Steam Audio
A spatial audio SDK for game engines and audio middleware with physics-based sound propagation and occlusion.
What is Steam Audio?
Steam Audio is a spatial audio SDK developed by Valve Corporation that provides physics-based sound propagation and environmental audio effects for game development. It simulates how sound waves interact with virtual environments, creating realistic occlusion, reflection, and reverberation effects. The SDK integrates with popular game engines and audio middleware to enhance audio immersion in games and interactive applications.
Game developers, audio engineers, and interactive media creators working with Unity, Unreal Engine, FMOD Studio, or Wwise who need advanced spatial audio capabilities. It's particularly valuable for teams creating immersive VR/AR experiences or games where realistic audio contributes significantly to gameplay.
Developers choose Steam Audio for its physics-based approach to spatial audio that creates more realistic soundscapes compared to traditional methods. Its native integration with major game engines and audio middleware reduces implementation complexity while providing professional-grade audio simulation capabilities typically found in high-end commercial solutions.
Overview
Steam Audio
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding realistic environmental audio effects to VR/AR experiences
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