Compare Steam prices in Indonesia with the US and you may be confused: the gap is sometimes only five to ten percent, despite very different purchasing power.
How regional pricing is set
Valve gives a recommendation, but publishers decide. Several major publishers choose uniform global pricing to prevent cross-region buying and protect product value.
Who still prices fairly
Mid-size and indie publishers respond better. Indie games commonly sit at Rp 100,000-200,000, and seasonal sales cut 70-80 percent.
Buying strategy
Do not buy at launch unless you want to support the developer. Wait for seasonal sales or bundles. For single-player games, waiting six months almost always saves 30-50 percent.
Conclusion
Steam regional pricing is not always fair, but discipline in waiting for sales keeps PC gaming affordable.
