A cross-platform backup tool for PC video game save data, supporting over 19,000 games and multiple game stores.
Ludusavi is an open-source backup tool for PC video game save data, written in Rust. It automatically locates and backs up save files and registry entries from a wide range of games across multiple game libraries and platforms, helping gamers preserve their progress.
PC gamers who want to back up their game saves across various stores and platforms, including Steam, GOG, Epic, Heroic, and Lutris, especially those using cross-platform setups or the Steam Deck.
Developers choose Ludusavi for its extensive community-driven game database (over 19,000 games), cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Linux, Mac, Steam Deck), and dual GUI/CLI interfaces, offering a faster and more open-source alternative to proprietary tools.
Backup tool for PC game saves
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Supports over 19,000 games with data sourced from PCGamingWiki, ensuring broad compatibility for popular titles without manual setup.
Runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac, including specialized support for the Steam Deck and Proton saves, making it versatile for diverse gaming environments.
Offers both a GUI for ease of use and a CLI with tab completion for multiple shells, enabling scripting and automation as documented in the help files.
Demonstrates significantly faster scan and backup times compared to alternatives like GameSave Manager, as highlighted in the comparison section of the README.
Unlike GameSave Manager, Ludusavi cannot create symlinks for live save synchronization, limiting advanced backup workflows that require real-time cloud integration.
Automatic backups after playing games require integration with Playnite; it lacks built-in triggers for real-time backup without additional tools, as noted in the comparison with Game Backup Monitor.
The game manifest is community-driven via PCGamingWiki, so coverage for niche or new games may be incomplete until users manually add custom entries, potentially requiring technical effort.
Ludusavi is an open-source alternative to the following products: