Raft Save File Location

Here's exactly where Raft stores your worlds and player data on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back it up.

Save file locations

Windows (worlds)
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User\User_<SteamID>\World

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User\User_<SteamID>\World . The User_ folder is named with your Steam ID.

Windows (player data)
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User\User_<SteamID>\Player

Holds your inventory and character progress. Back up both World and Player together.

Cloud saves

Raft uses Steam Cloud. Let the cloud sync finish before you copy or restore a save so a later sync doesn't overwrite your backup. You can also open the folder in-game via Load World → Open Save Folder Path.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Paste %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User and press Enter (LocalLow is hidden).
  3. Open your User_<SteamID> folder, then copy the whole thing somewhere safe before editing or moving PCs.

Save problems & fixes

Raft save is missing or the folder is empty

You're likely in the wrong User_ folder — open the one named with your own Steam ID. If still empty, Steam Cloud may not have synced; reconnect and let it finish before launching.

Raft world won't load after an update

Copy your backup of the World folder back in, then verify integrity of game files on Steam (right-click Raft → Properties → Installed Files).

FAQ

Where is the Raft save file on PC?

At C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User\User_<SteamID>. LocalLow is hidden, so paste the path into the Run box.

How do I back up a Raft world?

Copy the World and Player folders (or the whole User_<SteamID> folder) to a safe location. Let Steam Cloud finish syncing first.

How do I open the Raft save folder from the game?

From the main menu choose Load World, then Open Save Folder Path to jump straight to your saves.

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.