Where Are Herdling Save Files Located?
Herdling keeps PC saves in AppData LocalLow under the studio folder, with Steam Cloud mirroring for backup.
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Herdling follows the Unity layout on Windows. Saves sit in AppData LocalLow under the Okomotive folder, away from the Steam library. Settings and prefs sit beside them. That split explains why verifying game files never restores lost progress.
Treat Steam Cloud as a mirror, not the master. It syncs the same LocalLow files when enabled. Keep dated folder copies before reinstalls or balconies of mods, and restore with the game closed so launches do not overwrite the older set.
Where Herdling stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Okomotive\Herdling
Exact folder name may vary by build, check LocalLow studio folders if this does not match. Back up the whole Herdling folder rather than single slots for consistent restores.
Frequently asked questions
Does Herdling use Steam Cloud?
Yes when enabled for the title, syncing the LocalLow files above. Keep manual copies too, since a fresh local session can upload over good cloud data after a reinstall.
How do I reset Herdling progress cleanly?
Close the game, rename the Herdling folder above as a backup, then relaunch for a fresh set. Delete the backup only after the new run saves once cleanly.
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