The most common cause of API initialization failure is a lack of proper permissions. Windows may block the game from "talking" to Steam unless both have elevated privileges.
Below is a guide on how to troubleshoot and fix this error to get your game running. 1. Run as Administrator could not initialize steamworks api oneshot repack
failed to initialize steamworks :: OneShot Общие обсуждения Steam Community Game won't launch [Solved] :: OneShot Bugs/Troubleshooting The most common cause of API initialization failure
