For the vast majority of games using Goldberg SteamEmu, save files are stored in the following directory:
Inside the save folder, you will find a settings subdirectory containing global configuration files: : Used to set your in-game username. user_steam_id.txt : Stores your fake 64-bit Steam ID.
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If you are using an older version of the emulator and want to update to the latest .ini based configuration system, a migration tool is available within the gse_fork project. This tool can automatically convert your old steam_settings folder to the new format. You can find this tool and instructions on the project's official GitLab or related GitHub pages.
If you need help configuring your specific setup, let me know: What are you trying to manage saves for? For the vast majority of games using Goldberg
: This directory mimics Steam's official cloud storage. Most actual game save files (e.g., .sav , .dat , .bin ) reside here.
A quick way to access this is to press Win + R , type %appdata% , and hit Enter. This will open the Roaming folder, where you can find the Goldberg SteamEmu Saves folder. While the default location is the same for all games, the internal structure is carefully organized to keep data for different games separate and manageable. This tool can automatically convert your old steam_settings
Because Goldberg saves are local, you are responsible for their security.
The location varies based on the game and how the crack was applied. However, there are two primary places to check:
If you have a save from your friend’s PC (run with Goldberg) and want to use it on your PC, the Steam IDs will not match. Many modern games (Ubisoft, FromSoftware, Capcom) encrypt the save with your Steam ID.