

2 weeks ago
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Hi Ivannes, as you were already told back then you are welcome to rejoin back when you feel better without it counting against you. You don't have to go through the application process again, however you have to play the win that you didn't play first (well watch I guess in this case). So let me know when you do that.

2 weeks ago
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Sorry totally forget about it, was We are alright.. I do it

2 weeks ago
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and.. watched, but seems steam change how to look videos, I remeber I see a few movies in steam and there was a windows on app, now its opens in a tab in chrome
Didnt allow screenshots, dosnt have time recorded, and cant take screenshots from windows, only subtitels show, its may have some anti.external screenshots, but I upload one into imgur just in case.
Very very short video story (1hr) about indie devs, I have saw a documentary from others indie devs, and this ones have good contacts, IGN, humble named and a few more when they talk about giving keys for pre.orders reviews, Is nice to see the packages for supporter (personalized), and a few problematics they confront (time into realise most than anything)

2 weeks ago
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Thank you for the update! Yea I would assume they have setup something so you cant easily record/screenshot it. I have set you an invite to rejoin the group, welcome back :)

2 weeks ago
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Thanks very much MouseWithBeer

2 weeks ago
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Hello would like to join this group. Like the idea of it!

  1. My profil should be public
    2.1.
    I have a problem here. I've only won one game so far, which I have already played through too. -> Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)

So i have to do option 2.2?

A short answer would be nice.

2 weeks ago
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Hi Lazzlo7C, since you have also won the DLC Neverwinter Nights: Infinite Dungeons playing the base game Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition would count as well. Or you can also wait for a new win and play that. If you don't want to do either of that you have option 2 yes. Let me know what you want to do.

2 weeks ago
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Hi Mouse, thy for your quick answer.
Didn't know DLC count to, than I would prefer to play NWN:EE.

Current data:
total played: 4.6 hours
Achievments: none

2 weeks ago
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Alright, let me know once you beat the game then, enjoy :)

1 week ago
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Nice group, I recently won "Cook, Serve, Delicious" and I haven't started it yet, but I certainly will if I get a reply allowing me to join the group. I usually 100% all games I obtain unless I really really hate the gameplay, which is rare for games that I actively buy.

2 days ago
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Hi CrazedJew, you are welcome to join by playing Cook, Serve, Delicious!. Let me know when you beat the game and enjoy! :)

1 day ago
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