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(A big thank you to user zerodarkage from GOG forums for providing the fix. His post can be found here: https://www.gog.com/forum/alien_shooter_series/game_keeps_crashing_1/post10. Edited the info for 64-bit executable to "false".) |
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Alien Shooter cover.png | |cover = Alien Shooter cover.png | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2003}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Alien Shooter }} | ||
|steam appid = 33100 | |steam appid = 33100 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658898 |
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |hltb = 360 | ||
| + | |mobygames = 24685 | ||
|wikipedia = Alien Shooter | |wikipedia = Alien Shooter | ||
| + | |winehq = 3324 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658898|alien_shooter_series|for game series}} |
| − | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | |
| − | {{mm}} [ | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | {{DRM|ASProtect}} in Russia. UK version was sold as Invasion: Earth. In-game text is different from Alien Shooter. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | alien_shooter_expansions | DRM-free | Bundled with both expansions. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | alien-shooter-1-expansions | DRM-free | Bundled with both expansions. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33100 | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33100 | Steam | Version 1.22. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.sigma-team.net/games/action/alien-shooter.html | activation | {{DRM|ASProtect}}. Base game only. Expansions available standalone. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.sigma-team.net/games/special-offers/alien-shooter-gold-pack.html | activation | {{DRM|ASProtect }}. Alien Shooter Gold Pack. Base game only. Also contains Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded and Zombie Shooter. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.sigma-team.ru/content/view/6/7/ | Activation | Russian version. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Fight for Life | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| The Experiment | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\SigmaTeam\AlienShooter\|{{p|game}}\AlienShooter.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\SigmaTeam\AlienShooter\{{p|uid}}}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | + | {{Image|Alien shooter launcher.png|Game's launcher.}} | |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = |
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = | |multimonitor wsgf award = | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Limited to 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Limited to 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768 by default. Steam version in fullscreen 1440x900 (inside perhaps 1280x720 with black borders). A [https://www.moddb.com/mods/alien-shooter-expansions-more-resolutions-hack/downloads/alien-shooter-expansions-more-resolutions-hack hack for GOG version] enables several resolutions up to 1920x1080. There's [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1435188296 a similar one for Steam]. At least one level for the expansion, The Experiment [Mission 04 - Testing Laboratory] will crash if set to a higher resolution. Also, high resolutions allow a bit of cheating by being able to shoot further than monsters can normally see. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. Steam version toggleable. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Enabled by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
| − | | | + | |60 fps = true |
| − | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
| − | | | + | |120 fps = unknown |
| − | | | + | |120 fps notes = |
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit registry to set window mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |||
{{ii}} Playing in a window mode may be problematic, as the mouse cursor is not grabbed by the game's window. | {{ii}} Playing in a window mode may be problematic, as the mouse cursor is not grabbed by the game's window. | ||
| − | + | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\ETeam\SW</code> | |
| − | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\ETeam\SW</code> | + | # Change the <code>FullScreen</code> value to <code>0</code>. |
| − | # | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Vsync by editing AlienShooter.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | + | # Go to the installation folder. | |
| − | # Open | + | # Open <code>AlienShooter.cfg</code> |
| − | # | + | # Change <code>VSync=1</code> to <code>VSync=0</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = hackable | |key remap = hackable | ||
| − | |key remap notes = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]]. | + | |key remap notes = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]]. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
| + | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| + | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| + | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
| + | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| + | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
| + | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| + | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
| + | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change controls by editing AlienShooter.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | + | # Go to the installation folder. | |
| − | # Open <code> | + | # Open <code>AlienShooter.cfg</code> using Notepad. |
# Below <code>[control]</code> you'll find actions bound to specific keys. | # Below <code>[control]</code> you'll find actions bound to specific keys. | ||
# Change keys to your liking leaving action names unchanged. | # Change keys to your liking leaving action names unchanged. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Local retail version only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2716-polish-translation-for-alien-shooter/ here]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=488786690 download]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation by rubinho146, Including expansions, [https://www.romhacking.net.br/index.php?topic=2623.0\ Download] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===The game crashes at level 1=== | ||
| + | When going to the right hand side of the map, the game crashes. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2|dgVoodoo 2]]| fix= | ||
| + | # Download [https://github.com/dege-diosg/dgVoodoo2/releases dgVoodoo2]. | ||
| + | # Extract the files from the archive. | ||
| + | # Copy {{File|D3D8.dll}} from {{Folder|extracted archive folder\MS\x86}} to the game folder. | ||
| + | # Copy {{File|dgVoodoo2.conf}} file from the extracted archive folder to the game folder. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Reborn crash=== | ||
| + | If the player dies and they have an extra life, the game will crash. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2|dgVoodoo 2]]. See the above entry for details.}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Medkit crash=== | ||
| + | If the player's HP is down to zero, the medkit should activate. However, on modern systems the item crashes the game. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2|dgVoodoo 2]]. See the above entry for details.}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Erroneous Display Problem=== | ||
| + | This issue happens when running the game in a resolution with 16-bit color depth. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Set the resolution with 32-bit color depth at game's launcher.}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |metal support = | ||
| + | |metal support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 2000, XP, Vista | |minOS = 2000, XP, Vista | ||
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minHD = 50 MB | |minHD = 50 MB | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 08:41, 29 March 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sigma Team | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 12, 2003 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Series | Alien Shooter |
 |
|
Key points
- Very limited graphical options.
- Keys can only be rebound by editing a config file.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
ASProtect DRM in Russia. UK version was sold as Invasion: Earth. In-game text is different from Alien Shooter. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Bundled with both expansions. | |
|
| ZOOM Platform | |
Bundled with both expansions. | |
|
| Steam | |
Version 1.22. | |
|
| Developer website | |
ASProtect DRM. Base game only. Expansions available standalone. | |
|
| Developer website | |
ASProtect DRM. Alien Shooter Gold Pack. Base game only. Also contains Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded and Zombie Shooter. | |
|
| Developer website | |
Russian version. | |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Fight for Life | |
|
| The Experiment | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SigmaTeam\AlienShooter\ <path-to-game>\AlienShooter.cfg[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33100/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SigmaTeam\AlienShooter\<user-id> |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33100/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Game's launcher.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Limited to 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768 by default. Steam version in fullscreen 1440x900 (inside perhaps 1280x720 with black borders). A hack for GOG version enables several resolutions up to 1920x1080. There's a similar one for Steam. At least one level for the expansion, The Experiment [Mission 04 - Testing Laboratory] will crash if set to a higher resolution. Also, high resolutions allow a bit of cheating by being able to shoot further than monsters can normally see. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See Windowed. Steam version toggleable. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
Windowed
| Edit registry to set window mode[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Vertical sync (Vsync)
| Disable Vsync by editing AlienShooter.cfg[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See Remapping. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Remapping
| Change controls by editing AlienShooter.cfg[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Polish | Local retail version only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Portuguese | Fan translation by rubinho146, Including expansions, Download |
Issues fixed
The game crashes at level 1
When going to the right hand side of the map, the game crashes.
| Use dgVoodoo 2 |
|---|
|
Reborn crash
If the player dies and they have an extra life, the game will crash.
| Use dgVoodoo 2. See the above entry for details. |
|---|
Medkit crash
If the player's HP is down to zero, the medkit should activate. However, on modern systems the item crashes the game.
| Use dgVoodoo 2. See the above entry for details. |
|---|
Erroneous Display Problem
This issue happens when running the game in a resolution with 16-bit color depth.
| Set the resolution with 32-bit color depth at game's launcher. |
|---|
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM | |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/33100/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (33100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.