How can I verify the integrity of my game files to fix the Steam error, as suggested on Reddit?

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How can I verify the integrity of my game files to fix the Steam error, as suggested on Reddit?
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Within Steam, right-click the game experiencing the error, select 'Properties,' then go to the 'Local Files' tab. Click 'Verify integrity of game files...' Steam will then check and redownload any missing or corrupted files. This is a highly recommended first step based on Reddit discussions.