Steamworks

Steamworks is a set of tools and services provided by Valve that developers use to distribute and manage their games on the Steam platform. It handles tasks like digital rights management (DRM), multiplayer networking, achievements, leaderboards, and updates. Steamworks simplifies the process for developers to integrate features and ensures a seamless experience for players across different systems. Essentially, it acts as a bridge, allowing game creators to enhance their titles with various online functionalities while benefiting from Steam's large user base and infrastructure.