mtkennerly/ludusavi

Ludusavi is a backup tool for PC game saves that works across Windows, Linux, and macOS.

The tool addresses the problem of game saves being scattered across different locations and storage systems, making them difficult to back up consistently. Ludusavi solves this by maintaining a manifest of known game save locations for thousands of titles and automating the backup and restoration process. It can back up saves to a custom location, cloud storage, or other destinations, and restore them when needed. The tool works with native game installations as well as games running through Proton on Steam Deck, handling the complexities of different save formats and storage paths transparently.

Ludusavi suits players who want reliable, hands-off game save protection without manual file management. It is particularly valuable for those using Steam Deck or running games through Proton, where save locations may be non-obvious. The tool offers both a command-line interface for automation and a graphical interface for interactive use, making it accessible to different workflows. Players with large game libraries or those who frequently reinstall systems will find the automated manifest-based approach more practical than manual backups.

The project shows consistent maintenance with regular updates addressing new games and platform changes. Bug reports receive responses and fixes. The tool has grown to support a substantial game database through ongoing curation. Development activity indicates active problem-solving around edge cases in save detection and restoration across different game engines and storage configurations.