Written for Version 1.6.9 of Stardew Valley. Last updated: December 2024.

Once you are in the Saves folder, you will see folders named after your characters. Inside each folder, there are two files. It is important to understand the difference.

However, if you use to run the game (common for Linux users), the saves are located in a different directory: ~/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/.config/StardewValley/Saves .

The save data for Stardew Valley on PC is typically located in the following directory:

When you open a specific farm's folder, you will typically see four distinct files. Understanding what these files do is crucial before you attempt to edit or restore them.

folder and paste it into a secure location like an external drive or cloud service (Google Drive, Dropbox). Automatic Mod Backup: If you use , the bundled SaveBackup mod automatically creates zipped daily backups in a save-backups subfolder within your game directory. Steam Cloud:

Has anyone tried downgrading a 1.6 save file to 1.5? : r/StardewValley

Sometimes, you need to go a step beyond simple backups. Here are a few common scenarios.

Note: If you play via Xbox Game Pass for PC, your saves are deeply integrated with the cloud ecosystem. To find local copies for Game Pass, you often have to dig into C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Packages\ under the game's specific app identity folder. Pro-Tips for Modded PC Players (SMAPI)

C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\StardewValley\Saves