Renpy Game Save Location [portable] -

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

Saves are often mirrored in both the %APPDATA%/RenPy/ folder and the standard Steam userdata directory. Understanding the Dual-Save "Quirk"

On older Android builds or specific engine configurations, check: Internal Storage/RenPy/[GameName]/ iOS Save Location

folder often exists within the game's installation directory, this is typically used by developers during testing; for regular players, the active saves are stored in the user's "AppData" or "Home" folders. Default Save Locations by Platform You can find your save files (usually titled by the game's config.save_directory name) at these paths: %APPDATA%/RenPy/ C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Roaming\RenPy\ $HOME/Library/RenPy/ /Users/YourName/Library/RenPy/ $HOME/.renpy/ /home/yourname/.renpy/ Usually found in /Android/data/com.domain.gamename/files/saves renpy game save location

By default, Ren'Py uses a subdirectory named after the game (set by config.save_directory in the game's code) within these standard system folders: : %APPDATA%/RenPy/ / .

On Windows, Ren'Py typically saves data in the hidden folder. Standard Path: %APPDATA%\RenPy\ How to access: Press the Windows Key + R to open the "Run" dialog. Type %appdata% and hit Enter . Locate the folder named RenPy .

: If the system's AppData folder is unavailable or the developer has manually changed the path, the game might use this local folder. On Windows systems, Ren'Py stores save files in

define config.save_directory = "MyGame_123"

🔍 Where Does Ren’Py Save Your Game Files? (Windows, Mac, Linux)

You do not need to manually click through folders to find your saves on Windows. Press the to open the Run dialog box. Type %appdata% and hit Enter . On Windows, Ren'Py typically saves data in the hidden folder

Mobile platforms have stricter security, making save files harder to access without specific tools or root access. Android/data/com.domain.gamename/files/saves

This data is shared across all save files, even if you start a new game. It includes settings (volume, text speed), gallery unlocks, and "seen scene" data.