You are likely trying to run a pirated copy. steam-api.dll is a Steamworks file; a cracked version (often called steam_api.dll or steam_api64.dll from scene groups like CODEX, RELOADED) is required to bypass Steam DRM. We cannot help with that here for legal and security reasons. These modified DLLs frequently contain malware from untrusted sources.
Once you’ve fixed the issue, take these steps to never see the “steam-api.dll missing” error again: download steam-api.dll grid autosport
The steam-api.dll error in Grid Autosport can occur due to various reasons, including: You are likely trying to run a pirated copy
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Modern antivirus software (including Windows Defender) often flags steam-api.dll as a false positive because it interacts with Steam’s DRM. It allows Grid Autosport (and other Steam games)
This is the Steam Client API DLL. It allows Grid Autosport (and other Steam games) to communicate with the Steam client for features like: