By default, Ren'Py saves game data in the following locations:
This changes the folder inside RenPy/ . Avoid absolute paths for cross-platform compatibility.
The save directory has the following structure: renpy save location
If you are developing a game and want to test where your specific game is saving files, you can add this line of code to a script file (like options.rpy or any label):
Or simply check the log file log.txt inside your game project directory; it usually lists the save directory path on startup. By default, Ren'Py saves game data in the
When working with Ren'Py, developers should be aware of the following:
On Windows, most Ren'Py games store their active saves in the AppData folder. When working with Ren'Py, developers should be aware
/Android/data/[package.name]/files/saves or Documents/RenPy_Saves
Finding saves on Android is more difficult because they are stored in a hidden system directory that usually requires to view directly.
renpy.save_directory("My Saves")