This guide covers locating, backing up, restoring, and fixing save-game files for Wasteland (classic Wasteland 1/2 or modern Wasteland 3—follow the section matching your version). It also includes practical troubleshooting tips and common pitfalls.
If you aren’t sure which version you have, pick the section that matches your platform/installer: classic DOS/Retro (Wasteland 1 original/remasters), Wasteland 2 (InXile, modern ports), or Wasteland 3 (inXile/Deep Silver).
If your device is rooted, you have full access.
In Wasteland Story, the game relies heavily on auto-save mechanics.
Understanding the file structure is your first line of defense. On most Android devices, the save data is located in: wasteland story save data
/Android/data/com.[developer_name].wastelandstory/files/saves/
Inside this folder, you will typically find:
Important: iOS is more restrictive. Due to Apple’s sandboxing, you cannot directly browse the file system without a third-party application (like iMazing or Filza for jailbroken devices).
Wasteland Story is a game of compounding consequences. One wrong move — a missed dodge against a Glowing One, a low-percent crafting failure for clean water — can erase 20 hours of progress. Unlike Dark Souls, where death resets enemies but preserves items, Wasteland Story often uses a semi-permadeath system: upon death, you lose 30-50% of your scavenged gear and all unbanked currency. This guide covers locating, backing up, restoring, and
This creates a unique relationship with save data. Players don't just save to preserve progress; they save to preserve emotional investment. A save file isn't a checkpoint — it's a graveyard of past failures and a museum of unlikely victories.
Player quote from forums: "I have 14 backup saves of my Day 67 run. I call them 'The Chain.' If I lose that character, I lose the memory of killing the Scorch King with a broken pipe."
Title: Wasteland Story: Survival RPG Genre: Action RPG / Survival / Roguelite Platform: iOS / Android
The Premise You play as a survivor in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, fighting through waves of monsters and bosses in a style heavily reminiscent of the classic PC game Titan Quest or Diablo, but optimized for mobile vertical screens. If your device is rooted, you have full access
The Good
The Bad
Verdict on the Game: It is one of the better Diablo-clones on mobile. If you enjoy min-maxing stats and hunting for loot, it is worth the download. However, be prepared for a heavy grind and an aggressive ad monetization model.