Factorio is one of those games that requires a guide to get the hang of. This is no surprise, as organizing autonomous production of vital resources after crash-landing on a hostile planet is no easy task. However, some users (those who decide to simplify their progress with cheats or simply load someone else’s save) may encounter difficulties even when searching for save files. Our guide will help you quickly resolve this issue, so you can move on to solving more serious problems that await you in Factorio.
The game is officially available for PC purchase through the Steam and GOG digital stores . And in any case (even pirated versions ), Factorio saves will be stored in one place:
- C:/Users/[Username]/AppData/Roaming/Factorio/saves/
However, save files are located in the AppData folder, which may be hidden by default by Windows security. To change this setting, you can check the “Hidden items” box or press Win + R and enter the following text in the window that opens: %APPDATA%/Factorio/saves/
Factorio is also loved for being ideal for laptops and portable devices like the Steam Deck . However, they may run on different operating systems, which will cause save locations to differ:
Linux (Steam Deck):
- /home/user/.factorio/saves
macOS (OS X):
- ~/Library/Application Support/factorio/saves/
