QSave review
A focused, free way to version and restore game saves through Google Drive.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
QSave is an open-source desktop application for backing up video game save files to Google Drive. It is aimed at players who want simple save protection, version history, and recovery across Windows and macOS. The application detects installed games through save-location manifests, while manual entries cover games with custom save paths. Support for Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Origin, Uplay, Battle.net, and standalone games gives it a broad launcher footprint without moving beyond its focused save-management role.
The central strength is versioned recovery. QSave can synchronize save files with Google Drive, retain up to five backups per game, detect save changes and conflicts, and restore the latest backup with one click. A version picker provides access to earlier backups, which is useful when a newer save is unwanted or corrupted. Cross-platform restore uses relative paths, allowing a backed-up save to be restored across supported operating systems where the relevant game paths differ. System-tray operation and optional autostart support background availability after setup.
QSave is free and open source, with no paid tiers described. Its narrow cloud focus keeps the workflow straightforward for users who already want Google Drive as their save storage, but it also limits flexibility for people seeking another synchronization service. Backups are performed through the application rather than by a documented schedule, so players wanting automatic time-based protection may prefer a tool built around scheduled backup jobs. Choose QSave for launcher-aware, versioned Google Drive backups and manual recovery; look elsewhere if broader cloud options or scheduled automation are essential.
QSave pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Automatic versioning keeps up to five backups per game.
- Detects games across major launchers and supports custom save paths.
- Cross-platform restore uses relative paths for flexible recovery.
- Where it doesn't
- Supports Windows and macOS desktop installations only.
- Backups are initiated manually rather than on a schedule.
- Google Drive is the supported cloud synchronization service.
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