How to Make an Atomic Bomb in Your Garden Save File Guide

Introduction to Save Files in How to Make an Atomic Bomb in Your Garden

In How to Make an Atomic Bomb in Your Garden, your progress is automatically saved as you gather rare parts, raise funds, and evade suspicious neighbors and federal agents. Understanding where your save file is stored and how to back it up is crucial for protecting your nuclear ambitions. This guide covers everything you need to know about save file locations, cloud saves, and troubleshooting common issues.

Save File Location on Windows

The save file for How to Make an Atomic Bomb in Your Garden is stored in a dedicated folder on your PC. By default, you can find it at the following path:

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\karahan\HowToMakeAnAtomicBombInYourGarden\

Inside this folder, you will see a file named save.dat. This file contains all your game progress, including funds collected, parts acquired, and story progression.

Backing Up Your Save File

Regular backups protect you from losing progress due to crashes, corruption, or accidental deletion. Follow these steps to create a manual backup:

1. Navigate to the save folder

   Open File Explorer and paste %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\karahan\HowToMakeAnAtomicBombInYourGarden\ into the address bar, then press Enter.

2. Copy the save file

   Right-click on save.dat and select Copy (or press Ctrl + C).

3. Paste to a safe location

   Create a new folder on your Desktop or Documents, right-click inside it, and select Paste (or press Ctrl + V). Rename the backup file with a date, e.g., save_backup_2026-06-13.dat.

To restore a backup, simply copy your backup file back into the original folder, overwriting the existing save.dat.

Cloud Save Support

How to Make an Atomic Bomb in Your Garden supports Steam Cloud saves. This means your progress is automatically synced to Valve's servers when you play online.

• Steam Cloud ID: 3700980
• Status: Enabled by default
• Sync: Occurs on game exit and when Steam client is online

Troubleshooting Save Issues

If you encounter problems with your save file, try the following solutions:

Issue	Solution
Save file not loading	Verify game files via Steam: Right-click game > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files
Cloud sync conflict	Choose "Keep local files" or "Keep cloud files" when prompted, then restart the game
Corrupted save	Restore from a manual backup. If no backup exists, delete save.dat and start a new game
Save file missing	Ensure the folder path exists. If not, run the game once to generate default files

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit my save file? Yes, save.dat is a plain text file that can be opened with Notepad or any text editor. However, editing values incorrectly may corrupt your save. Always make a backup before editing.

Does the game have multiple save slots? No, the game uses a single save slot. To start a new game, you must delete or rename the existing save.dat file.

Where is the save file on Steam Deck? On Steam Deck, the file is located in the compatdata folder. The path is typically: /home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/3700980/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/karahan/HowToMakeAnAtomicBombInYourGarden/

Can I transfer my save to another PC? Yes. Copy the save.dat file to the same folder path on the other PC. Ensure you are using the same Steam account for cloud sync to avoid conflicts.

For more guides, check our beginner guide and gameplay overview.