The "Steam must be running to play this game" error in DmC: Devil May Cry
Right-click the game’s executable file (often found in the Binaries/Win32 folder), select , go to the Compatibility tab, and check Run this program as an administrator . 2. Verify Integrity of Game Files
Corrupted or missing files can prevent the game from recognizing that Steam is active. Open your . Right-click on DmC: Devil May Cry and select Properties . Go to the Installed Files (or Local Files ) tab.
– If you own the game legitimately but previously used a crack for mods or DLC, restore the original Steam DLLs. Verify files (step 2) will do this automatically.
To fix the "Steam must be running to play this game" error in DmC: Devil May Cry
How to Fix “Steam Must Be Running to Play This Game” (2026 Quick Fix)