Where Are Obra Dinn Save Files Located?
Obra Dinn saves three plain-text slots in LocalLow 3909 with auto-backups beside them. Config lives in registry.
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Obra Dinn saves as readable text, three slots plus auto-backups in a LocalLow studio folder. Registry keys hold config apart from progress. Cloud and Galaxy mirror per store.
Corruption recovery runs through the Backup child with documented flows. Text format invites inspection with standard caution. Copy files plus reg export for complete moves.
Where Return of the Obra Dinn stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\3909\ObraDinn
Three plain-text slot files with auto-backup child beside them. Registry carries config separately. Copy folders whole with the game closed.
<SteamLibrary>/steamapps/compatdata/653530/pfx/
Steam Play prefix for App ID 653530. The LocalLow tree maps inside the prefix drive. Same text slots plus backups on Deck and Linux.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Obra Dinn saves?
Copy the ObraDinn folder with its three slot text files plus the Backup child while the game closed. Registry keys carry config separately through reg export. Cloud and Galaxy mirror per store.
My Obra Dinn save corrupted. Any recovery?
Open the Backup subfolder beside the slot files for auto-saved copies. A community guide documents the recovery flow. Registry holds options rather than progress, so files rule restores.
Are Obra Dinn saves in the registry?
They split saves from settings cleanly. Slot text files carry progress while registry keys carry options. Roaming and userdata variants in generic guides mislead for this title.
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