Checkpoint64

Checkpoint64 is a cloud backup and version-history service for PC game saves, best suited to players with mixed launcher or emulator libraries and teams sharing saves. Its automatic uploads and restore points are useful safeguards, but the free tier’s 20 MiB per-space cap makes it a limited long-term option for larger collections.

Overview

The app checks save folders every 60 seconds and uploads changed files after a game finishes writing. Each upload becomes a version that users can browse and restore manually, so it offers a route back from an unwanted change without promising automatic rollback.

It watches saves from Steam, GOG and Epic, as well as emulator and modded setups. Presets cover more than 140 games and seven emulators, including RetroArch, Dolphin, PCSX2, DuckStation, PPSSPP, RPCS3 and Cemu. That breadth suits varied PC libraries, though Checkpoint64 focuses on save folders rather than backing up entire games.

Key features

Shared-save co-op locks allow uploads only from the teammate currently holding the lock. Locks expire, and a teammate can take over with a warning and logbook entry. This reduces conflicting uploads, but shared play depends on teammates coordinating access.

Linking Discord lets the bot message teammates when someone manually commits or restores a shared save. Creators can link a Patreon campaign and restrict shared-save access to active members; membership is checked hourly. Those integrations suit organized groups, while solo players may have little reason to use them.

Files are encrypted in transit with TLS and at rest with AES-256. Checkpoint64 is not end-to-end encrypted or zero-knowledge, so it is not the right choice for users who require those privacy properties. Users can export their data as a ZIP, and account deletion removes it after a seven-day cooling-off period. Support is available by email at [email protected] or through Discord.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and does not expire. It includes 20 MiB of cloud storage per space, one team, the ability to join three friends’ teams, and three read-only fans. It is a low-commitment way to try shared saves, but the small per-space quota is restrictive for players with many saves or frequent version uploads.

Pro costs €5 a month, billed monthly, and can be cancelled anytime. It provides 5 GiB per space, up to five teams with 25 seats per team, at least 100 versions / 90 days, unlimited read-only share codes and twice the API throughput. The larger storage and team capacity make it the practical paid choice for active groups; monthly billing avoids a long commitment.

Lifetime costs €10, paid once, billed one-time. It includes 1 GiB per space, up to three teams, the ability to join five friends’ teams and 15 read-only fans. The one-time payment is appealing for users who do not need Pro’s larger quota or team capacity, but it offers less storage and fewer team seats than Pro.

Platforms

Checkpoint64 is available for Windows 10 and 11, macOS on Apple Silicon, and Linux. Steam also lists Windows and Linux and says Steam Deck is supported.

Who it's for

Choose Checkpoint64 if you want save-file backups across launchers, emulators or modded setups, or need version history and access controls for a shared save. The free tier can suit a small trial or light use. Look elsewhere if your priority is a large free cloud quota or end-to-end encryption.

Pros and cons

• Broad save coverage: Launcher support, modded setups and presets for over 140 games and seven emulators accommodate mixed libraries.
• Useful version recovery: Each upload creates a browsable version, giving users manual restore options.
• Shared-save safeguards: Locks, takeover warnings and logbook entries help teams manage who can upload.
• Tight free quota: 20 MiB per space may be insufficient for sustained backups.
• No end-to-end encryption: Encryption at rest and in transit does not provide zero-knowledge privacy.

Alternatives

Browse Game Save Managers to compare more options. Choose Game Save Genie if you want a free service that uses your own cloud storage. Hoard is another freemium option, described as a solo-developed project. Pick Ludusavi for a free, MIT-licensed portable executable for Windows, Linux or Mac. EmuSync is free with no subscription or paywall. Game Backup Monitor is a free, open-source option for unlimited games with 7-Zip compression; cloud backup requires a provider and sync client. Game Save Manager offers a free Windows 64-bit installer under GPL-3.0. Gamekeeper offers a free Windows plan with Multi-Space limited to three per game and cloud storage options including local, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, SMB/CIFS and S3. GSBS is another free option.

Verdict

Checkpoint64 is a strong fit for players who want automatic save backups and browsable restore points across a varied PC library, especially when sharing saves with a team. Its broad game coverage and co-op controls are compelling reasons to choose it; the 20 MiB free cap and lack of end-to-end encryption are clear reasons to look elsewhere if storage headroom or privacy is the priority.