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SaveState

Free#16 of 26 in Game Save Managers

SaveState: A flexible Windows and Linux save manager with compression, rotation, and broad sync support. Ranked #16 of 26 in Game Save Managers by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Open source; best for desktop backup profiles with many integrations.

7.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.8 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Desktop backup profiles with many integrations
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Compressed ZIP backups with configurable rotation and restore support
- Steam, shortcut, manual-folder, and emulator save profiles
- Sync options include cloud, network shares, FTP/FTPS, and Git
Where it doesn't
- Native in-app scheduling is not documented
- Restore actions are manual rather than automatic
- Supports Windows and Linux desktop environments only

Our verdict on SaveState

SaveState is an open-source desktop application for backing up and restoring video-game save files on Windows and Linux. It suits players who want separate backup profiles for games managed through Steam, Epic Games, GOG Galaxy, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect, EA App, Playnite, or Heroic Games Launcher, as well as emulator libraries. Game shortcuts and Steam installations can help detect save locations, while manual save-path entry covers games that need custom configuration.

Its strongest area is backup control. SaveState creates compressed ZIP archives, supports one-click backup and restore, and can rotate older backups according to configurable limits. It also supports emulator locations for RetroArch, Dolphin, ares, and xemu. Desktop shortcuts and silent backup commands make it suitable for scripted workflows, while scheduling can be handled through desktop shortcuts, command-line invocation, Task Scheduler, or scripts. The published functionality does not describe a native in-app scheduler, so users seeking a fully self-contained scheduling interface may prefer another tool.

Synchronization is broader than a basic local save copier. Optional connections include Google Drive, WebDAV, FTP/FTPS, SMB or NAS shares, and Git repositories, giving users several ways to store or version backup archives. Portable Windows and Linux AppImage distributions also support installation choices across its two desktop platforms. SaveState is a good fit for users who want configurable local profiles with multiple synchronization paths and emulator coverage. It is less suited to users who need automatic restore actions, a documented built-in scheduling system, or support beyond Windows and Linux.

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SaveState pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

SaveState fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Automatic backup	Not verified
Cloud synchronization	Yes
Scheduled backups	Yes
Version history	Yes
Game detection	Both
Supported platforms	Multi-platform
Restore options	Manual
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	13 integrations: Google Drive, WebDAV, FTP/FTPS, SMB/NAS, Git, Steam …
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

SaveState integrations

SaveState lists 13 integrations on its own site.

Google Drive
WebDAV
FTP/FTPS
SMB/NAS
Git
Steam
Epic Games
GOG Galaxy
Battle.net
Ubisoft Connect
EA App
Playnite
Heroic Games Launcher

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