Space Engineers Save File Location (Windows)

Space Engineers stores its save files at %APPDATA%\SpaceEngineers\Saves on Windows. Checkpoint64 already knows this folder — it backs it up automatically and keeps every version, so a corrupted or overwritten save is one click from restored.

Where Space Engineers saves are stored

  • Windows — %APPDATA%\SpaceEngineers\Saves

How to open the save folder

  • Windows — press Win+R, paste %APPDATA%\SpaceEngineers\Saves, and press Enter.

Backing up Space Engineers saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick Space Engineers — the save path above is already preset.
  2. Auto-backup watches the folder and uploads a new version whenever it changes, keeping full history.
  3. Restore any version in one click if a save corrupts, gets overwritten, or a mod breaks it.

Common questions

Where does Space Engineers store save files on Windows?

Space Engineers keeps its saves at %APPDATA%\SpaceEngineers\Saves. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up Space Engineers saves automatically?

Yes — Checkpoint64 watches Space Engineers's save folder and uploads a new version every time it changes, so you get automatic backups with full version history. Free download for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

How do I restore an earlier Space Engineers save?

With Checkpoint64, open the save's version list and restore any earlier version in one click — it puts those exact files back in Space Engineers's save folder. Without a backup tool there's usually nothing to go back to: the folder only holds the latest files.