If verifying doesn't work, the issue might be in your main Steam installation folder, not just the game folder.
If you are a PC gamer, few things are more frustrating than clicking “Play” on a game only to be met with a cryptic system error box. One of the more common errors encountered with Steam titles involves a missing procedure entry point named SteamInternal_CreateInterface.
The full error message typically reads:
“The procedure entry point SteamInternal_CreateInterface could not be located in the dynamic link library.” If verifying doesn't work, the issue might be
Followed by a reference to a specific file, most commonly steam_api.dll, steam_api64.dll, or occasionally a game’s own executable.
This article explains what this error means, why it happens, and how to fix it.
Your antivirus may have isolated the correct DLL. You need to restore it and prevent it from happening again. Followed by a reference to a specific file,
Corrupted temporary session data can cause this.
If your Steam client is several versions behind, the steam_api.dll on your system may be an older revision that lacks the required entry point.
Often, the error occurs because Steam’s background processes (Steam.exe, SteamService.exe) are stuck. After disabling all overlays
Overlay applications hook into the game’s process and can disrupt Steam’s procedure calls.
After disabling all overlays, restart your game.