Where Are ADOM Save Files Located?
Modern ADOM saves per store variant under Documents ADOM, with config beside saves and an env var override. Old versions differ.
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ADOM versions its storage like geological strata. Current builds file per store variant under Documents ADOM: Steam, classic and GOG each get a child folder with saves and config inside. An environment variable overrides everything for traditionalists.
Saves wear svg extensions with autosave twins recoverable by renaming. Config files sit one level up from the save folder. Old-version guides describe genuinely different eras, so match the path to the build running.
Where ADOM stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\ADOM\adom_steam\savedg
Variant save folders per store with svg saves and autosave twins inside savedg. Config files sit in the variant parent. OneDrive users append its prefix. Env override restores install-dir mode.
<SteamLibrary>/steamapps/compatdata/333300/pfx/
Steam Play prefix for App ID 333300. The Documents tree maps inside the prefix drive. Variant and override behavior matches Windows exactly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up ADOM saves?
Copy %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ADOM whole with the game closed. Steam uses the adom_steam child with savedg saves, while classic and GOG use their own variant folders. Config files sit in the variant parent beside savedg.
Can I force ADOM to save in its folder?
Set ADOM_HOME to the install directory before launching. That restores old install-dir behavior across versions, overriding every Documents variant. OneDrive users find their tree under OneDrive Documents instead.
Why do ADOM guides disagree on paths?
Version archaeology. Release 1.1.1 saved in-dir, early 1.2 prereleases used hidden AppData, and current builds use Documents variants. Check the variant folder matching your store before assuming.
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