2020 • Steam Cloud supported
Phasmophobia
Save file location and backup guide for Phasmophobia, covering local progress protection and PC migration.
Note: Save paths may change with game updates or patches. Always verify the location before using it. Paths may vary by game version, launcher (Steam, Epic, GOG), or regional releases.
Save Locations
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Kinetic Games\Phasmophobia\saveData.txt Back up the saveData file and related LocalLow folder contents before reinstalling. Steam Cloud may restore automatically, but verify after reinstalling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I back up Phasmophobia saves before reinstalling?
Copy the full Phasmophobia save folder before reinstalling or moving PCs. Keeping the complete save set together helps restore unlocks, progress, and related local data correctly.
Why is my Phasmophobia save not loading after I restore it?
Steam Cloud can overwrite a manual restore. Pause sync for Phasmophobia, restore the local save data, launch once to verify the correct progress appears, then re-enable sync after confirming the restore worked.
Can I move my Phasmophobia save to another PC?
Yes. Copy the local save data to the same Windows location on the new PC, then launch Phasmophobia and verify your progress appears correctly before deleting the old backup.
Is Phasmophobia online progress stored in local save files?
Phasmophobia uses local save data for important player progression, while online lobby behavior is separate. Back up the local file if you want to preserve your progression across reinstalls.
What should I do if my Phasmophobia save looks corrupted?
Restore the newest working backup of the local save data and keep cloud sync off until you confirm Phasmophobia loads the correct restored progress.