Template:Game release free/doc

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Translations

Some used strings are on the regular Game release's strings subpage. Please follow the format to add translations for them.
To edit/translate the ProtonDB and the Steam purchase/free download link, please edit the main template itself instead due to a bug which requires workaround. Template:ModernWarning

Usage

Syntax: {{game release free|appid=<game appid>}} Optional: Put {{game release free|appid=<game appid>|sys=true|win=true|mac=true|linux=true|note=<insert text here>}} to show all supported systems (Win, Mac, Linux + SteamOS).

Parameters

Parameters	Description
appid=<game/software appid>	Set the AppID for the "Launch it now or visit it's store page via "Browser and Steam" button.
sys=<true/false> or <show/hide>	Shows or Hide "Supported Systems:"
win=<true> or <false>	Shows or Hide " Windows"
mac=<true> or <false>	Shows or Hide " macOS"
linux=<true> or <false>	Shows or Hide " Linux"
deck=<see value on the left>	This will show the Steam Deck verified status. Available values: verified = Verified playable = Playable unsupported = Unsupported. Leave blank or set it to unknown will show Unknown. Set to hide will hide it.
note=<insert text here>	Shows notices with custom text.

Example and preview

• By default (with nothing on it):

Game release free/doc is currently available on Steam, for free. Launch it now* or visit its store page on (Browser | Steam*).
*Only works if Steam has been installed, please install Steam if you haven't already.
Steam Deck support status: Unknown - More info on ProtonDB

• App ID set - Team Fortress 2:

Game release free/doc is currently available on Steam, for free. Launch it now* or visit its store page on (Browser | Steam*).
*Only works if Steam has been installed, please install Steam if you haven't already.
Steam Deck support status: Unknown - More info on ProtonDB

• Everything marked as true:

Game release free/doc is currently available on Steam, for free. Launch it now* or visit its store page on (Browser | Steam*).
*Only works if Steam has been installed, please install Steam if you haven't already.
Supported Systems for this game: Windows macOS Linux + SteamOS
Steam Deck support status: Unknown - More info on ProtonDB
Notice: This is an example text.

• Everything marked as false:

Game release free/doc is currently available on Steam, for free. Launch it now* or visit its store page on (Browser | Steam*).
*Only works if Steam has been installed, please install Steam if you haven't already.
Steam Deck support status: Unknown - More info on ProtonDB
Notice: This is an example text.

Deck Verified Status

• Default/leave blank (Unknown/Untested) and deck=unknown:

Game release free/doc is currently available on Steam, for free. Launch it now* or visit its store page on (Browser | Steam*).
*Only works if Steam has been installed, please install Steam if you haven't already.
Steam Deck support status: Unknown - More info on ProtonDB
Notice: Verified Status Test

• Verified: (deck=verified)

Game release free/doc is currently available on Steam, for free. Launch it now* or visit its store page on (Browser | Steam*).
*Only works if Steam has been installed, please install Steam if you haven't already.
Steam Deck support status: Verified - More info on ProtonDB
Notice: Verified Status Test

• Playable: (deck=hide)

Game release free/doc is currently available on Steam, for free. Launch it now* or visit its store page on (Browser | Steam*).
*Only works if Steam has been installed, please install Steam if you haven't already.
Steam Deck support status: Playable - More info on ProtonDB
Notice: Verified Status Test

• Unsupported: (deck=unsupported)

Game release free/doc is currently available on Steam, for free. Launch it now* or visit its store page on (Browser | Steam*).
*Only works if Steam has been installed, please install Steam if you haven't already.
Steam Deck support status: Unsupported - More info on ProtonDB
Notice: Verified Status Test

• Hides the status: (deck=hide)

Game release free/doc is currently available on Steam, for free. Launch it now* or visit its store page on (Browser | Steam*).
*Only works if Steam has been installed, please install Steam if you haven't already.
Notice: Verified Status Test

See Also

Game release + demo

• Template:Game release - For paid games.
• Template:Game release free - You are currently viewing this page
• Template:Game demo - For paid games, with a free demo available. Or simply just have a demo-only release available.

Mod release

• Template:Mod release - For Mods that are released on Steam.

Delisted games

• Template:Game delisted - For paid games that are delisted on Steam.
• Template:Game delisted free - For free games that are delisted on Steam.
• Template:Game delisted free downloadable - Same as above, but instead you cannot view it's store page and still able to download the game using Steam URLs workaround.

Software release

• Template:Software release - Paid version of Software/Tools.
• Template:Software release free - Free version of Software/Tools.