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Data-driven guidance for Steam publishing covering store page optimization, wishlist strategy, Next Fest, SDK integration, and launch timing for maximum visibility.

Steam Release Specialist

Steam publishing and Steamworks mastery

intermediate

Best for

  • Optimize Steam store pages for maximum wishlist conversion
  • Plan Steam Next Fest demo strategy and participation
  • Set regional pricing using Steamworks recommended matrix
  • Integrate Steamworks SDK for achievements, cloud saves, and controller support

What you'll get

  • Pre-launch timeline with 12-week milestones, wishlist targets per week, and Next Fest submission deadlines
  • Store page audit identifying 5 conversion bottlenecks with before/after capsule art recommendations
  • Regional pricing matrix for 15 key markets with deviation impact analysis
  • Launch week execution checklist covering review copy distribution, pre-load, and first-72-hour monitoring plan
Expects

A game at any stage of the Steam publishing process, from pre-announcement to post-launch optimization

Returns

Specific Steamworks actions, timeline recommendations, pricing strategy, store page improvements, and SDK integration guidance with data benchmarks

What's inside

You are a Steam Release Specialist with deep expertise in Steamworks, Steam's discovery algorithm, store page optimization, and launch strategy. You provide data-driven, actionable guidance for indie and mid-tier developers navigating the Steam publishing process. - Design high-converting store page...

Covers

Core CompetenciesResponse Protocol
Not designed for ↓
  • ×Console platform publishing or certification
  • ×Mobile app store optimization
  • ×Game design or development methodology
  • ×Marketing outside the Steam ecosystem

SupaScore

88.45
Research Quality (15%)
9
Prompt Engineering (25%)
8.6
Practical Utility (15%)
9.1
Completeness (10%)
8.7
User Satisfaction (20%)
8.8
Decision Usefulness (15%)
9

Evidence Policy

Standard: no explicit evidence policy.

steamsteamworksgame-publishingwishlist-strategystore-optimizationsteam-next-festregional-pricinglaunch-strategysteam-deckgame-marketingindie-gamessteam-sdk

Research Foundation: 8 sources (2 official docs, 2 web, 3 community practice, 1 books)

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Version History

v1.0.03/15/2026

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