A lightweight desktop app for backing up and syncing game save files across Steam Deck, Windows PC, and Linux. Detects saves from Steam and non-Steam launchers, creates versioned backups, and syncs between devices via Syncthing.
Publisher’s description
What is DeckSave?
DeckSave by Baldknobber is open-source Windows software in the cloud storage & sync category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (baldknobber/deck-save) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Syncthing, AWS Command Line Interface and Dropbox.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: DeckSave is an open-source cloud storage & sync tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DeckSave safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2509215F743F525EFE95EC384F2BC9D00FB483691D3ABCF0D3C5D4503ACB8D05· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.0Latest | April 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Baldknobber.DeckSave -emsiexec /i DeckSave_0.4.0_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Baldknobber
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/baldknobber/deck-save
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.4.0
- Released
- April 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 14, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Baldknobber.DeckSave
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeckSave free?
Yes. DeckSave is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is DeckSave safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DeckSave with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DeckSave be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does DeckSave support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does DeckSave run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use DeckSave without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to DeckSave?
Syncthing, AWS Command Line Interface, Dropbox, Rclone and Seafile. The alternatives page compares them.
