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Nioh 3 Save File Location

Quick answer: On PC (Steam), Nioh 3 save files are stored in %LOCALAPPDATA%\KoeiTecmo\NIOH3\Savedata\<SteamID>\ . Copy that whole folder to back up your progress before a boss run, an update, or moving to a new PC. (A few builds also mirror data to Documents\KoeiTecmo\NIOH3 — check there if the AppData folder is empty.)

Here's exactly where Nioh 3 keeps your progress on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back it up before a brutal boss run.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\KoeiTecmo\NIOH3\Savedata\<SteamID>

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\KoeiTecmo\NIOH3\Savedata\<SteamID>\ . AppData\Local is hidden — paste %LOCALAPPDATA% into the Run box. Unlike older Koei Tecmo titles, Nioh 3 uses AppData rather than Documents; if empty, also check %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KoeiTecmo\NIOH3.

Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
<SteamLibrary>/steamapps/compatdata/<appid>/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/KoeiTecmo/NIOH3/

Under Proton the KoeiTecmo folder lives inside the game's compatdata prefix. Find <appid> by right-clicking Nioh 3 in Steam > Properties > Updates (or check the compatdata folder with the newest modified date).

PlayStation 5
Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Saved Data (PS5)

Console saves are sealed; back them up to PS Plus cloud or USB storage from the system menu.

Cloud saves

On Steam, Nioh 3 syncs your Savedata folder through Steam Cloud, so progress follows your account across machines. Quit the game fully before restoring a backup — otherwise Steam Cloud can re-download the older online copy on next launch and overwrite the save you just restored.

Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step Nioh 3 save transfer guide to copy your progress across without losing anything.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Paste %LOCALAPPDATA%\KoeiTecmo\NIOH3\Savedata and press Enter.
  3. Open the Savedata\<SteamID> folder — this holds your save slots.
  4. Copy the whole folder to a USB drive or cloud storage to back it up before updating or moving PCs.

Save problems & fixes

Cloud save overwrote my newer local save (or vice-versa)

Fully quit Nioh 3 and Steam, disable Steam Cloud for the game (Properties > General), copy your good save into %LOCALAPPDATA%\KoeiTecmo\NIOH3\Savedata\<SteamID>, launch once to confirm it loads, then re-enable cloud so it uploads the correct copy.

Save is missing or shows a corrupted/damaged slot

Nioh keeps rolling backups next to the main save. Open the Savedata\<SteamID> folder, look for a duplicate slot file with a .bak-style or numbered suffix, copy it aside, then remove the corrupted one so the game loads the backup. Verify game files via Steam (Properties > Installed Files) before overwriting anything.

Wrong SteamID folder / save from another account shows up

The <SteamID> subfolder is your numeric Steam ID. If you moved from another account, your slots are inside that other numeric folder — copy them into your current SteamID folder rather than launching the game first.

FAQ

Where is the Nioh 3 save file on PC?

At C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\KoeiTecmo\NIOH3\Savedata\<SteamID>\ . Press Win+R, type %localappdata%, then open KoeiTecmo\NIOH3\Savedata.

Does Nioh 3 use Steam Cloud?

Yes — the Savedata folder syncs through Steam Cloud, but a local copy still lives in AppData. Close the game before swapping files so cloud doesn't overwrite your restore.

Can I move my Nioh 3 save to a new PC?

Yes. Copy the whole Savedata\<SteamID> folder to the same path on the new PC — see our Nioh 3 save transfer guide for the exact steps.

Other games

Need another game or a quick backup? Use the Save Location Finder — pick any game to get its exact save path plus a ready-to-run backup command.