Renpy Game Save Location ^new^ -

Many Ren’Py games on Steam still use the same AppData\Roaming\RenPy folder. However, some Steam games redirect saves to Steam\steamapps\compatdata\[appid]\pfx\... if they use Proton. For native Windows Steam games, stick to %APPDATA%\RenPy .

💡 This is a folder name set by the game's creator, typically in the options.rpy file. In many games, it is the game's name, often followed by a unique number (e.g., MyGame-1234567890 ). This ensures that even if two different Ren'Py games share the same name, their save data won't conflict.

Example Path: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\RenPy\GameName renpy game save location

On Windows, if the saves are not in the game's localized /game/saves/ folder, Ren'Py utilizes the hidden AppData directory.

Modern Android restrictions block standard file managers from viewing the Android/data folder. Many Ren’Py games on Steam still use the

On Windows systems, Ren'Py stores save files in a hidden folder within your user profile:

It's helpful to know the difference between regular save files and persistent data. (e.g., 1-1-LT1 ) represent your progress at specific points in the game. Persistent data is different; it stores information not tied to a single playthrough, like unlocked gallery images, achievements, or overall game settings. This data is stored in the same master RenPy folder but in a file named persistent . For native Windows Steam games, stick to %APPDATA%\RenPy

Inside, you will see subfolders named after the games you have played. Method 2: Unhiding the Library Folder (macOS)

To help you find or transfer your files successfully, let me know: