Renpy Game Save Location May 2026

screen save_location_info():
    modal True
    frame:
        xalign 0.5 yalign 0.5
        xpadding 30 ypadding 30
        vbox:
            spacing 15
            text "Save File Location" size 30 bold True
            text "Your game saves are stored at:"
            text get_save_directory() size 14
            text "You can manually copy or back up this folder." size 16
            textbutton "Open Save Folder" action OpenDirectory(config.savedir)
            textbutton "Close" action Hide("save_location_info")

Once you locate the folder, you’ll see several file types:

Want to change the save location? Use config.save_directory in options.rpy:

define config.save_directory = "MyGame_123"

This replaces GameName in the paths above. renpy game save location

Save this post for the next time you need to dig into your Ren’Py saves. 📁✨

Have a game that saves elsewhere? Let me know in the comments! Once you locate the folder, you’ll see several

~/.renpy/GameName

(Hidden folder – enable “Show Hidden Files” in your file manager.)

%APPDATA%\RenPy\game_name\

To quickly access this:

Save files typically have extensions like .save, .rpyb, or .rpysave. Search your computer for *.save while the game’s name is in mind.

Add an info screen accessible from the preferences or about menu. This replaces GameName in the paths above

There are two common exceptions where developers change the default save location: