Steamapi | Writeminidump

SteamAPI_WriteMiniDump function is a utility within the Steamworks SDK

Platform Restriction

: This function currently only supports 32-bit Windows . For 64-bit applications or other operating systems, developers often use Google Breakpad or Crashpad and manually upload dumps. SteamAPI WriteMiniDump

used by developers to capture and upload crash reports (minidumps) to Steam’s servers. Core Functionality SteamAPI WriteMiniDump

Best Practices Summary

: An optional ID to track which version of the game crashed. Developer Access SteamAPI WriteMiniDump

In a professional development environment, this function is rarely called in isolation. Instead, it is integrated into a broader crash-handling strategy:

2. Anti-Cheat Interference (EAC, BattlEye, VAC)