Where Are Downwell Save Files Located?
Downwell keeps progress in save.ini under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Downwell_v1_0_5 with Steam Cloud sync. Steam Cloud mirrors the file.
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Downwell stores progress in a single save.ini file inside its versioned LocalLow folder on Windows. GameMaker titles favor this one-file layout. Steam Cloud mirrors it for machine moves.
Linux runs through Proton with the same inner tree under the compatdata prefix. Back up the lone file before experimenting. Corrupt edits regenerate defaults, so keep a copy.
Where Downwell stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Downwell_v1_0_5\save.ini
Single save.ini file with all progress. Steam Cloud syncs it. Copy with the game closed; Proton mirrors the tree on Linux.
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/360740/pfx
Proton prefix for app ID 360740 mirroring the Windows tree inside. Same single-file backup logic applies here.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Downwell progress?
Close the game and copy save.ini somewhere safe. One file holds the whole descent record. Restore by copying it back with Steam Cloud paused.
How do I fully reset progress?
Delete save.ini with the game closed for a fresh well. Unlocks and best depths live in that file. Back it up first when the wipe is experimental.
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