https://github.com/defuncart/game_saves_backup
An application to backup game saves.
https://github.com/defuncart/game_saves_backup
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An application to backup game saves.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/defuncart/game_saves_backup
- Owner: defuncart
- Created: 2023-08-25T16:57:33.000Z (almost 3 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-05-21T13:09:30.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-05-21T14:32:25.303Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: linux, linux-gaming, steam-deck
- Language: Dart
- Homepage:
- Size: 1.11 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
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# game_saves_backup
A linux application to backup game saves.
## About
- Built for use on the steam deck (Game and Desktop mode)
- Compatible with Lutris, Heroic, Steam, Emulation etc.
- Individual game backup folder names can be customized
- Inside prefixes, folder name defaults to prefix name
- Inside Steam folder, folder name defaults to Steam id
- Target Backup folder can be selected (defaults to `/home/deck/Downloads`)
- Each sync can either overwrite existing backup or creates a new backup
- Minimal, easy to use interface
Not sure where game save files are located? Take a look at the [PC Gaming Wiki](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/).
Looking for more functionality? Check out [ludusavi](https://github.com/mtkennerly/ludusavi).
## Releases
The latest release can be found [here](https://github.com/defuncart/game_saves_backup/releases/latest).
In desktop mode, the application can be added to Steam Launcher as a Non-Steam game via content menu, Lutris or Heroic.
### Building from Source
If you wish to build from source, you will require Flutter & Dart versions as specified in [pubspec.yaml](pubspec.yaml) and native linux dependencies such as clang and ninja-build. See [CD pipeline](.github/workflows/cd_main.yml) for more info.
The application has not been tested on windows, however it *should™* theoretically work. To generate relevant flutter project files, firstly run `fvm flutter create . --platforms=macos,windows`.
## Motivation
I've encountered some issues in which saves for a particular game via emulation are corrupted, or when upgrading proton version for a Heroic prefix, the save data is lost. The goal of this project is to provide a easy way to backup your most important game saves easily. As this is a personal project, currently there is no roadmap, however new features may be developed when deemed required.
## Notes
- The backup items database is stored at `/home/deck/Documents/game_saves_backup`. Do not delete any files in this folder.
## Known Issues
- On Steam Deck Desktop Mode, 'open' game save folder does not work
- On Steam Deck Desktop Mode, back up folder opens to `/home/deck`, even though real path is saved (i.e. `/home/deck/desktop`).
## Raising Issues and Contributing
Please report bugs and issues [here](https://github.com/defuncart/game_saves_backup/issues).
To contribute, submit a PR with a detailed description and tests, if applicable.