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Back up and manage game saves, including Steam and Minecraft saves, with SaveState.
About SaveState
SaveState is a desktop program for Windows and Linux that backs up and restores video game save files using per-game profiles and compressed .zip archives with automatic rotation. Users add games by dragging launcher shortcuts onto the window, with Steam detection, deep scan and fuzzy matching to locate save folders.
It supports Minecraft saves and save locations for emulators such as RetroArch, Dolphin and ares, with optional cloud sync through external services including Google Drive, WebDAV, FTP/FTPS, SMB/NAS or Git. No account is required and it does not need administrator privileges.
Key features
- Back up and restore saves as compressed .zip archives with rotation
- Create profiles by dragging launcher shortcuts to locate save folders
- Detect Steam saves with deep scan and fuzzy matching
- Back up Minecraft saves and emulator save locations
- Sync backups optionally via Google Drive, WebDAV, FTP/FTPS, SMB/NAS or Git
- Use per-profile settings with portable mode and Linux AppImage
Best for: Windows and Linux players who want local backups for games without cloud saves or with multiple save locations.
Good for
- Runs without an account, setup wizard, or administrator privileges
- Finds save folders from launcher shortcuts, including Steam detection
- Supports many emulators and offers optional cloud sync and portable mode
SaveState at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Emulators & Emulation Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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SaveState FAQ
How do I add a game to SaveState?
Drag a game shortcut onto the window, or use Manage Steam or New Profile, then select the profile and choose Backup or Restore.
How do I install SaveState on Linux?
Download SaveState.tar.gz from Releases, extract the AppImage, then run chmod +x SaveState*.AppImage and ./SaveState*.AppImage.
Does SaveState require an account or administrator rights?
No. No account is needed and the app does not require administrator privileges.
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