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Hollow Knight Save File Location

Here's exactly where Hollow Knight stores your saves on every platform, how to open the folder, and how to back them up.

Save file locations

Windows
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\ . Save files are user1.dat, user2.dat, etc. (one per save slot).

macOS
~/Library/Application Support/unity.Team Cherry.Hollow Knight

In Finder use Go > Go to Folder and paste the path.

Linux
~/.config/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight

Save files userN.dat live in this Unity config folder.

Cloud saves

On PC, Hollow Knight uses Steam Cloud, so your userN.dat saves sync across machines with the same account. If a cloud and local save conflict, choose the newer copy to keep your progress.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Type %userprofile%\AppData\LocalLow and press Enter.
  3. Open Team Cherry > Hollow Knight.
  4. Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.

FAQ

Where is the Hollow Knight save file on PC?

It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight. Press Win+R, type %userprofile%\AppData\LocalLow, then open Team Cherry\Hollow Knight. Slots are user1.dat, user2.dat, etc.

How do I back up a Hollow Knight save?

Copy the userN.dat file for your slot to a safe location, then paste it back to restore.

Can I move a Hollow Knight save between PC and Mac?

Yes — the userN.dat format is compatible. Copy the file from one platform's save folder to the other's.

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