The following explains how to fix the missing game executable issue for dota2.

  1. Dota 2 shows “Missing game executable”, even after verifying the game (Figure 1).

Dota2 missing game executable issue

Figure 1

  1. To fix this issue, delete the bin folder from server Gamedisk:\Steam\steamapps\common\dota2\game (Figure 2).

Dota2 missing game executable issue

Figure 2

  1. Open steam steam on the server, right click on Dota 2 and go to “Properties” (Figure 3).

Dota2 missing game executable issue

Figure 3

  1. In “Properties”, go to “Installed files” and click on “Verify integrity of game files” (Figure 4).

Dota2 missing game executable issue

Figure 4

  1. Once verification is complete, the game should start normally.