Disco Elysium Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-10-10
Save file location (Windows (Steam / GOG)): %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\ZAUM Studio\Disco Elysium\SaveGames
- Windows (Steam / GOG)
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\ZAUM Studio\Disco Elysium\SaveGames- macOS
~/Library/Application Support/ZAUM Studio/Disco Elysium/SaveGames- Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/632470/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/ZAUM Studio/Disco Elysium/SaveGames
Here's exactly where Disco Elysium stores your save on PC, macOS, and Steam Deck, how to open the folder, and how to back it up before you edit or move it.
Save file locations
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\ZAUM Studio\Disco Elysium\SaveGames
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\LocalLow\ZAUM Studio\Disco Elysium\SaveGames\ . AppData\LocalLow is hidden by default, so pasting the path into the address bar is the easiest way in.
~/Library/Application Support/ZAUM Studio/Disco Elysium/SaveGames
In Finder use Go → Go to Folder (Cmd+Shift+G) and paste the path.
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/632470/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/ZAUM Studio/Disco Elysium/SaveGames
On Steam Deck the save lives inside the game's Proton prefix, not your Linux home. AppID 632470. Proton always names the Windows user 'steamuser'. If installed on a microSD card, look under that card's steamapps/compatdata/ instead. The folder won't appear until you've launched the game once.
Cloud saves
On PC through Steam, Disco Elysium uses Steam Cloud, so your save syncs across machines on the same account. If a cloud and local save conflict after offline play, keep the newer one to avoid losing hours of dialogue progress.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Paste %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\ZAUM Studio\Disco Elysium\SaveGames and press Enter.
- Copy the whole SaveGames folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.
Save problems & fixes
Disco Elysium save won’t load or says it’s corrupt
Close the game fully, then look for an automatic backup next to the save (a .bak or numbered copy) and copy it over the broken file. On Steam, also right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.
My Disco Elysium save is missing or the folder is empty
You are usually in the wrong sub-folder — open the numbered profile/Steam-ID folder inside the path above, not its parent. If still empty, cloud sync may not have finished before the game overwrote the local copy; reconnect and let the cloud sync complete before launching.
Disco Elysium progress rolled back after a cloud sync
When Steam reports a save conflict, keep the version with the LATER timestamp — choosing the older cloud copy overwrites newer local progress, the most common cause of lost hours. If unsure, back up the local folder first, then let the cloud sync.
FAQ
Where is the Disco Elysium save file on PC?
It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\LocalLow\ZAUM Studio\Disco Elysium\SaveGames. Paste %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\ZAUM Studio\Disco Elysium\SaveGames into the File Explorer address bar.
How do I back up a Disco Elysium save?
Copy the whole SaveGames folder to another location, then paste it back to restore.
Where are Disco Elysium saves on Mac?
~/Library/Application Support/ZAUM Studio/Disco Elysium/SaveGames — open it with Go → Go to Folder in Finder.
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