Dead Space (2008) Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-09-22
- Windows (retail / Steam)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\Dead Space
Here's exactly where the original Dead Space keeps your saves on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back them up.
Save file locations
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\Dead Space
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\Electronic Arts\Dead Space . Save files look like ds_slot_00.deadspacesaved. This is the original 2008 game, not the 2023 remake.
Cloud saves
The original Dead Space (2008) on PC does not use Steam Cloud — saves stay local in Documents\Electronic Arts. Copy that folder yourself before reinstalling Windows or moving PCs.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Type %userprofile%\Documents\Electronic Arts and press Enter.
- Open the Dead Space folder.
- Copy the whole folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.
Save problems & fixes
Dead Space (2008) save won't load or says corrupt
Keep a copy of the whole Dead Space folder before overwriting. If a ds_slot file is broken, restore an earlier ds_slot copy or a manual backup. On Steam, verify integrity via Properties -> Installed Files.
My Dead Space saves are missing
Check Documents\Electronic Arts\Dead Space, not Documents\EA Games. The 2008 title used the Electronic Arts folder name. If empty, the game may be writing under a different Windows user profile.
FAQ
Where is the Dead Space (2008) save file on PC?
At C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\Electronic Arts\Dead Space. Press Win+R, type %userprofile%\Documents\Electronic Arts, then open Dead Space. Saves are named ds_slot_0x.deadspacesaved.
Does the original Dead Space use Steam Cloud?
No, the 2008 PC version stores saves locally, so back up the Dead Space folder yourself before moving PCs.
Is this the same as Dead Space (2023)?
No. The 2023 remake uses a different EA App / Steam path. This location is for the original 2008 release.
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