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GameSave Manager

GameSave Manager is free Windows software for backing up, transferring, and sharing PC game save data.

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#26 of 27
Score
5.3
GameSave Manager's website

What GameSave Manager is

GameSave Manager is free Windows software for backing up, transferring, and sharing PC game save data. It supports scheduled backups, game detection, and manual restore options. The compatibility list reports 13,033 records. The project was created by InsaneMatt, beginning as a personal BAT script before its first graphical interface was introduced in 2009. The maker says the software has always been completely free, with voluntary donations as its only revenue, processed through PayPal. Downloads are said not to bundle adware, bloatware, or telemetry data gathering, and the website has no advertisements. The download page publishes MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-384 checksums. A forum is available for community support. Version 3.1.580.0 is listed as released on 31 May 2026. That release fixed a backup change-detection problem that could run tasks without changes and a restoration issue involving Unicode characters in an entry title. On the Backup screen, holding Ctrl while selecting Rescan performs a targeted rescan.

Good

  • Completely free Windows software
  • Compatibility list contains 13,033 records
  • Supports scheduled backups
  • Downloads publish three checksums
  • No bundled adware, bloatware, or telemetry

Watch out

  • Windows is the only listed platform
  • Restore options are manual
  • No free trial is offered
  • Donations support the project

Who it suits

GameSave Manager suits Windows players who want free tools for backing up, transferring, or sharing PC saves. It is useful for users needing scheduled backups, broad game coverage, or manual restoration.

Verdict

GameSave Manager focuses on free Windows save-data management with scheduled backups and a large compatibility list. Checksum publication, community support, and the stated absence of bundled unwanted software add practical context.

The facts

Each one read from GameSave Manager's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Advertising
The project says its website does not have advertisements.checked 8 Oct 2026
Backup task fix
Version 3.1.580.0 fixed a bug where change detection backup tasks could run when no changes had occurred.checked 8 Oct 2026
Bundling and telemetry
The maker says downloads do not bundle adware, bloatware, or telemetry data gathering tactics.checked 8 Oct 2026
Creator
The site identifies InsaneMatt as the creator of GameSave Manager.checked 8 Oct 2026
Donation processing
The maker says donations are processed securely through PayPal.checked 8 Oct 2026
Download integrity
The download page publishes MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-384 checksums for the download.checked 8 Oct 2026
Funding
The maker says donations are the project's only source of revenue and that donations are voluntary.checked 8 Oct 2026
Game coverage
The compatibility list contains 13,033 records.checked 8 Oct 2026
History
The maker says the project began as a personal BAT script and was introduced to the world in 2009 with its first GUI.checked 8 Oct 2026
Latest version
The home page lists version 3.1.580.0, released 31 May 2026.checked 8 Oct 2026
Pricing
The project says GameSave Manager has always been completely free and donations are its only source of revenue.checked 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
GameSave Manager is described as a way to back up, transfer, and share PC save data.checked 8 Oct 2026
Restore fix
Version 3.1.580.0 fixed a data restoration issue involving Unicode characters in an entry title.checked 8 Oct 2026
Scanning
Holding Ctrl while clicking Rescan on the Backup screen performs a targeted rescan.checked 8 Oct 2026
Software updates
The maker lists version 3.1.580.0 as released on 31 May 2026.checked 8 Oct 2026
Support
The site links to a forum for community support.checked 8 Oct 2026
Supported games
The compatibility list reports 13,033 records.checked 8 Oct 2026
Unwanted software
The project says it does not bundle adware, bloatware or telemetry data gathering with downloads.checked 8 Oct 2026

The company

Founded
2009checked 28 Sep 2026

Money

Free software
The maker says GameSave Manager has always been completely free.checked 8 Oct 2026

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