Windows 8.1 is seeing success among PC gamers._ Data from Steam users now shows that Windows 8.1 (x86/x64)_is being used by 6.34% of all Steam users._ This is a nearly 5% increase from users just one month ago._ Windows 8.1 is now being used by more people on Steam than Mac, Linux, and Windows Vista users._ Windows 8/8.1 accounts for 18.06% of steam users, while Windows 7 still commands 64.38%, and Windows XP ~6.45%. Gabe Newell, co-founder of Steam, and former Microsoft employee has been fairly open about his dislike of Windows 8. Source: Steam via Neowin

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