The Long Dark Save File Location (Windows & Linux)

The Long Dark stores its save files at %LOCALAPPDATA%\Hinterland\TheLongDark 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 The Long Dark saves are stored

  • Windows — %LOCALAPPDATA%\Hinterland\TheLongDark
  • Linux — ~/.local/share/Hinterland/TheLongDark

How to open the save folder

  • Windows — press Win+R, paste %LOCALAPPDATA%\Hinterland\TheLongDark, and press Enter.

Backing up The Long Dark saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick The Long Dark — 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 The Long Dark store save files on Windows?

The Long Dark keeps its saves at %LOCALAPPDATA%\Hinterland\TheLongDark. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up The Long Dark saves automatically?

Yes — Checkpoint64 watches The Long Dark'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 The Long Dark save?

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