Support/Save game backup and restore

This page explains how to back up, restore, and share save games in Out of Ore.

Out of Ore does not currently support Steam Cloud, so save games are stored locally on your computer.

When should I back up my save games?

It is recommended to back up your save games:

• Before reinstalling the game
• Before reinstalling Windows
• Before switching to a new computer
• Before troubleshooting crashes or issues
• If you want to share a save game with another player

Important folders

The most important folders related to save data are:

Save games

%localappdata%\OutOfOre\Saved\SaveGames

Company data

%userprofile%\Documents\My Games\Out of Ore\Companies

For a full list of file locations, see Support/File locations.

Backing up save games

Before starting, make sure the game is completely closed.

1. Open the SaveGames folder:

%localappdata%\OutOfOre\Saved\SaveGames

1. Copy the entire SaveGames folder
2. Paste it somewhere safe (for example another drive, a USB stick, or a backup folder)

If you want to preserve company progression as well, back up the Companies folder:

%userprofile%\Documents\My Games\Out of Ore\Companies

Restoring save games

To restore a backup:

1. Make sure the game is completely closed
2. Copy your backed-up SaveGames folder
3. Paste it back into:

%localappdata%\OutOfOre\Saved\

1. Allow Windows to replace existing files if prompted

If restoring company data, do the same with the Companies folder:

%userprofile%\Documents\My Games\Out of Ore\

After restoring, start the game and load your save from: Single Player → Load Game

Sharing save games with other players

Save games can be shared between players.

To share a save game:

1. Open the SaveGames folder
2. Locate the folder with the name of the save game you want to share
3. Compress (zip) that save folder
4. Send the ZIP file to the other player

The receiving player should:

1. Extract the save folder
2. Place it inside their own SaveGames folder
3. Start the game and load the save

Note: Sharing save games will transfer the world state, but progression tied to companies depends on whether the receiving player also has the same company data.

Notes about company data

Company data is stored separately from save games.

If a save game relies on a specific company:

• That company must also exist on the receiving system
• Company data can be shared by copying the relevant company folder

Company behavior and progression may change in future updates.

Important warnings

• Always close the game before copying or replacing files
• Always keep a backup before restoring or modifying save data
• Do not modify save files unless instructed by support
• Avoid renaming files inside save folders

Need help?

If you are unsure how to proceed or need assistance, the best place to get help is our Discord server.

Please post your question in the game-help forum channel, where other players and the development team can help.

• Discord server: https://discord.gg/nmc
• Game help forum: https://discord.com/channels/463319805311582208/1251084151243804713