diff --git a/engines/xeen/saves.cpp b/engines/xeen/saves.cpp
index a338aaffd33..7bd938180e1 100644
--- a/engines/xeen/saves.cpp
+++ b/engines/xeen/saves.cpp
@@ -267,7 +267,7 @@ bool SavesManager::saveGame() {
 	Common::String saveName = dialog->getResultString();
 	delete dialog;
 
-	if (slotNum)
+	if (slotNum != -1)
 		saveGameState(slotNum, saveName);
 
 	return slotNum != -1;