Waterpark Simulator Save File Location: Full PC Path Guide

What You'll Get From This Guide

By the end of this page, you'll know exactly where Waterpark Simulator stores your save files on Windows, how to save your progress manually, and how to back up or delete saves when something goes wrong. You'll also learn how to fix the common "slot already exists" error that appears after playing the demo.

What You Need Before Starting

• Waterpark Simulator installed on PC (Steam version or demo)
• Windows operating system (the save path below is Windows-specific)
• File Explorer access — you'll need to navigate to hidden AppData folders
• Steam Cloud enabled (optional, but recommended for automatic backups)

Where Waterpark Simulator Saves Your Game

The save files for Waterpark Simulator are stored in your local Windows user folder. The exact path is:

C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\LocalLow\CayPlay\WaterparkSimulator\slots

Replace [yourusername] with your actual Windows username. This path was confirmed by the game's developer in a Steam Community discussion.

How to Reach the Save Folder

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click the address bar at the top.
3. Paste the full path above, substituting your username.
4. Press Enter.

If you can't find the folder, you may need to enable hidden files:

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click View in the top menu.
3. Check the Hidden items box.

The AppData folder is hidden by default, so this step is required if you're navigating manually rather than pasting the full path.

What's Inside the slots Folder

The slots folder contains individual save files for each of your game slots. Each save slot you create in-game corresponds to a file in this directory. The exact file naming convention has not been officially documented, but deleting files here removes those saves from the game.

How to Save Your Game In-Game

Saving in Waterpark Simulator is straightforward:

1. Press the Escape key on your keyboard.
2. Click Save Game in the pause menu.
3. Look for the "Game saved" confirmation in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

That's all there is to it. The game doesn't autosave during normal play, so get into the habit of saving manually before you quit.

Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

"A slot already exists with this name" Error

What happens: After playing the demo, you try to create a new game with the same name, but the game tells you a slot with that name already exists — even after you deleted it.

Why it happens: The demo and full game share the same save folder. Deleting the save in-game may not fully remove the slot file from the slots directory.

The fix: Manually delete the save files from the folder:

1. Navigate to C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\LocalLow\CayPlay\WaterparkSimulator\slots.
2. Delete the files corresponding to the slot name you want to reuse.
3. Restart Waterpark Simulator.
4. Create your new game with the same name.

This method was confirmed by the developer in a Steam Community thread and worked for the players who reported the issue.

Steam Cloud Sync Problems

Some players reported that disabling Steam Cloud or reinstalling the game didn't clear the conflicting slot. If you're in this situation:

1. Close Waterpark Simulator.
2. Navigate to the slots folder and delete the relevant save files.
3. Launch the game again.

This bypasses whatever stale data Steam Cloud might be restoring.

Can't Find the AppData Folder

If the path doesn't work when pasted, verify:

• You're using the correct Windows username (check C:\Users to see available profiles).
• Hidden folders are visible.
• You're looking in LocalLow — not Local or Roaming.

Advanced Tips for Managing Your Saves

Backing Up Your Progress

Before major updates or if you're about to try risky mods, copy the entire slots folder somewhere safe:

1. Navigate to the WaterparkSimulator folder.
2. Right-click the slots folder.
3. Select Copy.
4. Paste it to your desktop, an external drive, or cloud storage.

To restore, replace the current slots folder with your backup.

Using a 100% Save File

Community-created save files exist (for example, on Nexus Mods) that unlock all content without grinding. If you want to use one:

1. Download the save file from a trusted source.
2. Navigate to the slots folder.
3. Place the downloaded file into the folder.
4. Launch the game and load the new slot.

Important: This is a community practice, not an official feature. Always back up your own saves first, and only download from reputable mod sites.

Steam Cloud Saves

Waterpark Simulator supports Steam Cloud saves. Your progress syncs automatically when you save in-game, provided Steam Cloud is enabled for the game. To check:

1. Right-click Waterpark Simulator in your Steam Library.
2. Select Properties.
3. Click Installed Files.
4. Verify Enable Steam Cloud synchronization is checked.

If you play on multiple PCs, this syncs your saves across them — but it can also restore old saves that you deleted locally, which is why the manual deletion method above works more reliably for clearing slots.

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What Couldn't Be Verified

The exact file naming convention inside the slots folder hasn't been officially documented. If you need to identify which file corresponds to which slot, the most reliable method is to note the file modification timestamps after saving in-game, or delete the entire folder and start fresh — but back up first.

Requirements Before You Start

Use a current Waterpark Simulator build, keep a manual save before testing changes, and verify the relevant in-game menu or official store page before following the steps below.