Where Are Crypt of the NecroDancer Save Files Located?
NecroDancer keeps saves as save_data XML files in the install folder data directory on PC, with unlocks also in %APPDATA%\NecroDancer\SynchronyConfig.lua.
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NecroDancer stores progress inside its own install folder rather than AppData, which surprises everyone looking in the usual places. The data subfolder holds numbered save_data XML files plus a save_game backup. Steam user data mirrors a copy under app ID 247080.
Unlocks live a second life in SynchronyConfig.lua under AppData NecroDancer. Deleting saves without touching that file leaves progression half reset. The official crash fix is renaming save_game.xml and relaunching, which regenerates cleanly.
Where Crypt of the NecroDancer stores this, by platform
<SteamLibrary>\steamapps\common\Crypt of the NecroDancer\data
Numbered save_data XML files plus save_game.xml live here. Edit MaxHealth style values with the game closed. Cloud mismatch prompts ask local versus cloud on next launch.
~/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/Crypt of the NecroDancer/data
Same install relative data folder holds saves on native builds. Unlocks live in the user config tree. Back up both halves together.
~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Crypt of the NecroDancer/data
Install relative saves like other platforms. Reach the Steam folder with Finder Go to Folder. Config and unlocks sit in user Library.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reset NecroDancer progress?
Delete save_data.xml in the install data folder plus the userdata 247080 folder to start over. Back both up first since cloud sync restores deleted files. The SynchronyConfig.lua holds unlocks separately.
Can I edit my NecroDancer save?
Open save_data with its number suffix in WordPad and edit values like MaxHealth, then launch and pick local save over cloud on the mismatch prompt. Back up first since bad edits corrupt the run. Number suffixes distinguish slots.
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