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Steam Workshop Downloads Folder (steamapps/workshop/downloads)

Space: 5 GB – 50 GB+ gaming Windows, Linux, macOS
Quick Answer: The Workshop downloads folder stores temporary mod download chunks. Deleting stale temp downloads is safe.

Bottom Line: It is 100% safe to clear steamapps/workshop/downloads. Steam uses this folder to stage mod downloads before moving them to the active game directory.

What is Steam Workshop Downloads?

Located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\downloads, Steam stores temporary download chunks for game mods (Arma 3, Skyrim, Cities: Skylines).

Can You Delete Steam Workshop Downloads?

✅ Yes, safe to delete.

  • Clears Stale Temp Chunks: Stale failed mod downloads accumulate here without being registered by Steam.

How to Clean Up

del /f /q /s "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\downloads\*"

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