Where Are Half Sword Save Files Located?
Half Sword saves go to LocalAppData under HalfSwordUE5, while the itch.io build keeps config in its install folder.
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Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator from Half Sword Games, in early access since January 30, 2026. The Unreal project is named HalfSwordUE5, and that name is what you need to find under %LOCALAPPDATA%.
Saves land in %LOCALAPPDATA%\HalfSwordUE5\Saved\SaveGames. Configuration is where the storefront starts to matter. The Steam build reads it from the same LocalAppData tree, but the itch.io build uses a Saved\Config\Windows folder inside the game's install directory. Steam Cloud is enabled for the Steam version.
Where Half Sword stores this, by platform
%LOCALAPPDATA%\HalfSwordUE5\Saved\SaveGames
Shared by both storefronts according to PCGamingWiki. Keep the game closed while copying; a combat sim save can corrupt mid-write.
%LOCALAPPDATA%\HalfSwordUE5\Saved\Config\Windows
Used by the Steam build. The itch.io build reads config from <install folder>\HalfSwordUE5\Saved\Config\Windows instead.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Half Sword saves?
In %LOCALAPPDATA%\HalfSwordUE5\Saved\SaveGames. The folder uses the Unreal project name, so searching for Half Sword with a space will not find it. Both storefront builds use the same save folder.
Where are Half Sword settings on the itch.io version?
In <install folder>\HalfSwordUE5\Saved\Config\Windows. The Steam version uses %LOCALAPPDATA%\HalfSwordUE5\Saved\Config\Windows instead, so the two installs keep separate settings.
Does Half Sword use Steam Cloud?
Yes, Steam Cloud is enabled for the Steam version. The itch.io build does not use Steam, so back up its settings folder by hand if you move that install.
Can I move a save between the Steam and itch.io versions?
The save folder is the same, so copying it between installs is possible. The two builds may be on different versions, though, so keep the original until the other copy loads.
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