Orc Incremental Steam Cloud

Quick facts

Demo save backup

Steam Cloud

Demo uninstall

Save survives

Local safety copy

Required before manual file operations

Conflict rules

Not published

Keep a local copy as well

The announcement supplies the Cloud statement but not sync internals. Generic key art does not prove a successful upload, current remote timestamp, quota, or conflict resolution.

Before any manual file operation, close the game and preserve the entire local folder in a separately named location. A Cloud backup is valuable, but it should not be the only copy used during an unresolved conflict.

Use save location for the official Windows path and Demo save transfer for the supported compatibility boundary.

Record a conflict prompt before choosing

When Steam presents two versions, capture the exact prompt and the timestamps, devices, and recent play sessions you can verify. Do not assume “Cloud” or “local” is automatically newer or more complete.

Field	Evidence
Build	Exact game version or date
Device	Neutral device label
Last known session	Verified time and progress
Local timestamp	As displayed by Windows
Remote timestamp	As displayed by Steam
Prompt wording	Complete text and options
Local copy	Date created before a choice

Pause if the evidence conflicts. Current Steam support guidance, not a generic game guide, should control the platform-specific resolution step.

Distinguish sync absence from data loss

A missing Cloud indicator, offline session, or stale screen does not by itself prove that a remote save was deleted. Record connection state, Steam status, prompt history, and local folder timestamps.

Avoid cycling online/offline or launching on several devices while the state is unclear. Each new session can add another version to reconcile.

Verify after a normal session

Close the game normally and allow Steam to finish any visible sync activity. Record the time and the next launch result on the same device. This can establish an observed workflow without revealing unpublished timing guarantees.

Do not claim that a screenshot of gameplay or key art proves Cloud status. Only the platform interface and official statement address it.

Keep limits explicit

The checked game source does not document quotas, conflict algorithms, offline merge behavior, or exact upload timing. Those fields stay unknown here. If the platform publishes current instructions, link them as platform guidance and keep game-specific claims separate.

The safe approach is simple: retain a local copy, preserve prompts, and avoid irreversible choices until timestamps and sessions are understood.

Plan a device handoff conservatively

Finish and close the game on the first device, allow visible Steam activity to settle, and record the session time. On the second device, inspect any prompt before opening the game. This is an observation workflow, not a timing guarantee.

If the second device shows unexpected progress, close it without starting another play session and preserve the local state on both devices. More launches can make the chronology harder to reconstruct. Compare verified play times and platform prompts, then use current Steam guidance for the next decision.

Official source

Verification boundary

Build boundary

official Demo-retirement announcement

Evidence check

2026-08-28

Still unknown

conflict-resolution rules, sync timing, quota, offline reconciliation

Frequently asked questions

What is verified about Steam Cloud?

The official Demo-retirement announcement says Demo saves are backed up by Steam Cloud and survive Demo uninstall. Boundary: official Demo-retirement announcement. Checked 2026-08-28. Copy %APPDATA%/OrcIncremental before manual file operations and do not edit save contents; the checked source does not publish conflict-resolution, quota, or sync-timing rules.

What should I record when Steam reports a sync conflict?

Do not guess which copy is newer. Record each timestamp and prompt, close the game, preserve the local folder separately, and consult current Steam guidance before choosing a version.