# Steam Release Checklist

Chemo-Sim — Everything needed before hitting "Publish."

## Pre-Launch (Phase 4)

- [ ] Steamworks account created
- [ ] App ID reserved ($100 fee paid)
- [ ] Bank/tax info filled in Steamworks
- [ ] Build depots configured (Win x64, Linux)
- [ ] GodotSteam plugin integrated and tested
- [ ] Achievements defined and implemented
- [ ] Cloud saves configured (if using)

## Store Page (Phase 4–5)

- [ ] Short description (≤300 chars)
- [ ] Full description (formatting, GIFs, feature bullets)
- [ ] Content warnings set (mature themes, medical situations, dark humor)
- [ ] Tags: Indie, Simulation, First-Person, Dark Humor, Singleplayer, Story Rich
- [ ] Genre: Simulation, Indie
- [ ] Screenshots (min 5, showing gameplay variety)
- [ ] Trailer (30–90 sec, captures tone)
- [ ] Capsule images:
  - Header capsule (460x215)
  - Small capsule (231x87)
  - Main capsule (616x353)
  - Vertical capsule (374x448)
- [ ] Library assets:
  - Library capsule (600x900)
  - Library hero (3840x1240)
  - Library logo (1280x720)

## Build Verification (Phase 5)

- [ ] Fresh install from Steam on Windows
- [ ] Fresh install from Steam on Linux
- [ ] Achievements unlock correctly
- [ ] Save/load works across sessions
- [ ] Controller works (if supported)
- [ ] No crash in 1-hour playthrough
- [ ] Steam overlay works (Shift+Tab)

## Launch Day

- [ ] Set release date in Steamworks
- [ ] Flip store page from "Coming Soon" to "Early Access"
- [ ] Post announcement on Discord/Twitter/TikTok
- [ ] Monitor Steam forums and Discord for first-hour bugs
- [ ] Hotfix branch ready, CI warmed up

## Post-Launch

- [ ] First patch within 48 hours (critical fixes only)
- [ ] Weekly community roundup posts
- [ ] Plan first content update based on feedback