If you prefer to keep your save data elsewhere, you can manually change the behavior of the emulator:
The architecture of a SteamEmu save for 5DM City differs significantly from a standard Steam Cloud save. While official versions sync data to Valve’s servers, SteamEmu creates a localized environment that mimics the Steam API. This means your save files are stored within a specific directory structure on your hard drive, often tucked away in the AppData folder or the game’s root installation directory. Finding these files is the first step in mastering your save data management. 5dm city steamemu saves
5DM City often configures SteamEMU in "portable mode." Look inside the game’s main folder (where the .exe is located). If you prefer to keep your save data