Given how much money Valve makes is incredible how they can't simply get some humans to moderate and curate their storefront. Everything is done using algorithms or is community driven.
Like, even Apple has Editors that recommend games! And usually good games too. And they aren't even a game company at heart. Itch.io also has recommendations on the front page made by actual people.
These days I buy stuff on itch.io (or Switch) if things are available there. Itch is great platform that is both open to everyone while trying to surface the best things possible at all times. It's also a great place to find new experiences and there's no lack of good games there.
Like, even Apple has Editors that recommend games! And usually good games too. And they aren't even a game company at heart. Itch.io also has recommendations on the front page made by actual people.
These days I buy stuff on itch.io (or Switch) if things are available there. Itch is great platform that is both open to everyone while trying to surface the best things possible at all times. It's also a great place to find new experiences and there's no lack of good games there.