For Steam (Windows):
C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\LocalLow\RageSquid\Descenders\
Note: AppData is hidden. Press Win + R, type %appdata%, then go up one level to LocalLow.
For Microsoft Store / Xbox Game Pass (Windows): This is trickier because folders are locked.
C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Local\Packages\RageSquid.Descenders_ [RandomNumbers]\SystemAppData\wgs\
Here, you will see folders with long hex codes. You need to replace the container with the save file inside. You may need to use the Descenders Save Merger Tool (available on GitHub) for Game Pass saves.
For Epic Games Store:
Same as Steam path: LocalLow\RageSquid\Descenders\
For Steam Deck (Linux):
Navigate to: /home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/298460/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/RageSquid/Descenders/ descenders 100 save
The most reliable place to find save files is the Descenders Steam Community Hub. Players often upload their save.dat files for others to use.
| Feature | Manual Grind (Legit) | 100% Save File (Cheat) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Time Required | 150–300 hours | 5 minutes | | Sense of Achievement | High | None | | Career Plus Access | Must beat Volcano | Immediate | | Faction Gear | Earned through rep grinding | All unlocked | | Boss Jump experience | Must learn each jump | Already marked complete | | Best for... | Players who love roguelikes | Veterans on 2nd playthrough / Content creators |
Our advice: If you have already beaten the Peaks faction legitimately (reached Rep level 10+ on all maps), using a 100% save to grab the remaining Golden Run cosmetics is morally fine. If you just bought the game... try the grind first. The procedural generation is the point.
While it is tempting to jump straight to the best gear, there are significant downsides to using a downloaded save file:
If you prefer earning 100% yourself, focus on: Note: AppData is hidden
Navigate to the appropriate folder below and rename SaveData.dat to SaveDataBACKUP.dat. If the 100% file breaks your game, you can revert.
The "descenders 100 save" is a powerful tool for players who want to skip the repetitive rep grinding and jump straight into the endgame. Whether you are a returning player who lost their data, a content creator needing all cosmetics for a video, or a gamer who simply hates grinding, this file turns Descenders from a chore into a sandbox.
Remember to backup your original saves, download only from reputable sources, and respect online leaderboards.
Now pull up, lean back, and land that 1080. The bike park is yours.
Did this guide help? Share it with your Descenders crew. Have a corrupt save? Drop a comment below (or check the RageSquid Discord for support). Here, you will see folders with long hex codes
This guide covers what a 100% save entails, where to find one, how to install it, and the risks involved.
In Descenders, the roguelike structure usually limits your choices. You pick a team (Enemy, Arboreal, or Kinetic), and you are forced to follow a procedurally generated path of nodes until you either beat the final boss or crash out.
With a 100% save file, the game transforms from a Roguelike into a Sandbox:
"Legend" Status (The True 100% Goal): The hardest achievement in the game is reaching Legend Status.
Full Repertoires: A 100% save grants you every special ability (like the ability to sprint faster, bunny hop higher, or get speed boosts from slides) simultaneously, rather than being restricted to the bonuses of the specific "Team" you chose at the start.