Can I manually save my progress in Scratch Creek?

This has not been confirmed. Based on previous Fears to Fathom episodes, Scratch Creek likely uses checkpoint saves rather than manual saves.

Will my save files work if I reinstall the game?

Yes. Save files are stored outside the game installation directory. Reinstalling Steam or the game will not delete your save files.

Can I transfer save files to another PC?

Yes. Copy the save files from the location listed above and paste them into the same directory on the new PC.

Save Game Location

Knowing where Fears to Fathom: Scratch Creek stores its save files is useful for backing up your progress, troubleshooting issues, or transferring saves to another PC. The save location follows the standard pattern used by most Unreal Engine games on Steam.

Windows Save File Location

Scratch Creek save files are stored in the following directory on Windows:

C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\ScratchCreek\Saved\SaveGames

Or using the environment variable shortcut:

%LOCALAPPDATA%\ScratchCreek\Saved\SaveGames

To navigate there quickly, press Win + R, paste the path above, and press Enter.

How to Find Your Save Files

If you cannot locate the folder, follow these steps:

Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
Type %LOCALAPPDATA% and press Enter.
Look for a folder named ScratchCreek or similar.
Open Saved > SaveGames.

If the folder does not exist, you may not have launched the game yet, or the save folder may use a different name. Some Unreal Engine games use the Steam App ID or developer name as the folder name.

Backing Up Your Saves

To back up your progress:

Navigate to the save directory listed above.
Copy the entire SaveGames folder.
Paste it into a secure location (external drive, cloud storage, etc.).

This is especially useful before making significant changes, such as reinstalling Windows or transferring saves to a new computer.

Alternative Save Locations

If the primary location does not contain your saves, check these alternatives:

C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\ScratchCreek — Some games store saves in Roaming instead of Local.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[UserID]\4121170\remote — Steam Cloud may store saves here if cloud saving is enabled.

Save File Notes

Scratch Creek likely uses checkpoint saves rather than manual saves. You cannot create a manual save at any point.
Because the game is co-op only, your save progress may be tied to your Steam account rather than stored locally.
If Steam Cloud is enabled, your saves will sync automatically across devices where you log into the same Steam account.