The developer supplied this Windows folder: C:\Users\[username]\AppData\LocalLow\Art Games Studio SA\Fell _ Sell. Copy the entire folder before changing anything.
What is verified
- The path comes from the July 21, 2026 developer reply; a current-device path test is not claimed.
- AppData is hidden by default on many Windows installations.
- A folder copy is safer than editing files in place.
Version-aware guidance
What changed recently
Ver. 1.1.2 introduced automatic save repair and recovery; Ver. 1.4.3 fixed loading older 1.4.0 demo saves. These fixes do not replace the need for a protected copy before manual recovery.
Read the dated update timelineOpen the supplied directory
Replace [username] with the Windows account name and navigate to C:\Users\[username]\AppData\LocalLow\Art Games Studio SA\Fell _ Sell. If AppData is hidden, enable hidden items or paste the path into File Explorer with the correct username.
Close Fell & Sell before copying or inspecting the files. Working while the game writes a save can leave the backup internally inconsistent.
Create a dated folder copy
Copy the entire Fell _ Sell folder to a separate location and add a date and time to the copy name. Preserve every slot and backup file rather than selecting only the file that looks current.
Do not move the original folder, rename live files, or delete older backups during this step. The goal is a reversible snapshot before diagnosis begins.
Continue only with a specific recovery goal
If a slot is damaged, preserve it first and check the current save-system guide. Ver. 1.1.2 can recover or repair specified older save problems automatically, while Ver. 1.4.3 addresses loading from the older 1.4.0 demo. Manual .bak1 restoration is a fallback for a specific remaining problem, not a routine migration step.
Cloud synchronization can complicate recovery by replacing a local file. Keep the protected copy outside the live directory and verify which version the game loads after each single change.
Outdated advice to avoid
The Windows path comes from a July 21 demo-era developer reply, not a fresh platform-by-platform file-location test. Do not infer a Steam Deck or Proton path from it, or assume every old save needs manual editing.
Frequently asked
Questions about fell and sell save location
Why can I not see AppData?
Windows commonly hides AppData; enable hidden items in File Explorer or paste the complete path with your account name.
Should I edit files while the game runs?
No. Close the game first, copy the complete folder, and make only one reversible change at a time.
How was this guide verified?
Reviewed September 19, 2026 against the linked official Steam announcements. Ver. 1.4.3 is the named patch baseline; the September 18 public Dungeon Update is distinguished wherever it changes earlier advice. Older developer replies and community reports retain their original dates and labels.
Evidence registry
Sources & verification
- Developer replyHouse-upgrade loss and backup recoveryPublished 2026-07-21 · Source checked 2026-08-27
Demo-era developer reply of July 21: Windows save directory and .bak1 recovery procedure. Not a guarantee for current saves.
- Official announcementVer. 1.1.2 - SAVE FILE RECOVERY AND REPAIRPublished 2026-08-30 · Source checked 2026-09-19
Official Steam announcement. Publication timestamp: 2026-08-30T09:41:19.000Z
- Official announcementVer. 1.4.3 - QuestBoard Fixes, Audio Fixes & System Polish!Published 2026-09-07 · Source checked 2026-09-19
Official Steam announcement. Publication timestamp: 2026-09-07T10:13:57.000Z