Where Is the Lies of P Save File Located?

If you've ever wanted to back up your progress, transfer your save to another PC, or troubleshoot a corrupted file in Lies of P, knowing exactly where the game stores its save data is essential. Unlike some games that make this obvious, Lies of P tucks its files away in a system folder that most players never browse. Here's a clear breakdown of where to find it and what affects how that location might vary for you.

The Default Save File Location on PC

On Windows, Lies of P stores its save data in the AppData folder — a hidden system directory that Windows uses for application-specific files. The general path looks like this:

C:Users[YourUsername]AppDataLocalLiesofPSavedSaveGames 

To get there quickly, you can:

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog
2. Type %localappdata% and press Enter
3. Navigate to LiesofP > Saved > SaveGames

Inside that folder, you'll find files associated with your save slots. These are typically named with a combination of numbers or alphanumeric strings tied to your user profile or Steam ID.

💡 Tip: AppData is hidden by default. In File Explorer, go to View > Show > Hidden Items to make it visible.

Does the Save Location Change Based on How You Launched the Game?

Yes — and this is where things get slightly more complicated. The exact path can vary depending on your platform and storefront.

If you're on PC Game Pass, the save data is often stored inside a sandboxed WindowsApps or Packages folder, which requires additional steps (and sometimes special permissions) to access. This is a meaningful distinction if you're planning to copy or back up your files manually.

What's Actually Inside the Save Folder?

When you open the SaveGames directory, you'll typically see:

• Individual save slot files — representing each character or playthrough
• A settings or config file — storing your in-game preferences
• Possibly backup files with slightly different extensions

The files don't have obvious names like "slot1.sav." Instead, they're usually labeled with a Steam ID number or a long string of characters. Don't rename these files unless you know what you're doing — Lies of P is particular about how it reads save data.

Steam Cloud Sync and What It Means for Your Files 🎮

Lies of P supports Steam Cloud for PC players using Steam. This means your save files are automatically uploaded to Steam's servers and synced across devices. In practical terms:

• If your local save is deleted or corrupted, Steam may restore it from the cloud
• If you log into a different PC with your Steam account, your save can download automatically
• However, if a corrupted save syncs to the cloud before you catch it, it can overwrite the clean version — so manual backups still matter

To check or disable Steam Cloud sync for Lies of P specifically, right-click the game in your Steam library, go to Properties > General, and toggle the Steam Cloud setting.

Why Players Look for the Save File — and What Shapes the Experience

People search for this for several different reasons, and each one involves slightly different considerations:

Backing up progress — The most common reason. Manually copying the save folder to an external drive or cloud storage (like Google Drive or OneDrive) gives you a safety net that's independent of Steam Cloud. How often you do this depends on how much progress you'd be willing to lose.

Transferring to a new PC — Straightforward in theory: copy the save folder, paste it in the same path on the new machine. In practice, this works cleanly on Steam but can get complicated if you're switching storefronts or operating systems.

Modding or save editing — Some players use third-party tools to edit save files. This requires finding the exact file, understanding its format, and accepting the risk that a malformed file can break your save entirely.

Troubleshooting corruption — If the game refuses to load a save, having a recent backup from the correct folder means the difference between starting over and restoring five hours of progress.

Factors That Affect Where (and How Well) You Can Access Your Save

Not every player has the same experience with save file access, and a few variables determine how straightforward this actually is for you:

• Operating system version — Permissions and folder visibility settings differ slightly between Windows 10 and Windows 11
• User account type — Standard accounts may have restricted access to certain system folders compared to admin accounts
• Storefront — Steam gives relatively open access; Game Pass is more locked down by design
• Antivirus or security software — Some tools flag or quarantine files in AppData folders, which can interfere with saves or backups
• Custom Steam library paths — If you've moved your Steam installation to a secondary drive, the game files move — but the save data stays in AppData, not with the game install

That last point catches a lot of people off guard. Moving the game itself doesn't move your saves. The two locations are independent.

The Part That Depends on Your Setup

Understanding where Lies of P saves its files is the easy part. What gets more personal is figuring out the right backup strategy, whether Steam Cloud alone is sufficient for your situation, or what to do if you're dealing with a locked-down Game Pass installation. The answers shift depending on your platform, your tolerance for data loss, and how comfortable you are navigating system folders — and those are variables only your specific setup can answer.