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So I've been making this game called The Necromancer and (quick note, I am still working on the game. Also, I know this sounds similar to this question, but my question is for the general process) I wanted to publish on the Steam Store. However, I don't know what the process is, as in what you do to get your game posted on Steam. Also, how would I get a few files, and somehow put it in a virtual package that I can give to Steam. I just feel rather confused on the subject.

Thank you for your time

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    \$\begingroup\$ If you are no studio, you have to pass trough greenlight. Don't even waste your time to contact Valve. Read their site to know more about. \$\endgroup\$
    – DH.
    Commented Feb 21, 2017 at 18:06
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    \$\begingroup\$ @DH thank you, though that felt slightly rude \$\endgroup\$
    – The Gamer King
    Commented Feb 21, 2017 at 18:59
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    \$\begingroup\$ fyi nothing is visible when I go to your game's link. There's a loading animation for a few seconds, and then a blank page. \$\endgroup\$
    – jhocking
    Commented Feb 21, 2017 at 19:08
  • \$\begingroup\$ @jhocking Checking the code, it appears that that's all that's been published as of the moment. In fact, 3 seconds is the hard-coded timeout for the content to be loaded, presumably because the content to load isn't large enough yet to test the loading script. \$\endgroup\$
    – wizzwizz4
    Commented Feb 21, 2017 at 23:18
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    – The Gamer King
    Commented Feb 22, 2017 at 20:49

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Steam only deals with downloadable games, not browser games, so you'll need to package your game using something like nw.js or Electron. Also you might want this library for integrating with Steamworks.

(note that the question you linked is about Java, not JavaScript, so the technical details are very different. if only I had a nickel for every person who thinks Java and JavaScript are in any way related...)

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  • \$\begingroup\$ Thanks! And I know the difference, some people don't and I didn't want to get flagged since they thought it was the same thing \$\endgroup\$
    – The Gamer King
    Commented Feb 22, 2017 at 20:50
  • \$\begingroup\$ Also, do you have any JavaScript packagers for Chrome OS? I have a windows laptop but just wondering. \$\endgroup\$
    – The Gamer King
    Commented Feb 23, 2017 at 18:55
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The current (2/21/2017), general process as described on the Greenlight FAQ:

Who should submit their games to Steam Greenlight? Is there another way to submit my game to Steam?

Steam Greenlight has replaced our previous submission process. Any developer or publisher who is new to Steam and interested in submitting their game to the platform should submit their game through Steam Greenlight.

However, Valve is planning on changing the Greenlight in the near future to Steam Direct:

A better path for digital distribution

The next step in these improvements is to establish a new direct sign-up system for developers to put their games on Steam. This new path, which we’re calling “Steam Direct,” is targeted for Spring 2017 and will replace Steam Greenlight. We will ask new developers to complete a set of digital paperwork, personal or company verification, and tax documents similar to the process of applying for a bank account. Once set up, developers will pay a recoupable application fee for each new title they wish to distribute, which is intended to decrease the noise in the submission pipeline.

As pointed out in by @jhocking's answer, a JavaScript game has some additional technical complications that you'll need to deal with.

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