They’re not even the same currency at all, yet Steam or any other digital storefront decides to price a 80€ ($91) game the same as a $80 (69€) one when the conversions in reality are different to what the algorithm suggests. It’s reflected on Steam DB that Euro has a higher markup in comparison to US Dollar because of this, since I hear EU players nagging about paying 80€ at launch the same as US players don’t like paying $80.
Yes, game prices include VAT. In Europe any displayed prices be they in a supermarket or on an online store always include VAT. It’s not even allowed to advertise prices without including VAT.
That’s not strictly true, because online shops for tradespeople often have a toggle to control whether VAT is included (and switch it off by default).
That’s a special case though, because VAT is handled differently between businesses
From what I know businesses still pay the VAT but they can get it back from the government later.
I’m sure my electrician wanted painting cash for some other reason, he was definitely going to pay his taxes.