Absolutely not. Hitman: Absolution will not launch without it. Deleting it only worsens the problem.
: Security software often flags this file as a "false positive" and moves it to quarantine. Restore it and add an exclusion for the Hitman: Absolution folder. steam-api.dll for hitman absolution
The steam-api.dll file is a legitimate component developed by Valve Corporation. Hitman: Absolution uses this file to access Steam features, including: Player achievements and stats tracking Cloud storage for your game saves Steam overlay functionality Digital Rights Management (DRM) verification Absolutely not
Several factors can lead to this error for Hitman: Absolution : : Security software often flags this file as
If verifying the game files doesn't work, the issue might be with the Steam client itself.
If you own the game on Steam, the easiest fix is allowing Steam to replace the missing file automatically. Open and navigate to your Library . Right-click on Hitman: Absolution and select Properties . Go to the Local Files tab.