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I completely agree. Emulators don't belong on Steam.
Steam hosts software. Emulators are software. Google Play and Apple Store have emulators, why is Steam any different?
Because it's actually a good storefront?
No reason it shouldn't have emulators, of course, but there's definitely differences.
There are already emulators in steam, so...
And evidently I don't think they belong there.
Say goodbye to all the Sega Classics and Mega Man Legacy Collections then.
Rereleases that utilise an emulator released by the rights holders is absolutely not the same as a general purpose emulator and you know it.
Sure but why does that difference matter?
Easy access to piracy.
Piracy of games that are no longer being sold is piracy in name only