Windows
%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Steam\userdata\{steam_user_id}\413150\remote\
Start with the Steam Cloud remote directory, then check Documents, AppData and official notes if needed.
Stardew Valley · Save location
Stardew Valley save location and backup steps
Start with Steam Cloud userdata, then check platform-specific folders. Always close the game before copying save files.
Steam Deck
/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/userdata/{steam_user_id}/413150/remote/
Use Desktop Mode, open Steam userdata and close the game before backing up.
Linux
~/.steam/steam/userdata/{steam_user_id}/413150/remote/
Some distributions use ~/.local/share/Steam/userdata instead.
macOS
~/Library/Application Support/Steam/userdata/{steam_user_id}/413150/remote/
Only applies when the game supports macOS. Otherwise check Steam Cloud state.
Backup
Safe backup order
- Close the game and wait for Steam Cloud to finish syncing.
- Copy the full remote directory, not just a single file.
- Name the backup folder with date, game name and AppID.
- Before restoring, back up the current folder to avoid overwriting new progress.
Quality score
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