Where Are SpaceChem Save Files Located?
SpaceChem saves with per-OS roots and legacy Windows names.
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SpaceChem keeps saves plus config together in per-OS roots. Windows LocalAppData, Mac XDG quirk and Linux data each hold the tree. Official support documents every era.
Legacy Windows names cover XP through modern builds. Keep the OS-matched folder whole.
Where SpaceChem stores this, by platform
%LocalAppData%\Zachtronics Industries\SpaceChem
LocalAppData saves plus config with legacy era names documented. Never Documents. Official support authoritative.
~/.local/share/Zachtronics Industries/SpaceChem
Mono XDG quirk path even on Mac per official support.
~/.local/share/Zachtronics Industries/SpaceChem
Same XDG data tree with home fallback.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up SpaceChem?
Copy the SpaceChem folder matching the running OS with the game closed. Restoring means putting the folder back before launch.
Documents saves?
Official support names every era from XP through modern plus Mac Mono quirk. Never Documents despite guesses. Match the running OS root.
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