How to Publish a Game on Steam

In this Unreal Engine course, you will learn how to publish a game on Steam using Unreal Engine 5. We’ll begin by correctly exporting your game from Unreal Engine 5. Then, we’ll look at how to put a game on Steam through the Steam Partner website, Steamworks.

You are not required to have a game to take this course

This course will use the default Unreal Engine game development template to teach you how to publish a game on Steam. But you are welcome to use your own game project if you have one. Start this course today and learn how to publish a game on Steam.

What makes me qualified to teach you?

I am an experienced game developer with nine years of experience. To summarize my work without boring you:

• I have released a Steam game I directed from start to finish with a team of 8.
• I have created 11 game development courses with 40,000+ students and an average rating of 4.8+ out of 5 stars.
• I am currently solo-developing Farmtale 2 from start to finish.
• I also work as a freelancer on various game projects, specializing in programming, lighting, game optimization, and more.

I am deeply passionate about game development and have made it my full-time job. I would love to teach you everything about Unreal Engine 5 with good game development practices and keep you updated with the latest information. It’s time to teach you how to publish a game on Steam.

Learn every step of how to publish a game on steam on any platform

Steam publishing is straightforward if you know the steps. This course will teach you every single step of the process. You will create your game using Unreal Engine 5, or you can use your own game project. Specifically, you’ll learn how to:

• Create your game in Unreal Engine 5 (or use your project).
• What the correct export settings are when exporting your game for Steam.
• Create an account on the Steam Partner site, Steamworks.
• Upload games to Steam.
• Edit your Steam Store game description and screenshots.
• Use your newly created Steam App ID to make your game go live on Steam.
• Add Steam Achievements and Steam Cards.
• Get Steam keys for your game to give to friends and family.
• And finally, you’ll learn about releasing a game on Steam and make it public for everyone to play.

By learning how to publish a game on Steam, uploading games to Steam will be very easy for you as it’s a straightforward process.

Take this course and get certified.

Completing the course on how to publish a game on Steam earns you an Unreal Engine certification. You can use it to strengthen your portfolio as an independent game developer or use it when applying for game development jobs. The Unreal Engine certification can be downloaded and saved locally and is valid indefinitely.

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Want to Learn More?

If you’re curious about 2D games, dive into How to Make a Platformer Game in Unreal Engine 5 (2D). You’ll master essential mechanics like jumping, double-jumping, and moving platforms—all designed to help beginners create their very first polished platformer!