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Technical Guide • 3 min read
How to Find AppData Game Save Folders in Windows 11 & 10
Step-by-step guide to locating %LOCALAPPDATA% and %APPDATA% game save directories. Includes shortcuts and run commands.
1
Understand the Two AppData Locations
Most modern PC games store local saves in either
%LOCALAPPDATA% (C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local) or %APPDATA% (C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Roaming). Unreal Engine titles commonly use Local, while FromSoftware and emulators prefer Roaming.
2
Press Win + R to Open Windows Run
On your keyboard, press the Windows Key and R simultaneously. This opens the Run command dialog.
3
Enter the Environment Variable
Type
%localappdata% and press Enter to instantly jump to your Local AppData folder, bypassing all hidden folder restrictions. For Roaming titles, type %appdata%.
4
Locate Your Game Folder
Look for your game publisher (e.g., Capcom, FromSoftware) or game title. Save files are usually located under
Saved\SaveGames or directly inside the title folder. Need exact paths for a specific game?
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