Where's the save games data folder located?

[MDK_217]

I'm trying to move some of my save games from GTA IV over to my Steam deck, but I can't quite find the right documents folder with the save data?

Anyone know the proper search path to the documents folder with the save game Data?

[WarnerCK]

https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV#Save_game_data_location

[Clone303]

it's not same for all games

[MDK_217]

Originally posted by WarnerCK:

https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV#Save_game_data_location

Thanks for the link! Successfully transferred all my saves!

[MDK_217]

Originally posted by Clone303:

it's not same for all games

Really?

[WarnerCK]

Originally posted by MDK_217:

Really?

Games run through Proton that put their save files in some Windowsy location will put them in that Windowsy location within that game's Proton prefix, which will either be under the game's Steam ID (12210 in this case) for a Steam game, or some random longer number for a non-Steam game. Games that put their save files in a gamesy location will have them with the rest of the game data (in steamapps/common) for games running through Proton and native games. Native games might also put their saves somewhere other than gamesy locations, which could be anywhere (the same as on Windows) - .config, ~/Documents, just flapping about in your Home directory... Game devs can be a very untidy bunch.