In what year were achivements added to Steam?

Achievements were added to Steam in 2007. This addition revolutionized the gaming industry by introducing a system that enabled players to earn virtual rewards and track their progress within games. With the introduction of achievements, Steam provided gamers with a new form of motivation to explore and complete various objectives in their favorite titles. By promoting competition, enhancing gameplay experiences, and fostering community engagement, achievements became a key feature of Steam and have since been widely adopted by other gaming platforms.