Fields of Mistria Save File Location — Where Saves Are & How to Back Up (1.0)
Where Fields of Mistria stores your save files, the save-on-sleep system, and how to back up (or restore) your 1.0 farm safely.
Fields of Mistria Save File Location — Where Saves Are & How to Back Up
Fields of Mistria saves on sleep — there's no manual save, so the save file is your whole farm's history. Knowing where it lives matters for backups, modding (see the mods guide), and recovery after a crash.
This guide covers the save location, the save-on-sleep behavior, and a safe backup routine.
The Save Location
The exact path varies by platform, but on Windows via Steam the save lives under your Steam userdata folder:
- Windows:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\2142790\remote\(or the standard Steam userdata path for your install) - SteamOS / Linux: under the Steam userdata equivalent for app 2142790 (in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<SteamID>/2142790/) - Steam Cloud: Fields of Mistria uses Steam Cloud sync — the remote folder mirrors your cloud save
The fastest way: Steam → right-click Fields of Mistria → Manage → Browse local files, then look for the userdata/remote folder matching the app ID (2142790).
Save-on-Sleep: What It Means
- The game writes your save when you sleep — closing the game mid-day loses that day's progress
- No manual save — plan around it (the beginner's guide warns about mining "one more floor" before sleeping)
- Faints and 2 AM collapses still save-on-sleep — you keep the previous day's state, not the lost day
Save-edit mods (see the mods guide) can corrupt saves. Always copy the save folder before installing anything that touches saves.
How to Back Up
- Close the game (or sleep to save first, then close)
- Copy the save folder —
userdata\<SteamID>\2142790\→ a backup location (external drive or cloud) - Label backups by date — saves are timestamped; keep the last few
- Restore by copying the backup back into the folder (with the game closed)
If you restore an older save while Cloud sync is active, Steam may overwrite it with the newer cloud version. Turn off Cloud sync for the game (Properties → Updates) before restoring, then re-enable after.
FAQ
Where is the Fields of Mistria save file? In your Steam userdata folder for app 2142790 — typically Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\2142790\remote\ on Windows.
Can I manually save in Fields of Mistria? No — the game saves on sleep only. Sleep before closing to keep the day.
How do I back up my farm? Copy the app-2142790 save folder to a safe location, game closed; restore by copying back (disable Cloud sync first).
Is my save in the Steam Cloud? Yes — the game uses Steam Cloud, so your save syncs across devices with the same account.
Related Guides
- Fields of Mistria Mods Guide — Back Up Before Modding
- Fields of Mistria Beginner's Guide — Save-on-Sleep Habits
- Fields of Mistria Platforms Guide — Steam Cloud & Cross-Save
- Fields of Mistria Achievements Guide — Retroactive on Saves
- Fields of Mistria Guide — How to Play in 1.0
- Fields of Mistria Farm Layout Guide — Safe Experimentation
Official resources: Steam store page · Official site · Wikipedia · Fields of Mistria Wiki (wiki.gg) · IGN wiki