Mac users will find their Ren'Py saves tucked away in the user library. ~/Library/RenPy/ How to access: Open Finder .

%APPDATA%\RenPy\GameName

Add a button in the preferences screen:

Steam usually still saves to the standard OS paths listed above, but it may also store metadata in your Steam installation directory:

This local directory is highly common for games downloaded directly from independent platforms like Itch.io or Patreon. Persistent Data vs. Standard Saves

Note: This is a hidden folder in your Home directory. Press Ctrl + H in your file manager to see it. 📱 Mobile Locations

Before searching, you need to understand that Ren'Py saves data in one of two ways.

This dual-folder system is a default behavior of the Ren'Py engine. Here’s how it works:

On Windows, Ren’Py saves are stored in the hidden AppData directory. C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\RenPy\

On mobile devices, the save files are bundled inside the app's internal data directory. Accessing these requires a file manager app. Android/data/[org.game_name.package]/files/saves/ How to Find Your Saves Step-by-Step Method 1: Using the Run Command (Windows - Fastest)

In Finder, press Cmd + Shift + G , paste ~/Library/RenPy , then find your game.

If you have the Ren’Py SDK installed, you can navigate to:

The exact path depends on your operating system and how the developer configured the game. Below are the default paths where most Ren'Py titles store save files: :

Beyond individual save slots, Ren'Py also stores . This is a special type of save data that is not tied to a specific game point or slot. It tracks information that persists across all playthroughs, including:

~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/ /pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Roaming/RenPy/ 4. Android and iOS Save Locations

This replaces GameName in the paths above.