How to Install a Downloaded Save Game File from YourSaveGames

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To install a save file from YourSaveGames, open the specific game's save page, download the archive, extract it with a tool such as 7zip, and copy the extracted files into that game's save folder — then launch the game and load the save. The exact destination path differs by game, so always follow the "SAVE INSTRUCTIONS" section on the page you downloaded from rather than a generic path.

What each save page gives you

Every game page on YourSaveGames follows the same basic layout, which tells you what you're getting before you download:

  • A save description — often noting whether the save is 100% complete with everything unlocked (as stated for the 007 First Light and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced entries), or crediting the user who shared it (for example, "Credits to user ramatra" on the Star Wars Zero Company page).
  • A download link — the pages use a "TO GET SAVE CLICK HERE" link rather than an embedded download button.
  • SAVE INSTRUCTIONS — the extraction and placement steps for that specific game.
  • A note on tools — the site recommends a free, open-source archiver such as 7zip for extracting the files.

Because the instructions are written per game, treat the page text as the authority. The LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark listing, for instance, shows a copy-paste slip in its instruction line, which is a good reminder to sanity-check the folder name against the game you actually downloaded for.

Step-by-step installation

  1. Open the correct game page. Find the save for the exact game and platform you own — the library is organized by game title and tagged PC, so confirm the listing matches your version.
  2. Download the archive using the page's "TO GET SAVE CLICK HERE" link. Save it somewhere you can find, such as your Downloads folder.
  3. Extract the archive with 7zip or another archiver. You should end up with one or more save files or a folder containing them.
  4. Locate your game's save folder. Use the SAVE INSTRUCTIONS on that page. If the page only says "extract to [game] save file location," you'll need to find that folder yourself (see the next section).
  5. Back up your existing saves first. Copy your current save folder somewhere safe before overwriting anything, so you can restore your own progress if the new save doesn't work.
  6. Copy the extracted files into the save folder, matching the structure the instructions describe — some games expect files directly in the folder, others expect a subfolder.
  7. Launch the game and load the save. If the game doesn't see it, close the game, re-check the folder path and file names, and try again.

Finding the save folder when the page is vague

Save locations vary by game and by storefront, so there's no single universal path. Common places to check on Windows:

  • Documents — many games create a folder named after the game or publisher here.
  • Documents\My Games — a frequent home for save and config data.
  • %APPDATA% and %LOCALAPPDATA% — paste these into the File Explorer address bar to jump to the roaming and local app data folders.
  • The game's own installation folder — less common, but some titles store saves alongside the executable.

A quick way to confirm the right folder: launch the game, make a trivial change (such as adjusting a setting or starting a new save), then look for the most recently modified folder in those locations.

Common snags

  • Game doesn't detect the save. Usually a wrong folder or an extra nesting level — check whether the files should sit directly in the save folder or inside a profile subfolder.
  • Save from a different game version. Saves tied to a specific patch or edition may not load; the page's description is the best clue about what the save contains.
  • Overwritten your own progress. This is why the backup step matters — restore your original folder if needed.
  • Extraction errors. Re-download the archive and extract again with 7zip; a partial download is a frequent cause.

Is this the right approach for you?

Using a shared save makes sense if you want to skip to late-game content, recover progress after losing a save, or see content you can't easily reach — the 100% saves advertised for some titles are aimed at exactly that. It's a poor fit if you want to keep your own playthrough intact or if the game ties saves to an online account in ways the page doesn't address. In those cases, back up carefully and test with a single save before replacing anything.