Go to the appropriate save file path listed above. Copy the entire SaveGames folder and paste it into a safe location on your desktop. If the downloaded file corrupts, you can restore your original progress.
Locate the developer folder (usually labeled or AECRNIA depending on the specific title). seed of the dead save file updated
| Platform / Version | Save File Path (Location) | | :--- | :--- | | | %LOCALAPPDATA%\SeedOfTheDead\Saved\SaveGames\*.sav | | Seed of the Dead: Sweet Home (Steam) | C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\SoD2\Saved\SaveGames | | Seed of the Dead: Sweet Home (Itch.io / GOG) | Often in the game's root folder: .../Seed of the Dead Sweet Home/game/saves/ | Go to the appropriate save file path listed above
Steam Cloud likely replaced your new save file with your old cloud backup. Repeat the steps ensuring Steam Cloud is fully disabled before pasting the files. Locate the developer folder (usually labeled or AECRNIA
Copy the entire game folder and paste it into a safe backup location on your desktop. Step 2: Locate the Save Directory
In most shooter games, a save file is nothing more than a digital receipt of your progress—a checkpoint. However, in Seed of the Dead: Sweet Home , the save file functions more like a persistent "DNA strand" that dictates the strategic viability of your home base.
