Game cache file (GCF)

Game cache files (GCF's) store encoded game content after it has been downloaded through Steam. These files (by default) may be found in the SteamApps folder.

Steam requires at least partial GCF content be downloaded for all single-player games (you can start playing as soon as sufficient content is downloaded to start the game).

The full GCF file for a multiplayer game must be downloaded before playing, as a multiplayer game may require any one of the standard maps included in the GCF package.

It is also worth noting that damaged or corrupted GCF files may interfere with gameplay.

موضوعات ذات صلة

• Verifying GCF Cache Files
• Defragmenting Game Cache Files
• Steam Problem: Unable to delete local content
• Can I distribute copies of any files in the Steam cache