Windows
Where Are Dead Cells Saves Located?
Dead Cells save slots location on PC in the Steam userdata tree under app ID 588650.
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Dead Cells stores save slots as user files in the Steam userdata tree under its app ID. Custom mode unlocks and boss-cell progress sit alongside the slots.
Slot files are small and portable. Copying them between machines with the same account just works, cloud sync aside.
Where Dead Cells stores this, by platform
Windows
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[SteamID]\588650\remote
Replace the Steam path and Steam ID with your own. 588650 is the game's Steam app ID. Slots are user_0.dat style files; copy the whole folder for a complete backup.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up one Dead Cells run?
Each slot is a .dat file (user_0.dat and siblings) in the remote folder. Copy individual slot files to back up specific runs, or the whole folder for everything.
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