However, for many years, playing Grim Fandango on modern hardware was a puzzle far more complex than anything found in the game’s Petrified Forest. For a long time, the game was not available on digital storefronts, leaving fans to rely on dusty CD-ROMs and, crucially, the fan-made miracle worker known as ResidualVM. Even today, with the accessible Remastered version available on Steam and GOG, issues regarding save files, version compatibility, and "where did my progress go?" remain prevalent.
If you run into a "softlock" (where the game gets stuck and you can't progress), the community often shares save files. Look for files named Cloud Save Glitches: grim fandango save files