Mashups and mods for games you own · Updated
Melty vs Steam Workshop
Comparison dated 2026-10-12. Per-Steam-app UGC. Workshop is still the right place for a single Steam game's UGC. Melty is for joining two titles.
Free for Windows.
Facts
- Product
- Melty desktop app
- Price
- Free
- Platform
- Windows
- Publisher
- Stella Montis Inc.
- Requires owned games
- Yes. Missing titles open their store.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-12
- Compared with
- Steam Workshop
- Comparison date
- 2026-10-12
Melty vs Steam Workshop — 2026-10-12
| Topic | Melty | Steam Workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Works without Steam UGC | Yes, if you own the games | Workshop is per Steam app |
| Join two Steam apps | Yes | Workshop items stay in one app |
| Non-Steam titles | If you own them | No |
What the other tool is
Per-Steam-app UGC
When to pick Melty
Workshop is still the right place for a single Steam game's UGC. Melty is for joining two titles.
Melty remains free, Windows-only on the public landing, and always requires owned games.
FAQ
What is a mashup?
A mod that joins games into one. In SkyCraft, you play Skyrim as a Minecraft player.
Do I need the games?
Yes. Mashups run on games you own. If you are missing one, Melty sends you to its store.
What does Play do?
It downloads the mashup, installs what it needs, and starts the game. Uninstalling puts every file back as it was.
Can I play with friends?
Yes, on multiplayer mashups. Press Play to get an invite link, then keep it private, share it, or go public.
Related pages
Free for Windows.