There is no denying that the Steam Deck has revolutionized handheld gaming like never before, but there is much to be desired. For instance, several games may not take advantage of Steam’s cloud save feature. While it is frustrating that not all games take advantage of Steam's cloud save feature, players can solve this problem by making manual backups of their saves.

Additionally, players who want to transfer save files from Steam Deck to their PC will be pleased to know they will not need to start their game from scratch when switching devices. Keeping this in mind, this guide will provide simple steps for transferring save files from Steam Deck to PC.

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Steps for Transferring Save Files from Steam Deck to PC

Save game location for Windows and Steam Deck on pcgamingwiki

Here is what you need to do to transfer save files from Steam Deck to PC:

  1. You will need an app to transfer files from Steam Deck to PC or you will need to connect it via USB. If you are using an app to transfer files, make sure hidden files are enabled. To do so, click on the hamburger-style menu at the top right corner of the Explorer Menu and tick Show Hidden Files.
  2. Visit pcgamingwiki.com.
  3. Look for the game for which you want to transfer saves from Steam to PC.
  4. Select the game and scroll down until you come across save game data location (Steam Play Linux).
  5. Navigate to the save game data location on your Steam Deck.
  6. Copy the save game data and transfer it to your PC.
  7. On your PC, move the files to the same location if you are running Linux. If you are running Windows on a PC, move it to the location specified on pcgamingwiki.com.

Now that you know how to transfer save files from Steam Deck to PC, you will be pleased to know you can reverse the process to transfer save files from PC to Steam Deck. Initially, this process might seem like a hassle, but once you get through it, you will get the hang of it.

Of course, Steam could make this process even simpler, but there is no guarantee they would address this pain point. Until Steam provides a simpler alternative, follow the instructions provided above to transfer save files from Steam Deck to PC.

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Steam Deck Console
Steam Deck
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4K Capabilities
Yes
Screen
7" diagonal 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio) 60Hz
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Storage
64 GB - 512 GB
CPU
AMD APU Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz
Battery
40Whr battery. 2 - 8 hours of gameplay
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0 and Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Ports
1x USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, 1x USB 3.2,1x Micro SD slot, 1x 3.5 audio jack
Dimensions
298mm x 117mm x 49mm
Weight
Approx. 669 grams
Audio
Stereo with embedded DSP for an immersive listening experience and Dual Microphone Array