As gaming continues to evolve, the lines between gameplay and digital economies are blurring. Tilted is proud to announce its upcoming Steam SDK integration, launching in June 2025 (Integration Completed), designed to empower developers with native access to on-chain marketplaces—right inside their Steam-compatible games. This upgrade marks a major milestone in our mission to create a frictionless, player-first trading experience across both Web2 and Web3.
Let’s explore how this integration works, what it unlocks, and how developers can start building with Tilted today.
Unlocking Seamless In-Game Commerce
Traditionally, developers have been forced to rely on fragmented ecosystems and third-party solutions to enable item trading or asset monetization. With Tilted’s Steam SDK integration, all of that changes.
Key capabilities include:
- In-Game Marketplace Access: Players can browse, buy, or sell digital assets—like skins, weapons, and collectibles—without leaving the game.
- Secure On-Chain Transfers: Every transaction is backed by blockchain infrastructure, ensuring transparency and asset ownership.
- Real-Time Inventory Sync: Items bought or sold via Tilted are instantly reflected in both the Steam inventory and in-game environment.
- Cross-Title Interoperability: Assets can be made usable across multiple Tilted-integrated titles, creating new game design and monetization possibilities.
How the Integration Works
The Tilted x Steam SDK stack is built for reliability and scalability:
1. Authentication Layer
Tilted uses Steam OpenID for seamless login. Once a player signs in with Steam, the system maps their SteamID to a Tilted wallet address, enabling frictionless wallet creation or linkage.
2. Marketplace API
Developers can embed marketplace elements directly into the game UI via Tilted’s REST APIs or pre-built React components.
3. Smart Contract Settlement
Assets listed on Tilted are governed by smart contracts on the SUI blockchain (for gaming utility tokens) and Polygon (for stablecoin payments). The settlement engine ensures:
- Immutable records of trades
- Gas-efficient transfers
- Compliance with asset standards (ERC-1155, ERC-721)
Benefits for Developers
Tilted’s integration isn’t just a technical upgrade—it’s a business growth lever.
🔹 New Revenue Channels
Enable in-game purchases and trading fees that flow directly back to your studio or publisher.
🔹 Boosted Player Retention
Give players tangible ownership and value, incentivizing longer engagement and economic participation.
🔹 Scalable Interoperability
Build cross-title economies or limited-edition drops usable in multiple games.
🔹 Web3 Optional
Players don’t need to “know crypto.” All the backend logic is handled by Tilted, with optional wallet prompts only when needed.
Ready to Build?
The Steam SDK integration is ready on Tilted since June 2025, making it easier than ever to bring asset trading into your game. With support for real-time asset sync, on-chain settlement, and intuitive API endpoints, developers will be able to create seamless in-game marketplaces within any Steam-compatible title.
Stay tuned for the release of integration docs, SDK packages, and implementation guides—everything you need to power a new wave of in-game economies through Tilted.
