Back to docs index

General FAQ

• Q1: How do I use this tool to crack a game/app?
• A1: You need clean Steam game/app files and an internet connection (optional) to proceed with cracking.

• Q2: What kind of DRM can this tool crack?
• A2: This tool only works with games/apps that have a standard Steam API check and SteamStub DRM. It won’t work on other DRM protections like Denuvo, VMProtect, etc.

• Q3: What games/apps are compatible with this tool?
• A3: This tool works with games/apps that are not online-only. The game must have a normal Steam API check and SteamStub DRM. It successfully cracks up to 95% of Steam offline games/apps.

• Q4: Does this tool work for online games?
• A4: This tool works with only a few online games. In most cases, it won’t work for online titles.

• Q5: The tool is detected as a virus.
• A5: This tool is not a virus. The entire source code is open and available for review. The latest 3.0 version should have resolved this issue. You can verify it via VirusTotal.

---

Troubleshooting

• Q1: I encountered an error while cracking!
• A1: Please report the error in the GitHub Issues section.

• Q2: The program won’t start.
• A2: Please try downloading and installing the .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime. If the issue persists, report it in the GitHub Issues section.

• Q3: I received the error Insufficient privileges to get access token for app (AppID) while cracking.
• A3: If the AppID is the game’s main AppID, the crack process was not completed. Please Restore Crack first, then change Generator API to Steam Web API, and try again.