Moon Sweepers Save File Location: How to Backup & Fix Corrupted Saves

Few experiences are more frustrating than spending hours constructing automated lunar conveyor networks and tuning custom rovers, only to encounter a corrupted save file or load into an empty void beneath the moon terrain. Thanks to the Patch 1.0.4 stability update, Moon Sweepers now generates automatic rolling backups.

For base layout planning, see our base building guide, learn key shortcuts in the controls guide, or troubleshoot framerate freezes in the PC performance settings guide.

Exact Windows Save File Directory

Moon Sweepers stores all profile configurations, sector completion data, and multiplayer world states in your local Windows user directory:

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\DragDrop Games\Moon Sweepers\Saves\

How to Navigate to the Folder

1. Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
2. Copy and paste the following path into the box and press Enter:

   %LOCALAPPDATA%..\LocalLow\DragDrop Games\Moon Sweepers\

3. Open the Saves folder. Inside, you will see numbered folders representing each save slot (Slot0, Slot1, Slot2), alongside a dedicated Backups/ directory.

Step-by-Step Save Backup Procedure

Manually creating a backup takes less than 30 seconds:

1. Fully close Moon Sweepers and allow Steam Cloud syncing to complete.
2. Open the Saves/ folder using the path above.
3. Select your world folder (e.g., Slot0).
4. Press Ctrl + C then Ctrl + V to create a duplicate named Slot0 - Copy.
5. Store this copy in a safe location, such as a desktop archive folder or personal cloud storage.

How to Restore Corrupted Worlds from Patch 1.0.4 Backups

Starting with Patch 1.0.4, the game automatically keeps the last three successful sol cycles in a rolling backup directory. If your world fails to load or crashes to desktop during the loading screen:

Fixing the “Floating / Fallen Through Moon” Clipping Bug

A known issue can occur when loading into large bases where the astronaut character spawns slightly below ground collision:

1. Press Escape immediately upon loading.
2. Open the Gameplay Menu and click the red Unstuck Character button.
3. Your astronaut will be safely teleported to the central landing pad or nearest powered depot with all personal inventory intact.
4. If your vehicle is stuck inside terrain, board the vehicle and click Unstuck Vehicle from the same menu.