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Dave the Diver Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-20

Save file location (Windows (Steam)): %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\nexon\DAVE THE DIVER\SteamSData

Quick answer: On PC, Dave the Diver save files are stored in %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\nexon\DAVE THE DIVER\SteamSData. Copy that folder to back up your progress before modding, updating, or moving to a new PC.
Windows (Steam)
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\nexon\DAVE THE DIVER\SteamSData
Nintendo Switch
System Settings > Data Management > Save Data
PlayStation / Xbox
System saved-data menu

Here's exactly where Dave the Diver stores your Bancho run on PC, how to open the hidden LocalLow folder, and how to back it up before you tinker or move machines.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam)
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\nexon\DAVE THE DIVER\SteamSData

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\LocalLow\nexon\DAVE THE DIVER\SteamSData\<SteamID> . LocalLow is hidden by default — enable Hidden items in Explorer's View menu.

Nintendo Switch
System Settings > Data Management > Save Data

Switch saves stay in system storage and sync via Nintendo Switch Online; there is no user-accessible file on disk.

PlayStation / Xbox
System saved-data menu

Console saves are sealed; back them up to the platform cloud or external storage from the system menu.

Cloud saves

On PC the game syncs through Steam Cloud, so the SteamSData folder mirrors across machines on the same account. Close the game fully before replacing a save, or Steam Cloud may restore the older copy on next launch.

Cloud save conflict & platform recovery

Dave the Diver syncs its SteamSData folder through Steam Cloud, so replacing a save while the game or client thinks a newer cloud copy exists can silently restore the old one on next launch. Close everything and control the sync order to keep the save you want.

  1. Fully quit Dave the Diver and let it finish uploading before you touch the SteamSData folder.
  2. Disable Steam Cloud for the game (Properties → General) before copying a save in, so Steam can't overwrite it when you reopen.
  3. Back up the current SteamSData folder first; Steam Cloud only stores the latest synced state.
  4. Re-enable cloud after the right save is in place, then launch once to confirm it loaded before playing on.
Back up first (Windows) — copy & run

Steam Cloud mirrors the SteamSData folder and can overwrite a newer local save after offline play. Back it up before any fix:

robocopy "%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\nexon\DAVE THE DIVER" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\DaveTheDiver-Save-Backup" /E

Restore by copying the SteamSData folder back with the game closed and Steam offline so Cloud does not re-overwrite on next launch.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Type %userprofile%\AppData\LocalLow and press Enter (LocalLow is not reachable via %appdata%).
  3. Open nexon > DAVE THE DIVER > SteamSData, then your numbered Steam ID folder.
  4. Copy the whole folder somewhere safe before editing or moving PCs.

Save problems & fixes

Dave the Diver save won’t load or says it’s corrupt

Many games keep an automatic backup next to the save (a .bak or numbered copy) — close the game, copy that backup over the broken file, and reopen. On Steam, also right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.

My Dave the Diver save is missing or the folder looks empty

You are usually looking one level too high — open the numbered profile / Steam-ID sub-folder inside the path above, not the parent. If it is still empty, cloud sync may not have finished writing before the game overwrote the local copy; reconnect and let the cloud sync finish before launching.

Dave the Diver progress rolled back after a cloud save conflict

When Steam or the console reports a save conflict, always keep the version with the LATER timestamp. Choosing the older cloud copy overwrites newer local progress — the most common cause of “lost hours.” If unsure, disable cloud sync, back up the local folder first, then re-enable it.

Save won't load or shows as corrupted? See the Dave the Diver corrupted save fix guide to recover your progress step by step.

FAQ

Where is the Dave the Diver save file on PC?

At C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\LocalLow\nexon\DAVE THE DIVER\SteamSData. Note it's LocalLow, not the usual Roaming AppData folder.

Why can't I find the LocalLow folder?

LocalLow is hidden by default. In File Explorer open the View tab, hover Show, and enable Hidden items — or paste %userprofile%\AppData\LocalLow into the address bar.

Which folder holds the actual save?

Inside SteamSData there is a numbered folder matching your Steam user ID; that is where your run data lives.

Other games

Need another game or a quick backup? Use the Save Location Finder — pick any game to get its exact save path plus a ready-to-run backup command.