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steam-anticheat-integration

Configure EasyAntiCheat, BattlEye, and VAC for Steam games with Proton and Steam Deck compatibility.

1|Updated Mar 26, 2026
Search Tags:#multiplayer#steam#anti-cheat#steam deck#vac#easyanticheat#battleye
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npx skills add https://github.com/TMHSDigital/Steam-Cursor-Plugin --skill steam-anticheat-integration-tmhsdigital
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Skill: steam-anticheat-integration
Source: https://github.com/TMHSDigital/Steam-Cursor-Plugin/tree/main/skills/steam-anticheat-integration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TMHSDigital/Steam-Cursor-Plugin --skill steam-anticheat-integration-tmhsdigital

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Multiplayer Steam games need anti-cheat protection, but choosing between EasyAntiCheat, BattlEye, and VAC—and making them work on Linux, Proton, and Steam Deck—is confusing and error-prone. This Skill guides developers through selecting, integrating, and configuring anti-cheat solutions without blocking Deck players. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Solution Comparison: Compares EAC, BattlEye, VAC, and custom approaches across Proton support, Steam Deck compatibility, cost, and ideal game types. - Integration Guidance: Provides SDK setup steps and code samples for EAC, BattlEye, and VAC, including Steamworks Partner configuration. - Deck Compatibility Matrix: Details exactly what each anti-cheat requires to run under Proton, since kernel-level anti-cheat is the top cause of Steam Deck verification failure. - Use Case: A developer building a competitive FPS asks which anti-cheat works on Steam Deck; the Skill recommends EAC, walks through enabling Wine/Proton support in the EAC portal, and adds server-side validation patterns. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to recommend and set up anti-cheat for your multiplayer Steam game that must run on Steam Deck.

Frequently Asked Questions about steam-anticheat-integration

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I add anti-cheat to my Steam game?▼

Choose a solution based on your game type: EasyAntiCheat for competitive multiplayer (free via Epic), BattlEye for large-scale MMOs (paid license), or VAC for server-side detection. Then integrate the vendor SDK, ship the required binaries, and configure anti-cheat in Steamworks Partner under Technical Tools.

EasyAntiCheat vs BattlEye vs VAC, which should I use?▼

EAC is free and well-suited for competitive multiplayer and battle royale games. BattlEye requires a paid license and targets large-scale MMOs. VAC is free and server-side but reactive, issuing delayed ban waves rather than real-time prevention, so competitive games often pair it with EAC or BattlEye.

Does EasyAntiCheat work on Steam Deck and Linux?▼

Yes, EAC supports Proton and Steam Deck, but it is opt-in. You must enable Linux via Wine/Proton in the EAC Developer Portal settings. Without this step, Linux and Deck players are blocked even if the game itself runs under Proton.

Why does my game fail Steam Deck verification because of anti-cheat?▼

Kernel-level anti-cheat that has not been updated for Proton prevents the game from launching on Steam Deck. This is the most common Deck verification failure for multiplayer games. Enable Proton support with your vendor or use server-side solutions like VAC.

Can anti-cheat break mod support in my game?▼

Yes, EAC and BattlEye block DLL injection, which many mods rely on. If your game supports modding, configure allowlists or provide a separate modded launch option that runs without anti-cheat enabled.

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