Tips to open GAM file

Can't open the GAM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GAM files as well as a list of programs that support GAM files.

GAM file extension

File Name Saved Game Format
File Category Game Files

The GAM file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GAM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GAM file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is GAM file?

The GAM file has been categorized as Game Files. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Saved Game Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. There are also 8 alternative programs to handle the GAM file. System Shock 2, Neverwinter Nights, Rise of Nations, CyberBoard will apply when it is not possible to use Various video games.

How to open GAM file?

The main problem with Saved Game Format is that the GAM file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open GAM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GAM file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Various video games

In this case, you should first verify that the Various video games application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Various video games in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support GAM files.

Step 2. Create association of Various video games with GAM files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the GAM file to open in the Various video games application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the GAM file with the Various video games program.

Step 3. Update Various video games to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Various video games program with the Saved Game Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GAM file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the GAM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file GAM or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected GAM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of GAM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular GAM file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted GAM files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move GAM to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the GAM file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.