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Raft Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-29

Save file location (Windows (worlds)): %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User\User_<SteamID>\World

Quick answer: On PC, Raft save files are stored in %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User\User_<SteamID>\World. Copy that folder to back up your progress before modding, updating, or moving to a new PC.
Windows (worlds)
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User\User_<SteamID>\World
Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/648800/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/Redbeet Interactive/Raft/User/User_<SteamID>/World
Windows (player data)
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User\User_<SteamID>\Player

Here's exactly where Raft stores your worlds and player data on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back it up.

Save file locations

Windows (worlds)
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User\User_<SteamID>\World

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User\User_<SteamID>\World . The User_ folder is named with your Steam ID.

Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/648800/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/Redbeet Interactive/Raft/User/User_<SteamID>/World

Raft has no native Linux build; on Steam Deck it runs via Proton, so both the World and Player folders live inside the Proton prefix. AppID 648800. 'steamuser' is the Proton Windows user. Player data sits in the sibling User_<SteamID>/Player folder under the same prefix. On microSD, use that card's steamapps/compatdata/.

Windows (player data)
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User\User_<SteamID>\Player

Holds your inventory and character progress. Back up both World and Player together.

Cloud saves

Raft uses Steam Cloud. Let the cloud sync finish before you copy or restore a save so a later sync doesn't overwrite your backup. You can also open the folder in-game via Load World → Open Save Folder Path.

Cloud save conflict & platform recovery

Raft uses Steam Cloud and stores your World and Player data separately under a User_<SteamID> folder. If you restore a backup or play on two PCs, a later Steam sync can overwrite your restored world — and copying only the World folder without the matching Player folder loses your inventory and character progress.

  1. Close Raft fully (and let Steam finish any pending sync) before copying or restoring anything.
  2. Back up BOTH folders together: go to %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User\User_<SteamID> and copy the World and Player folders — they must stay paired.
  3. Identify the newest save: inside World the save with the newest modified date is your latest raft; in-game you can also use Load World > Open Save Folder Path to jump straight there.
  4. Exact backup command (Windows CMD): robocopy "%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\RaftSaveBackup" /E
  5. To keep a restored copy, disable Steam Cloud for Raft (Properties > General) before launching, confirm the correct world loads, then re-enable Cloud so your good copy uploads.
  6. If Steam already overwrote your world, check Steam's cloud copy via the Steam Cloud web page (store.steampowered.com > account > Steam Cloud) before playing further — playing again may push the bad copy up.
Back up first (Windows) — copy & run

Raft stores each world under a User_<SteamID> folder in LocalLow, and a mid-build crash can corrupt the active world. Back it up before updating:

robocopy "%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Raft-Save-Backup" /E /COPY:DAT /R:1 /W:1

This mirrors your whole Raft User tree (all SteamID sub-folders and worlds) to the Desktop untouched. Restore by pasting the User_<SteamID> folder back.

Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step Raft save transfer guide to copy your progress across without losing anything.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Paste %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User and press Enter (LocalLow is hidden).
  3. Open your User_<SteamID> folder, then copy the whole thing somewhere safe before editing or moving PCs.

Save problems & fixes

Raft save is missing or the folder is empty

You're likely in the wrong User_ folder — open the one named with your own Steam ID. If still empty, Steam Cloud may not have synced; reconnect and let it finish before launching.

Raft world won't load after an update

Copy your backup of the World folder back in, then verify integrity of game files on Steam (right-click Raft → Properties → Installed Files).

FAQ

Where is the Raft save file on PC?

At C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\Raft\User\User_<SteamID>. LocalLow is hidden, so paste the path into the Run box.

How do I back up a Raft world?

Copy the World and Player folders (or the whole User_<SteamID> folder) to a safe location. Let Steam Cloud finish syncing first.

How do I open the Raft save folder from the game?

From the main menu choose Load World, then Open Save Folder Path to jump straight to your saves.

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.