ReStory Save File Location & Backup Guide

ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs keeps everything locally on your PC, which makes backups quick — and worth doing. Several hours of progress can disappear surprisingly fast if a patch goes wrong or Windows decides to misbehave, so this guide covers the exact save paths, the backup routine, and how Steam Cloud fits in. It's part of our main guide series on the game's systems.

Here's what you'll learn:

• The exact save file paths (Windows)
• How to back up and restore safely
• How Steam Cloud sync works

Where ReStory Saves Are Stored

The most commonly reported save location is:

C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\LocalLow\Mandragora\ReStory

Some installations instead use:

C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\ReStory\Saved\SaveGames

Your progress — repaired electronics, earned money, unlocked tools, workshop upgrades and story progression — lives in these folders.

Backing Up Your Progress

Backing up takes a minute and can save hours:

1. Close ReStory completely (a running game can write mid-backup)
2. Copy the entire save folder to a safe location
3. Keep a second copy on another drive or cloud storage if you can
4. Restore by copying the backup back into the original location, replacing the damaged files

Steam Cloud

ReStory supports Steam Cloud, so your save is synced to Valve's servers when Steam is online — a second safety net on top of local backups. Steam Cloud isn't a reason to skip manual backups, though: cloud sync can occasionally restore an older version after a reinstall if the local write raced the sync, and cloud saves don't help if you want to roll back a specific day.

Restoring After a Reinstall

If you reinstall Windows or move to a new PC:

1. Install ReStory and let Steam Cloud pull your save (if enabled)
2. If the cloud save is missing or wrong, paste your manual backup into the save folder path above
3. Launch the game — your shop should be exactly where you left it

Why Local Saves Matter for This Game

ReStory's save design is simple (a local folder, Steam Cloud as backup), but the game's systems make the habit genuinely important:

• The daily loop is the progress — rent (2,000 yen/week), internet plans and order deadlines all compound; losing a week of saves means re-earning money and re-doing customer arcs.
• Choice state is in the save — the branching story (endings guide) tracks every conversation decision; an older backup is the only way to undo a choice without replaying.
• Patches are coming — the first patch was in progress at launch (updates guide); indie launch patches occasionally touch save-adjacent systems, and a backup costs nothing.

FAQ

Where is the ReStory save file located? C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\LocalLow\Mandragora\ReStory is the most common path; some installs use C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\ReStory\Saved\SaveGames. Both are verified by the community.

Does ReStory support Steam Cloud? Yes — Steam Cloud is enabled, so saves sync when Steam is online. Manual backups are still recommended for patch safety.

How do I back up my ReStory save? Close the game, copy the entire save folder to another location (ideally two copies on different drives), and restore by copying it back if anything goes wrong.

Related Guides

• ReStory Guide — Everything You Need to Know
• ReStory Updates & Patch Notes
• ReStory System Requirements
• Does ReStory Use AI Art? The Facts Behind the Controversy
• ReStory Mods — Trainers, Cheats & Custom Content

Official resources: Steam store page · Steam news hub · IGN game page · GOG store page Last Updated: August 12, 2026