Locate the folder containing files named something similar to save_0.dat , autosave.json , or player_progress.bin .
However, as noted by veteran players, the auto-save is notoriously unreliable during the early game. It often fails to trigger after minor inventory changes or after defeating lesser insect enemies. For example, if you grind for 30 minutes to collect rare materials for a tool and then get randomly attacked on your way back to the stash, you might find that the auto-save didn't catch those 30 minutes.
For the purist, the save file is a resume of resilience. Because resources in Insect Prison are scarce—water droplets evaporate, and corpses rot—reaching a point where the game allows a safe save is an achievement. Online forums are filled with players posting screenshots of their save slots, not to brag about a high score, but to prove they survived "The Night of the Long Mandibles" or "The Spider Nest Incursion."
| Item Name | Recipe | Primary Use | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Broken Pickaxe x1, Wood x3, Iron Ore x3 | Essential for mining better ore and gems from the Mine. | | Bandages | Disinfectant Herb x3, Leech Salt x1 | A primary healing item for restoring health. | | Anti-Parasite | Insect Mucus x1, Disinfectant Herb x3, Seaweed x3 | Removes the "Parasitism" status effect, which cripples combat. | | Sedative | Insect Mucus x1, Pure Herb x3, Salt x3 | An alternative to Bandages for healing. | | Leather Coat | Beast Pelt x5, Iron Ore x5 | The first major armor upgrade for better protection. | | Kite Shield | Beast Pelt x5, Wood x3, Iron Ore x10 | Provides a significant boost to your defense. |