- Deadly Days Roadtrip save location on PC lives under
AppData\LocalLowin your user folder - Progress to protect: unlocked characters, apples, duct tape unlocks, and bomb parts
- Back up before updating the game, especially after major patches like Sunscream
- Cloud saves: verify Steam Cloud is enabled before swapping PCs
- Never edit save files manually unless you keep a clean backup first
Why Your Save Files Matter in Deadly Days Roadtrip
Deadly Days Roadtrip is a bullet-heaven roguelite with heavy meta progression. Every run feeds your permanent profile: apple currency for stat upgrades at the bookshelf, duct tape for unlocking new items at the workbench, character unlocks like Penny the Clown and Bushy, and bomb parts such as the egg timer that advance your route toward the finale. Losing your save means losing all of that accumulated progress, so knowing where the files live is worth two minutes of your time.
The game runs on Steam for PC, and like most Unity-based titles it stores its data in a predictable Windows location rather than in the installation folder.
Video Highlights:
- Full gameplay run showing hub upgrades and meta progression
- Apple currency and duct tape unlock systems explained
- Character unlocks including Bushy and the rifle-kill challenge
- Route planning across mountains, woods, sand, and sewer biomes
Before any major update — such as the Sunscream update that added bosses, HQ runs, and base layout changes — copy your entire save folder. Patch migrations occasionally reset or corrupt profile data.
Save Location on Windows (Steam)
The fastest way to reach the save folder is through the Run dialog. Deadly Days Roadtrip is a Unity game, and Unity stores player data under AppData\LocalLow, organized by developer and game name.
| Method | Path / Action | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Run dialog | Press Win + R, type %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow | Opens the LocalLow folder directly |
| File Explorer | C:\Users\YOUR_NAME\AppData\LocalLow | Replace YOUR_NAME with your Windows username |
| In-game folder | Steam library > right-click game > Manage > Browse local files | Shows install folder, not saves |
| Steam Cloud | Steam > Settings > Cloud | Enables automatic online backup |
Inside LocalLow, open the publisher/developer folder (Assemble Entertainment publishes the Deadly Days series) and look for the game's named folder. If you don't see it immediately, search the LocalLow directory for "Deadly" or "Roadtrip" — the exact folder name may vary slightly by build.
AppData is hidden by default. If typing the path manually fails, enable View > Show > Hidden items in File Explorer, or always use the %USERPROFILE% Run shortcut.
How to Back Up and Transfer Saves
Follow this routine whenever you want to protect or move your progress, whether that's a fully upgraded Sheriff profile or a completed bomb assembly.
Close the game completely
Exit Deadly Days Roadtrip and confirm it isn't running in the Steam tray. Files saved while the game writes data can end up corrupted.
Open the LocalLow save folder
Press Win + R, paste %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow, and navigate into the publisher folder, then the Deadly Days Roadtrip folder.
Copy the entire folder
Copy the whole game folder — not just a single file — to a safe location such as an external drive or a cloud drive folder. Profile data may span multiple files.
Restore or transfer
On the target PC, install the game once, run it once, close it, then paste your backed-up folder over the newly created one, choosing to replace files.
Verify in-game
Launch the game and check the hub: your apples, duct tape, unlocked characters, and bomb parts should all be present.
Steam Cloud, when enabled, can sync saves automatically between machines. For guaranteed control — especially before big updates like a new biome or boss rework — keep a manual backup anyway.
Common Save Problems and Fixes
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Progress reset after update | Save migration or corrupted file | Restore from a manual backup folder |
| Save not found in LocalLow | Installed under a different service | Check the launcher's own save directory or Documents folder |
| Cloud sync conflict | Two PCs with divergent saves | Pick the newer file when Steam prompts you |
| Game crashes on load | Corrupted save entry | Delete the folder, let the game regenerate, restore selectively |
| Achievements intact but progression gone | Achievements are Steam-side, saves are local | Restore the save folder; achievements were never stored there |
Transferring saves from a much newer game version to an older install can break loading. Match game versions on both machines before transferring files.
If Steam Cloud is enabled, local files and cloud copies sync on launch and exit. A red cloud icon on the game in your library means a sync issue — resolve it before playing to avoid overwriting good data.
What Your Save Actually Contains
Meta Progression
- Apple currency upgrades at the bookshelf
- Crit damage, reload speed, cardio
- Faster learner, scrap find boosts
Unlocks
- Characters: Penny the Clown, Bushy, chicken, banana person
- Item unlocks via duct tape at the workbench
- Biomes such as the Gilded Barons
Campaign State
- Bomb parts: fryer oil, headset, register, egg timer, HQ map
- Bosses discovered and reworked versions
- Challenge objectives progress
Save Protection Routine:
- Back up the LocalLow folder before every major update
- Verify Steam Cloud status after reinstalling
- Keep at least two rotating backups on separate drives
- Test a restored backup on a second PC once
FAQ
Q: Where is the Deadly Days Roadtrip save location on PC?
The game stores its data under %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow in your Windows user folder, inside the publisher's folder. Press Win + R and paste that path to jump straight there. The install folder in your Steam library does not contain saves.
Q: Does Deadly Days Roadtrip have Steam Cloud saves?
Check Steam > Settings > Cloud and the game's Properties > General page. If cloud support is enabled, your local save in the Deadly Days Roadtrip save location syncs automatically between machines — but keep a manual backup anyway before major updates like Sunscream.
Q: Can I transfer my save to another computer?
Yes. Close the game, copy the entire game folder from AppData\LocalLow, install and run the game once on the target PC, then paste your backup over the freshly created folder. Match game versions on both machines to avoid loading errors.
Q: Will I lose my unlocked characters if my save is deleted?
Yes. Character unlocks like Penny the Clown and Bushy, apple upgrades, duct tape item unlocks, and bomb parts such as the egg timer are all stored in your local save. Steam achievements survive separately, but in-game progression does not — which is exactly why regular backups are recommended.