Where Are Ren'Py Game Saves Stored?
Ren'Py stores per game saves in a central RenPy folder outside the game install. The exact parent differs by operating system.
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Ren'Py keeps save slots, persistent data and error logs per game under a folder named for that game. This keeps saves intact when you update or reinstall the game.
The parent folder is inside your user profile on each system. You can override it with the RENPY_PATH_TO_SAVES environment variable.
Where Ren'Py stores this, by platform
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\RenPy\<gamename>\
<username> is your Windows account name. <gamename> is the save folder name set by the game, often the project title in lowercase with underscores. Contains save files, persistent and log.txt.
/Users/<username>/Library/RenPy/<gamename>/
<username> is your macOS account name. <gamename> is the save folder name set by the game. Use Go to Folder in Finder to open Library since it is hidden by default.
/home/<username>/.renpy/<gamename>/
<username> is your Linux user name. <gamename> is the save folder name set by the game. The folder is hidden because it starts with a dot.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the folder name for a specific game?
Look inside the RenPy parent folder for a folder matching the game title. If unsure, sort by date after running the game once, since Ren'Py creates the folder on first launch.
Does uninstalling the game delete saves?
No. Saves live outside the game folder, so they survive reinstalls. Delete the <gamename> subfolder manually if you want a full reset.
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