Head-to-head · Game Save Editors
Elden Ring SaveForge vs PKForge
Elden Ring SaveForge leads on 1 check, PKForge on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Free planboth
- Most featuresElden Ring SaveForge · 4 of 4
Our editors rank Elden Ring SaveForge at #2 and PKForge at #8 for game save editors; Elden Ring SaveForge and PKForge have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
Elden Ring SaveForge offers automatic backup; PKForge doesn't publish it.
Elden Ring SaveForge is the better fit for elden Ring PC and PS4 editing. PKForge is the better fit for android Pokémon emulator workflows.
- Elden Ring SaveForge fits best
Elden Ring PC and PS4 editing
- PKForge fits best
Android Pokémon emulator workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Elden Ring SaveForge —/10 Visit ↗ | PKForge —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | — |
| Ranking | #2 in Game Save Editors | #8 in Game Save Editors |
| Best for | Elden Ring PC and PS4 editing | Android Pokémon emulator workflows |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Support | Community, Docs | Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Elden Ring SaveForge 4/4 · PKForge 3/4 | ||
| Inventory editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Progression editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Character stats editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic backup | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | PC (Steam), PS4 | Android |
| Supported games | Elden Ring | Pokémon Unbound; Pokémon Compass; Pokémon Colosseum; Pokémon XD; Pokémon FireRed; Pokémon LeafGreen |
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| Our verdict | Elden Ring SaveForge is a desktop application for reading, editing, writing, and converting Elden Ring save files. It supports PC Steam .sl2 files and PS4 memory.dat files, making it suited to technically experienced players who need… Read the review → |
PKForge is an open-source Pokémon save editor and cross-game bank for Android devices, including dual-screen handhelds. It is aimed at players managing saves from supported emulators or individual files, with tools for Pokémon data,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Elden Ring SaveForge — where it wins
- Edits PC Steam and PS4 saves, including cross-format conversion
- Covers characters, inventory, progression, maps, quests, and unlocks
- Includes automatic backups, repair scans, templates, and safety controls
Where it doesn't
- Supports Elden Ring only
- Early-stage software may be unstable or corrupt saves
- Designed for technically experienced players
PKForge — where it wins
- Connects with nine Android emulator integrations
- Combines editing, legalization, Showdown, QR, and mystery gifts
- Adds cross-game bank storage, restore points, and atomic saves
Where it doesn't
- Available on Android only
- Support is centered on six listed Pokémon titles
- APK releases are distributed through GitHub
- Elden Ring SaveForge—/10 · Free plan
Detailed PC and PS4 save editing with conversion, backups, and repair tools.
Visit siteFull verdict → - PKForge—/10 · Free plan
A focused Android toolkit for editing, storing, and transferring Pokémon saves.
Visit PKForgeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026