Backloggd
6.7#9 in gaming community platformsFrom $3 a monthFree planWeb
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Steam Community
7.3#3 in gaming community platformsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | Backloggd | Steam Community |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Backloggd describes itself as a game-focused counterpart to Goodreads and Letterboxd for keeping a personal video game collection. | Steam is not intended for children under 13, and users under 13 may not become subscribers. |
| Mobile access | Backloggd says it has no mobile app, but its website is optimized for mobile screen sizes. | Steam says its mobile app provides access to Community, Discussions, Market, Workshop, broadcasts, friends, groups, screenshots, and inventory. |
| Notable limit | Users cannot upload their own game covers; covers must come from IGDB. | Steam accounts are personal and may not be sold or transferred, subject to exceptions expressly permitted by Valve. |
| Purpose | Backloggd is a website for tracking a personal video game collection, logging games, and sharing reviews and ratings with friends. | Steam Community provides community and official content for games and software on Steam. |
| Support | The site directs users to its contact form or a dedicated Discord channel for feedback and feature requests. | Steam Support guides users through self-service steps or lets them send a help request to the support team. |
Backloggd plans
- FreeFree
- Backer$3 a month
Steam Community plans
- Steam CommunityFree
Pick Backloggd if…
Backloggd suits players who want a web-based record of games, play sessions, ownership, ratings and reviews. It also serves people who want to share lists or follow friends’ game activity.
Pick Steam Community if…
Steam Community suits players who want to discuss games, share creations, follow updates, or connect with friends. Its mobile app offers access to community features and related Steam areas on iOS and Android.