| File Type |
Game Cache File |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Cache file used by Valve Corporation's Steam game development software; contains a virtual file system that may include metadata, file fragments, checksums and other data; used for updating Valve software.
GCF was originally and acronym for "Grid Cache File," but now stands for "Game Cache File;" it is the format used for storing official Steam games and for downloading official content; GCF files are not meant to be manually altered by the user. |
| Program(s) that open gcf files |
Windows: Valve Steam or GCFScape |
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