Steamworks Tutorial #1 - Building Your Content in Steampipe

[@NovaAlamak]

There's a zip file inside the sdk now that has a GUI version of the steps up until about 6:16. Use it to bypass the outdated, incorrect, and confusing information in this video.

[@FaithyTV]

*until 7:17 for 2023 Thanks a lot!

[@GuillaumeLonguemare]

Thank you, it worked perfectly, your comment need more visibility!

[@Tann114]

This saved me, worked perfectly with the SteamPipeGUI

[@ProfessorZeus]

PLEASE update these videos. The layout has changed (depot uploads are now under "Builds" and have less options) and there are extra steps not listed (needing to go back into your app build to set the Build ID). The amount of time I have wasted following this breadcrumb trail of raggedy documentation and shoddy workarounds is amazing.

[@devon674]

motherFUCKER is this seven year old video really the most recent explainer they have available? god that's so fucked up.

[@kenziestargrifter922]

Do you have more details on the missing steps? I'm not sure how to set the build ID, which could be why following this tutorial isn't working for me.

[@GroundbreakGames]

Under installation there is no configuration tab. Configuration is now called "general", in case anyone is wondering.

[@ILoveSMB]

Good job for putting an out-of-date tutorial on the official documentation page.

[@Mohawesome]

I can't believe this comment is 2 years old and still valid lol

[@SterlingNesbitt]

comment is 3 years old. still valid

[@drunkpilotexplorer7061]

They are creating customer support jobs tho

[@MattRaffel]

is there an up-to-date version of this video that correctly shows the current UI? This video is not very helpful as is.

[@westownsend8228]

It's so bad. Everything about this process feels like a developers rough draft. No UX experts, or even novices, have reviewed any of this. My mind is blown by just how unintuitive everything is. Literally couldn't do worse if I tried.

[@fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu]

eh, it could be better but.. it could also be a lot worse :P

[@westownsend8228]

@@fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu fair enough lol

[@overcookedwalrus4482]

For anyone wondering the depots page is now under the steampipe section not the installation tab

[@Playyore]

There are a few options available today that werent' present in 2014 when this video was made, might be time to update the video to reflect the new UI

[@SinnStudio]

11 months after your comment and this tutorial works flawlessly.

[@ibra.h]

@@SinnStudio That's not what he meant. There is an easier way to do this..

[@andrewknapp6494]

This video really needs to be updated. It is 5 years old and the UI has completely changed in SteamWorks, so finding some of the areas is a total pain.

[@iamarugin]

Unfortunately Valve employees don't care

[@AdroV19]

ContentRoot was "C:\SteamBuild\content\" , inside this folder was only windows_content folder, wich I've tried to choose by "LocalPath". I've changed ContentRoot to "C:\SteamBuild\content\windows_content\" and LocalPath to default "*" And Files were uploaded.

[@gneip2k165]

really thank bro

[@CrysisMachinima]

This saved my bacon, thanks a ton man. I think this tutorial is a little out of date next to the latest SDK versions.

[@GarryGudiny13]

It is hidden for security reasons (I assume). Whatever you type actually still gets in the command line, it is just invisible, so type your normal password in and press Enter.

[@tacdiesel105]

You've just saved me from going insane! Thank you so much :)

[@twostrikesgame]

Just saved my day! Thanks!

[@thedeveIoper]

If you're reading this in 2024, this process is much simpler now. Look for newer guides.

[@evilraccoon6538]

Whould you please send a link here? Thank you

[@KittenisKitten]

@@evilraccoon6538 He won't cause they don't exist

[@ClerilCalamityStudio]

"Build for depot failed: failure." Wow, very useful error message. I'm glad this was covered in this tutorial.

[@MattJSowards]

ever figure out the fix for this error?

[@ClerilCalamityStudio]

All I recall is that I ended up making about 5+ depots to get it to finally work. After the catastrophe that is this abomination of an upload system you'll have to forgive me if I wanted to forget about it as quickly as possible.

[@OddBranch]

having the same issue

[@ihordenysenko2185]

@@MattJSowards you may not logged into steam cmd

[@ihordenysenko2185]

@@OddBranch you may not logged into steam cmd

[@bibbisbibbis]

Steam's official documentation links to a 5 years old video with out-dated information? Absolute. Bullshit.

[@marcusrojling345]

Yeah i couldn't agree more, kinda sad tbh

[@DakkerGamingDe]

I works the same way like 7 years ago xd

[@gameclips5734]

you can see the video was actually recorded in 2014

[@taylorsx22]

if you're a developer and cant figure this all out on your own, you may aswell give up

[@gameclips5734]

@@taylorsx22 it's not about whether you can, it's about wasting time following outdated guidance. There's no defending it...

[@northrak]

To anyone still having problems with this: at 6:51 when he runs the app_build, what you want to do instead, is run the new file called simple_app_build. Make sure you alter the depot and idapp values inside this one too.

[@WintervalleyModels]

I've been writing software since I was a kid in the 80s. I've been in the game industry a very long time. Why is it, that in 2017, we're being told to use a command prompt to create a build? Whatever happened to just uploading a zip file?

[@korytoombs886]

Yeah, I was wondering why there is no loading option? Dos is old and that looks really complicated. Still saving this video for later. Store page was much easier to do since I already knew how to use Gimp / Camtasia Studio.

[@utfrts39sk]

Well there "is" an advantage to it. Said command prompt comes with a built-in scanner. So when you make a new version of your game, it will just search for the differences and not ask you to reupload the whole thing (+ it feels quite a bit hackery).

[@TankdozerCavalry]

You don't! You automate your release cycle and let your build system deal with SteamCMD. You set it up once and it makes your life so much easier as well increasing the experience of your game/product by preventing bugs from creeping in because you forgot a certain action during packaging. (Any half decent build system should allow you to create a "upload release" target or something.)

[@heytredTHC]

You can easily upload a .zip file on the Steamworks site - benefit of using SteamCMD this way is for build deployment automation.

[@MakeGodWokeMakèvél]

@@heytredTHC how do i upload a zip instead

[@rezazolgharnein7609]

The new SDK has four script files That are related to each other I failed after twenty attempts Please provide a new tutorial for the new SDK

[@dmmsskn]

Missed 2 moments: 1) When edit depot_buid_1001.vdf - change value for "ContentRoot" to "." 2) Before "run_app_build ..." in Command-line you must login there (in console) with command: login

[@mezhakov]

просит ввести steamguard code

[@dmmsskn]

Его в приложении на телефоне высылает или на почту.

[@ReaktorGaming86]

как получить этот verification code?

[@dmmsskn]

Запусти приложение Steam в телефоне, вкладка Steam Guard. Либо в консоли введи команду и тебе придет на почту: login

[@TheBlackJester]

Not a day goes by do I not hate their paranoid security code nonsense.

[@TimedropStudios]

if you're hitting the "app build file does not exist" error make sure there's no spaces in your path

[@SimonPrefontaineGames]

TimedropStudios This saved me a lot of headache, thank you!

[@Ranooth]

TimedropStudios You just saved my sanity, thank you so much!

[@ClerilCalamityStudio]

There's no spaces in my path and it still gives me this error.

[@interactivegamingstudios1461]

Same.

[@interactivegamingstudios1461]

How do you fix this issue? I still get the error.

[@skater4life488]

Had a problem with Error! Failed to commit build for appid (xxxxxx): Invalid Parameter. I solved my own problem and am posting this here in case anyone else runs into the same issue: If you're having trouble with the uploader returning "Invalid Parameter" errors it's probably because you didn't assign the correct depot id in your app_build and depot_build scripts. Your app id is NOT the same number as your depot id and the instructor does not explain this well enough. My app id (with X's to cover the first 3 numbers for privacy) is "XXX870". My depot id is "XXX871". Therefore I needed to title my scripts "app_build_XXX870" and "depot_build_XXX871". In the app_build_XXX870 script under "depots" I need to give it the proper depot ID: XXX871 and point it to "depot_build_XXX871.vdf". Then in the depot_build_XXX871 script I need to assign the proper DepotID XXX871. Hope this helps someone out.

[@conradical6288]

Lifesaver :)

[@georgegergoulos3679]

Thank you very much, you are my angel, all day i tried to solve this problem

[@Tavroxx]

If you have "[2023-08-31 13:24:33]: ERROR! Failed to commit build for AppID 2585320 : Failure" it might be you need to push and save the configuration "Publish" tab so it commits to steam.

[@SPOREFAN04XL]

Guys, I've figured it out. :) After you get to Steam console Type in login yourusername yourpassword WITHOUT the brackets.

[@GameWorldGR]

There should be a clear guide on how to upload a demo of a video game, which actually needs a 2nd profile (for the demo). And more in-depth information at the start on how to setup the folders/files on the left windows.

[@Qwop4]

Απορώ τι ανεβάσατε

[@GameWorldGR]

@@Qwop4 Παρακάτω. Το θεματάκι σου ποιο ειναι? 8 άτομα εκαναν like στο σχόλιο.

[@anbagames]

In 2021: I have uploaded the build as follows: Customized the following script: scripts\simple_app_build (this is the easiest way - all in one small script) and then ran the following batch script to start the upload: run_build Bonus tip: remove the +quit from the batch script so you get an output

[@Caffeen]

This is going to save me a lot of time, thanks! For anyone else reading this, the run_build batch file is in the ContentBuilder folder, and you also have to edit it and replace "username" and "password" with your actual steamworks login/password

[@darkmattergamesofficial]

Make sure to set Preview to 0 in the app vdf file. If you don't it doesn't upload anything. Also, if you have spaces anywhere in the file path when running the build command, it will fail. Just move it to another location.

[@anate9761]

Thank you it works! But after loading a have got "ERROR! Failed to commit build for AppID 1987830 : Invalid Parameter"

[@benreber6321]

@@anate9761 Have you solved this issue? I am stuck in the same spot!

[@anate9761]

@@benreber6321 "SetLive" "AlphaTest" replace with "SetLive" ""

[@channelbizt]

Is there an updated tutorial for 2022? Lots of menus and commands seem out of date

[@rubrub3104]

Alright to those that were unaware much like me you need to write login and then insert your username and password in the cmdsteam version , also you will need to imput a code that steam sends you via email This video is kinda old and I noticed that there is some additional lines (root whatever) in depot.vdf file which kept giving me an error.That has to be changed to : partition\filelocation\sdk\tools\ContentBuilder\content as it is not set by default , hope it helps whoever comes across this video in the future , I pressume that this is the folder with apps you made , and the one shown in the video is to help pinpoint the documents further , as in case you want to make a second gane , third and so on

[@ashuragaeden4238]

** if you're hitting the "app build file does not exist" >> you must change the text in the scripts files, in app_build file you must change the text of "contentRoot" path :: put scripts folder access path, that might be C:\SteamWorks SDK\sdk\tools\ContentBuilder\scripts And in depot-build file you must change the text of "contentRoot" too, so the same as in the app-build file that might be C:\SteamWorks SDK\sdk\tools\ContentBuilder\scripts And also "LocalPath" :: put the game build access path, that might be located in C:\SteamWorks SDK\sdk\tools\ContentBuilder\content\windows_content I also changed the "buildoutput" in the app-build file, so I put the path to the output folder which might be "C:\SteamWorks SDK\sdk\tools\ContentBuilder\output" but I'm not sure if I done well. *** if you're hitting the "unvalid password" when you try to login, >> just tape this : login name password without any brackets [] etc, just

[@Artydagr8]

I've been struggling for hours.. you just helped me so much man. Thank you. The issue for me was placing and rewording the note docs inside the sdk folders...

[@oddocelotgames6578]

Saved my bacon! I tried before this tutorial and got the "missing executable" because I didn't extra the zipped game into the right folder. Seeing this got me on track, thanks!

[@saibot417]

ricochet 2 file in the folder behind the webpage. Valve, That is so mean!

[@TankUni]

'I've already got myself logged in to Steam command here!' Say what? Why would you assume your viewers know what this is given this is a 'step by step' tutorial? And why is this a separate download to the SDK?

[@arkanigon]

@TankUni, ok I'm just watching the tutorial and I don't know what Steam command is. Did you figure it out TankUni?

[@gamedevalien]

What the hell? It is a command tool INCLUDED in the SDK. Launch the tool, login using... well... the "login" command and type in what he writes. Done!

[@arkanigon]

Benjamin, he didn't indicate where in the SDK it was. I found it under tools/ContentBuilder/builder/steamcmd.exe after reading the comments here. He did not show how to login to steamcmd. He only showed what to do after you've already found steamcmd and already logged in. None of it was obvious for first time users. This is NOT how you make a tutorial video.

[@gamedevalien]

Well, tutorials do teach things. It does not mean you don't habe to think anymore. When I wanted to know how to publish my game, I watched this video and he told about the content builder. When you open the ContentBuilder folder of the SDK, you find a batch file. This batch file includes the path of the tool, all command and all parameters. What else do you want?

[@SVD978]

I can't even enter my password. I type 'login username' then press enter, but then I can't type my password in!

[@KrutovIgor]

hey, I write run_app_build and the path and it says me "command not found: run_app_build" What's the matter?

[@maya_gameworks]

Good job not updating your tutorial after you added depot_build_1002.vdf file

[@toddgilmore118]

why is it so complex for beginners to use!? This method sucks IMO can't I just upload the already zipped game files up on steam account page somehow?

[@frostburn243]

It keeps saying: Error invalid content path for depot D:\MyGame el\master\. How do I fix that?

[@CloudyNebula]

+Frostburn243 You need to edit the file 'depot_build_[yourAppID]'. Go to "ContentRoot" and change the default directory to the one you have for your content.

[@frostburn243]

CloudyNebula yeah I fixed it

[@SVD978]

What would I put there?

[@gamedevknights]

@Semolous Van Dess "What would I put there?" The root folder name for your content folder. This is possibly something new since this video was made, because my "DepotBuildConfig" brackets contain a lot more comments and the "ContentRoot" line. So copy the file path of your content folder inside the SDK, and paste that file path to replace "D:\MyGame el\master\".

[@SVD978]

So, this? C:\Project Ino\steamworks_sdk\sdk\tools\ContentBuilder\content\windows_content

[@DarkChibiShadowYT]

we ever gonna get an updated version of this? X_X

[@TauFrost]

I'm using sdk ver 1.41 If you end up with error: *Error! Invalid content path for depot* 4:52 - 5:43 here is where he changes app_build and depot_build In depot_build you have to remove the line *"ContentRoot" "windows_build\"* If you want to put your data into a specific folder, you can do that via app_build: *"contentroot" "..\content\windows_build\"* Took me a while to figure this out

[@Minviktigakanal1231]

Definelty helped me, thanks

[@ivantrevino3682]

Thank you!

[@amrakarmaMisophoniac]

Finally got my 'game files' to upload at this point after 3 days of madness and troubleshooting...Game is visible on Steam now...Published the changes...Problem is, when I click 'Play Game' it says 'could not locate .exe file'...It's installing empty files. I developed on Gamemaker Studio 1.4 latest version and made sure I'm using the Steamworks 135.a SDK as suggested. Local files for the game when I right click in steam only have an empty folder labeled (EmptySteamDepot)...Took me 3 1/2 solid days just to get here from this one issue...Please....God....help...I'm...almost....there....

[@supersciencesoftware]

This isn't working for me. When I build, steamcmd says "Successfully finished AppID (my ID) build preview" ... but I don't want a preview, I want it to build the app! When I go to the Builds tab on Steampipe, it says "No builds have been created for this app. For help with creating builds, please see the SteamPipe Documentation." ... which leads me right back here. What am I doing wrong? Did the build command change?

[@luckycogstudios]

I was thinking about making an updated tutorial for doing this as I found an easier way. Comment below if you are interested.

[@drunkpilotexplorer7061]

Please do

[@light-light]

here

[@LeoHsieh]

It's 2020 but this looks like stuff from 1980 UNIX.

[@BlackChad792]

You made this video 2014. This means you nearly took 2 and a half year searching for half life 3 clues and cutting them out!

[@Darnok11]

Hey guys, should I set anything in "DepotPath"? I keep ending up uploading empty build, although I've set the ContentRoot and LocalPath.

[@thenesmaster]

+Konrad K. I am also getting this issue

[@BluishGreenPro]

+Konrad K. I am also experiencing this exact issue, no solution found yet...

[@Darnok11]

+BluishGreenPro OK, I figured it out. While this doesn't work exactly as I thought it would, here's how it's done in my case. ContentRoot contains full path to the build, it doesn't end with ...\content\: "ContentRoot" "D:\Downloads\sdk\tools\ContentBuilder\content\windows" LocalPath is still set as * rathern than \windows as it used to when ContentRoot didn't show full path: "LocalPath" "*" And DepotPath as: "DepotPath" "." As a result I will have to change ContentRoot if I ever want to use the same scripts for compiling a build for different platform (assuming I put the Linux build in e.g. \content\linux\ directory) but as this isn't the case now, this does its job.

[@thenesmaster]

+Konrad K. Oh nice man thank you this worked for me too!

[@encryptedknight8662]

+Konrad K. Oh man, you just saved me after hours of frustration! Add me on Steam : EncryptedKnight and I'll give you a free key to my game.

[@darkmattergamesofficial]

My problems following this tutorial consisted of logging in to steam through the CMD, setting the root content to the correct location, and making sure the depot and app IDs were set correctly. If anyone has questions on how I fixed these problems please ask, I would like to spare you the misery of troubleshooting it yourself!

[@Baconlovar]

Hi Darkmatter52, the problem I am running into is that the cmd is claiming that the app build file does not exist. Does this have anything to do with root content? Quite frankly, don't know what that is.

[@jojosmooth999]

Ok so how do you fix. Error app build file does not exist??

[@Bestvegeta]

You would think that in 2019 we have easier ways to publish games then this pre 2000 crap here.

[@janweil3346]

you clearly have no idea how the world looked before 2000

[@RugbugRedfern]

There is a better way. In the steam SDK, open up the "tools" folder and extract SteamPipeGUI.zip. Then run the .exe inside. It's a wrapper for the normal command line inputs.

[@yondertf2]

3:45 "ricochet2" in the background, I don't know if I want to laugh or cry.

[@Steedie]

Thanks so much! I had problems at first, but it was because I gave the depots and the app in the scripts folder the same ID where it should be different.

[@DanielNoronha86]

I am having trouble with the task list, there is an error saying:"Default Public Branch Includes Great Ball of Fire.exe" being Great Ball of Fire, the name of my game, what should I do? :(

[@Pewskeepski]

7:00 I'm getting an error message here. "App build file does not exist" but I renamed all the app_build ids and depot ids... I'm using Linux, but I can't figure out why it's not finding it :/

[@r_e_d_squirrel367]

why does this seem to be so hard? uploading a build is like reading sand. i try and try and it says no builds are installed. maddening

[@RenArrais]

ERROR! Not logged on - I need help...

[@Bond007in]

+Ren Mota +

[@RenArrais]

Very thanks!

[@ChadrickOfficial]

Did he post a link? I can't see it in this comment thread.

[@belgianwizard6114]

just type in: login

[@monsterbrain]

in steamworks terminal : login

[@joshuaj.e243]

ERROR! Empty depot section for app

[@SVD978]

Can someone tell me if this command is right? run_app_build C:\ProjectIno\steamworksSdk\sdk\tools\ContentBuilder\scripts\app_build_724080.vdf. Whenever I type that in I always get the app build file does not exist error. It's the only thing preventing me from getting my game onto steam. Please help.

[@cursedtriplesghoul7095]

Did you solve the problem?

[@haiderzaid8178]

each time I upload new update to my game I lost the progress and the game start from level 1 , note that the save file is inside the game folder

[@lukay6230]

You can't run steamcmd.exe when you have it in folders that use non english characters, I learnt that hard way

[@AuroraGameworks]

Why use command prompt to upload a game in 2019? WHY

[@jjca_travel]

Please update this tutorial

[@delong71487]

1. Alright, build is ready for Steam. Click Build & Run in Unity, easy peasy. Game runs great. 2. Stumble through commands, build scripts, depots, and pipes detailed in Steamworks help page. 3. Resort to googling the problem and find this video 4. Read through the comments of seasoned developers tearing their hair out over what should be a basic process Thanks, Valve >:(

[@brunomedeiros4533]

Isn't easy like in Google Play Console. Im having dificulties to upload unity package to the game

[@conscientiamstudios]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXTOc3aLmc2VeJY&ab_channel=nextgamelevel

[@mendesz16]

For people from the future who, like me, got stressed out by this prehistoric tutorial. when you run the command in steamcmd as in 6:50, change the run_app_build (your directory)\sdk\tools\ContentBuilder\scripts\simple_app_build.vdf change the simple build app file with the appID and depotID

[@TheCreativeRush]

I don't think my game's in a package. I saved my application to the default depot, but I still have the Store Package section in the "Associate Packages & DLC" blank. Why is this?

[@swift0294]

After trying to follow these steps and enduring the pain and suffering that came in a bundle with this video, I found that there are other videos that explain this process better. Save yourself the frustration and look for a different video.

[@Lukes3D]

When I try logging into steam with the command prompt, it says invalid password, I am using the same password as my steam account. Am I suppost to be using a different password and username than my steam account?

[@RenArrais]

+Lukes 3D I have the same problem. You got resolved?

[@tailwhipolaf]

How do we packaging the game files with steamworks_sdk? Is there a video available for this?

[@TheBlackJester]

Using GUI: [2018-07-02 20:14:22]: Found 812 files (242 MB) for depot ****** [2018-07-02 20:14:22]: ERROR! Failed to initialize depotID ******* build : Access Denied [2018-07-02 20:14:22]: ERROR! Failed building depots chunks I went through the steps just fine.

[@s.melvintang1660]

me too how you can fix it?

[@lightningmanmedia4356]

I got "ERROR: App build file has invalid format" Does anyone know what might be causing this?

[@08CammyB]

+Lightning Man Media I'm struggling with the same issue did you ever manage to fix it?

[@lightningmanmedia4356]

Yes I did. If I recall, it had to do with my app_id not being correctly setup. Make sure your file paths are correct with the app_id

[@XiroNyakuya]

"Already got myself logged in the steam command here", sure, dont show me WHERE THE FUCK is that thing... just open it and cut that part, heya, bravo.

[@TeruNeko]

I have: "ERROR! Not logged on" in steamcmd.

[@TeruNeko]

***** I solved the problem. First you need to login. Wrote: login your_login your_password

[@TeruNeko]

***** Ah, yes, steam login and password.

[@Lovvinglife]

Kotach Thank you so much for posting this and posting the answer. You have helped me out a lot =)

[@TeruNeko]

Lovvinglife No problem, man :)

[@joshuaj.e243]

+Lovvinglife but how please send me a screenshot

[@OddBranch]

This tutorial is outdated. The depot script has been changed. I keep getting "ERROR! Build for depot 512811 failed : Failure"

[@chrisdanelon]

you need to login with your steam account and authorize the computer using steam guard like such type in: login [USERNAME] [PASSWORD] after that you will have to authenticate your comp by getting an email and typing in the code... took me a while to figure it out but yeah go figure!!!!!

[@chrisdanelon]

well that worked for me I hope it fixes your build depot issue....

[@levi-buck]

How to login: Edit the run_build.BAT file, remove the last entry which is "-quit". Then type login hit enter :)

[@niandrones1056]

So I understand how to do all of this but it says that I have to pay 100 dollars. I am willing to do it but I need to know if I’m doing the right thing before I spend 100$

[@hortencya302]

My steamcmd decided to always add an extra. after the buildfile path causing it to not be found when run.

[@electronic2471]

when you click publish, does it publish the game to steam, or do you have to do something else to do that?

[@WagnerFelix]

"Already logged in"... how to log in on that command line?

[@tcgames9622]

we really need an updated video!

[@conscientiamstudios]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXTOc3aLmc2VeJY&ab_channel=nextgamelevel

[@kiranqureshi568]

Could you please confirm that should I delete the steam_appid.txt file in my game project folder before uploading the final depot for release? or let it be there?

[@bobroberts6821]

This seems to be out of date. He says there should be a "Configuration" tab under "Installation", but there isn't a tab like that, just "General", "Redistributables", "Client Images", and "EULA". The new replacement for "Configuration" seems to be called "General", but it doesn't have some of the options listed under "Configuration" in the tutorial. Also, the "Depots" tab now seems to be under "Steampipe" rather than "Installation". When editing "depot_build" file, there are now differences: "ContentRoot" has been added, so the default root is no longer the same as what this tutorial says. He also doesn't explain "steam command" and there's now a batch file for it anyway: I had to figure out that it's the run_build batch file in ContentBuilder folder; and you need to edit that batch file to put in your steam screenname, password and app_build filename (and preferably add PAUSE so you can actually read the inevitable error message), It'll say your account isn't authorized on the computer you're using, so you need to get the SteamGuard code they send via email, then type it in, then it processes and uploads the file, or so it says; but when I checked the depot on steam it gave me an error message saying there wasn't a default depot for the app. Everything in the tutorial from this stage onward seemed to be obsolete since the steamworks layout in the tutorial didn't resemble the current layout, so I fumbled around consulting the checklist in the right side of the main app page and then looking for the corresponding option on the lefthand side, then filling in all required information, uploading images, etc. The checklist finally said everything was ready, so I submitted my store page and game build for review (at top of main app page - there are two options to submit both items for review). But then the reviewer said the build failed because it didn't contain the necessary files, and referred me to a page which was supposed to allow me to include the depot in the build but the page doesn't contain any clickable options for anything related to that. A member of the support team told me to go to a specific link to set the default build, but it said I don't have the necessary permissions to access the page despite the patent fact that my account is the administrator for the app and has all permissions. At this point I'm beyond frustrated. I've been programming for three decades (not years, decades), so I'm not exactly ignorant. Isn't there an updated tutorial available, preferably a plain text tutorial - so we don't have to try to squint at the itty bitty screen in the video which is almost impossible to read? And as others have noted, it would've been ridiculously easy for a huge corporation to just make a simple process whereby you can select the files the normal way rather than going through all this rigamarole. In fairness, the review process and support response have been extremely rapid compared to other companies, so Steam deserves a lot of credit for that; but the process of uploading is a nightmare. I've already spent a week on it and still haven't uploaded anything workable.

[@НиколайНикакоюс-л2ь]

I was able to download the assembly only with the help of the archive, directly from the Steam page. Only after that I got a build and a branch.

[@KevinGulling]

This process gets much easier after figuring it out the first time :)

[@KittenisKitten]

Would it be possible to have an update version of this, its 8 years old!

[@andrewhenke3353]

Thank you for the video. It helped me a ton! Question: My build is done and confirmed on Steamworks. Now, I've given two users (my main and my test accounts) access/permissions to the game. In Steam, it doesn't pop up in the list of games like it does in this video at 8:42. Help? Thanks!

[@andrewhenke3353]

Yes! My issue was with setting up a depot and default build. If you can find a tutorial on that, it should fix it. If I helped, check out Einlanzer on March 1 as a thank you! :-) store.steampowered.com/app/553760/

[@KHos73]

Hi, I'm using Unity free, can I use these instructions to package my game onto Steam? I've got a greenlit game, now I need to know if I need any special Unity asset or not (I'm not very bothered about adding ingame achievements or the api stuff from steam etc), thanks for any help with this.

[@robaduna8868]

To upload an updated build, do we just replace the data in the sdk\tools\ContentBuilder\content folder and run steamcmd?

[@pavelnevasilevskiy4196]

Hi, Steam Devs!! Answer the HUGE question, please!! Why don't you have an option for the Steam Client to make it possible to install and play games branches of the retail DVD's???? Add that feature, please!!!! Because there are still many users with really slow ADSL internet connection and they order DRM retail games to install they exactly from those media disks. Thank you!!

[@Georghiou2D]

Error: Depot config file does not exist. Did I miss something? I honestly have no idea how steamcmd is supposed to get the depot config file

[@Mikeastro]

Got a bit scared by all the negative comments but it actually worked pretty well for me

[@MalboMX]

Hello! How do I create the packages for Mac and Linux content? what's the name of the directories (for windows is windows_content the others?)

[@thepowerlies]

Can you update this at least?

[@GoldenGiveaways]

Feels like building a space shuttle here o.O

i using Steam>run_app_build command on my mac device. but giving invalid appid error. But i writes as true, not broken app id.

[@breakmt]

Why this process is so damn hard?

[@Sayan23]

Everything works fine for me if the build is small (16MB) but i cannot upload the whole game (200+ MB). It just says "Uploading" for a long time, then eventually times out :(

[@mbabuskov]

Most likely that your Internet connection is too slow and upload times out. I had similar problems when uploading large trailers to Steam. I solved it by renting a VPS on a fast Internet connection and uploading from there.

[@tgykurtulus]

out of date and useles! It is very compicated to upload a single game to Steam! Incredibly confusing. You have to just upload the game just upload the game!

[@drunkpilotexplorer7061]

Documentation is crap too

[@VictorQianYT]

have no idea 20 mins ago, successfully released 20 mins later, awesome tutorial

[@maya_gameworks]

You really need to update this video. Default app_build_ script won't even upload anything. Jesus it's a disgrace to still be using such an abysmal pipeline all these years! Give us human interface!

[@blitzwood5768]

I get ERROR! Build for depot ####### failed : Failure Any tips?

[@OptedOberst]

Ever find a solution for this? Same problem here. I have an extra depot file unlike the tutorial

[@RiderChallenge]

I feel really dumb and hope someone can help me out. I get it uploaded and the game shows up on my list but it is 0kb. None of my files in windows_content are being uploaded.

[@monsterbrain]

Click on Set Build Live Now and Log out and Login Steam account and test. It worked for us.

[@Xainable7]

thank you so much man!

[@oopsy444]

From what I can tell there isnt a depot page anymore under installation. it's now under steam pipe instead

[@ZymmyEntertainment]

Hi sorry noob question here, how do i open or where to find the steam command ya ?

[@tomcruise1387]

Why do I have 2 depots files in my SDK ? You only have one ... Do I need to remove the second one ??

[@KevinHarper3DArtist]

Had to change the "Content Root" folder to "..\content\" in the depot script.

[@nimamasila]

Tips: When u try to login on steamcmd, DO not use , that should be username password without '' , that is so stupid.

[@gismopatch]

i had this problem haha