Advanced Save Backup
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #57 of 119 Modding Tools mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Automatically backs up your saves when loading the game and every night when you sleep.
Compatible with Stardew Valley 1. 5+ on Linux, Mac, and Windows. Requires SMAPI 3. 0 or later.
Install
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI.
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]Download this mod and unzip it into Stardew Valley/Mods.[]Run the game using SMAPI.
Usage
Your saves will be backed up automatically before you play and each in-game night.
Here's how to find your save backups:
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[]Find your save folder.
[]Go up one folder.
[]Open the Backed_Up_Saves folder.
To edit where your nightly and preplay saves back up to open up the config file in version 1. 8. 0+ and find the appropriate fields. Make sure the entire path is surrounded by quotes.
It's recommended to use "/" slashes to separate your path ESPECIALLY if you are on a windows machine. Otherwise separate your path using double "\\"
If you type in a path that doesn't exist then the mod should create that directory at that path for you.
"AlternatePreplaySaveBackupPath": "D:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Stardew Valley\\Mods\\AdvancedSaveBackup\\SaveBackups"
"AlternatePreplaySaveBackupPath": "D:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/Stardew Valley/Mods/AdvancedSaveBackup/SaveBackups"
Strobe - For helping me test the Mac code and finding the new compression library!
ZaneYork - Code for supporting Android
See also
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[]Official discussion thread
[
]Source code + release notes - My other mods
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[]Official discussion thread
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[]Find your save folder.
Advanced Save Backup automatically creates save backups when you load the game and every time you sleep. This lightweight utility ensures you never lose progress due to corruption or mistakes, making it essential for players who value their save files.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 6,344 endorsements and over 253k downloads
- Set-and-forget design: no manual backup hassle, just play
- Active maintenance (last updated March 2024)
⚠️ Cons
- Only two features—no configurable backup intervals or retention settings
- No mention of how many backups are kept or where they're stored
- Might not cover manual saves or quicksaves, only load and sleep triggers
For players who have lost hours of progress to corrupted saves and want automatic protection. Also great for modded playthroughs where crashes are common. Skip if you prefer manual control over backup timing.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check your save folder after the first sleep to confirm backups are being created
- If you use mods that alter sleep mechanics, test that the backup triggers still fire
- Consider manually copying your save folder before installing any new mods as an extra safety net
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Alpha_Omegasis
- Version
- 1.12.1
- Downloads
- 253,345
- Endorsements
- 6,344
- Category
- Modding Tools
- Created
- 6/4/2016
- Updated
- 3/25/2024
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🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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