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ludusavi backs up PC game save data, helping users preserve progress across supported games.
About ludusavi
Ludusavi backs up PC video game save data and restores it across supported libraries, including Steam, GOG, Epic, Heroic and Lutris. It covers file saves and Windows registry saves, plus Proton saves with Steam and Steam screenshots, using the Ludusavi Manifest sourced primarily from PCGamingWiki.
It offers a graphical interface and a command line interface with tab completion for several shells. It is portable on Windows, Linux and Mac and is also available via Winget, Scoop, Flatpak and Cargo; Windows and Mac may show unrecognized-developer prompts requiring manual approval.
Key features
- Back up data from more than 19,000 games plus custom entries.
- Backup and restore for Steam, GOG, Epic, Heroic, Lutris libraries.
- Graphical interface and command line interface for scripting.
- Backs up file saves and Windows registry saves.
- Supports Proton saves with Steam and Steam screenshots.
- Works on Steam Deck; available as Playnite extension.
Best for: PC players who want to back up and restore save data across multiple stores and operating systems.
Good for
- Covers more than 19,000 games and allows custom entries.
- Provides both graphical and command line interfaces.
- Portable on Windows, Linux and Mac with additional package manager options.
Watch out for
- Windows may require manual approval because the publisher is not recognized.
- Mac may require manual approval because the developer is unidentified.
ludusavi at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Game Utilities & Launchers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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ludusavi FAQ
Where does Ludusavi get information on what to back up?
It uses the Ludusavi Manifest, with data primarily sourced from PCGamingWiki.
How is Ludusavi installed?
Download the portable executable for Windows, Linux, or Mac from the releases page, or install via Winget, Scoop, Flatpak, or Cargo.
What if Windows blocks Ludusavi at launch?
Windows may show 'Windows protected your PC' because it does not recognize the publisher; select 'more info' then 'run anyway'.
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