The Steam Console Client or SteamCMD is a command-line version of the Steam Client.
Its primary use is to install and update various dedicated servers available on Steam using a command-line interface.
Publisher’s description
What is SteamCMD?
SteamCMD by Valve Corporation is proprietary Windows software in the pc games category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 775 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 21,823 times. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and PPSSPP.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (775 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: SteamCMD is a pc game tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is SteamCMD safe to download?
- The file is served by steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7669B170DEE42DB8EE2273775ED7DFB2D173BDBA1B849F70D2C7B379290BCE13· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.95.35Latest | December 2, 2013 | 775 KB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Valve.SteamCMD -echoco install steamcmd -yscoop install extras/steamcmdRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask steamcmdInformation
- Publisher
- Valve Corporation
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.2.95.35
- Released
- December 2, 2013
- Added to the catalogue
- January 3, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 21,823
- Website
- developer.valvesoftware.com
- winget ID
- Valve.SteamCMD
- Chocolatey package
- steamcmd
- Scoop package
- extras/steamcmd
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SteamCMD free?
SteamCMD is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is SteamCMD safe to download?
The download comes from steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install SteamCMD with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does SteamCMD run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use SteamCMD without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to SteamCMD?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, PPSSPP, ScummVM and Playnite. The alternatives page compares them.
