Where Do GDevelop Games Store Save Data?
GDevelop game local storage leveldb folders on Windows, macOS and Linux per game name.
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Desktop games built with GDevelop persist storage variables in a Chromium-style Local Storage folder named after each game. Every title gets its own directory, so saves never collide between games.
The data sits in a leveldb database rather than readable files. Copy the per-game folder to back up progress, and keep the game name identical on restore.
Where GDevelop stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\<GAME_NAME>\Local Storage\leveldb
One folder per exported game, named from its project properties. Replace <GAME_NAME> with the title's folder. Copy it with the game closed to preserve storage variables.
~/Library/Application Support/<GAME_NAME>/Local Storage/leveldb
Same per-game leveldb layout. Use Finder Go > Go to Folder since Library is hidden.
~/.config/<GAME_NAME>/Local Storage/leveldb
Same storage database as the other builds. Browser exports instead use the browser's own local storage.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up a GDevelop game's progress?
Copy the game's Local Storage folder from the paths above with the game closed. Paste it back to the same game-name path to restore.
Can I edit GDevelop save data by hand?
Not practically. Values live in a leveldb store, so use the game's own debug or storage actions instead of file edits.
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