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Hearth and Hamlet Save Files: Location and Compatibility
Quick Answer
On Windows, saves are stored in %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Godot\app_userdata\Hearth and Hamlet as .save files. On Linux, they live in $XDG_DATA_HOME/godot/app_userdata/Hearth and Hamlet. The game runs on the Godot engine.
These paths come from SteamDB’s reading of the Steam Cloud configuration (last updated 2026-08-20). The developer has not published official save-location documentation.
Steam Cloud is active with a quota of 9.54 MiB and up to 10 files. Demo saves are a separate question: the v1.0.46 update of June 15, 2026 made older demo saves incompatible, and whether a demo save carries into the full game is still officially unconfirmed.
Save File Locations
| System | Path | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Godot\app_userdata\Hearth and Hamlet (*.save) | SteamDB UFS parsing |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/godot/app_userdata/Hearth and Hamlet | SteamDB UFS parsing (Steam Cloud override) |
SteamDB derives these locations from the Steam Cloud configuration, not from official developer documentation. Treat them as the best available clue, not an official statement.
Steam Cloud Details
The recorded Steam Cloud configuration: quota 9.54 MiB, maximum 10 files, root folder WinAppDataRoaming, path Godot/app_userdata/Hearth and Hamlet, pattern *.save, recursive upload enabled.
Demo Save Compatibility
The official v1.0.46 patch notes (June 15, 2026) warn that the update contains major under-the-hood changes, so older demo saves are no longer compatible, with an apology for the inconvenience. The Steam Community hub repeats the same warning in English.
Whether a demo save transfers into the purchased full game has no dependable official answer as of 2026-08-20. Fan guide hearthandhamlet.com states the same and advises not to assume a transfer.
Older Demo Save Bug
Around demo patch 1.0.3 (April 2026), loading a 1.0.2 save briefly reset unlocked research. The developer confirmed the bug was fixed, but saves loaded during the affected window were permanently affected: building any new building re-unlocks the research, or players could start a new save.
This bug belongs to the demo era. Save behavior in the full release should be judged by the current version.
What Is Still Unconfirmed
- Whether the full game uses exactly the same save path as the demo
- Demo-to-full-game save transfer
- Whether manually editing .save files is safe — untested and risky
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Hearth and Hamlet save files?
On Windows: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Godot\app_userdata\Hearth and Hamlet. On Linux: $XDG_DATA_HOME/godot/app_userdata/Hearth and Hamlet. These paths come from SteamDB’s Steam Cloud parsing.
Does Hearth and Hamlet have Steam Cloud saves?
Yes. The recorded configuration allows 9.54 MiB and up to 10 files, matching *.save files in the Godot app_userdata folder.
Do demo saves carry over to the full game?
Unconfirmed. The v1.0.46 update made older demo saves incompatible, and no official statement covers demo-to-release transfer.
My research reset after loading an old save — why?
That was a demo-era bug around patch 1.0.3 (loading a 1.0.2 save). The developer fixed it and recommended building any new building or starting a new save if a save was affected.
Sources
Information checked: 2026-08-20