Backup tool for PC game saves
Publisher’s description
What is ludusavi?
ludusavi by mtkennerly is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It ranks 29th by popularity among pc games in this catalogue. It is written in Rust. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.31.0, released on April 4, 2026. The version history goes back to February 10, 2023: 24 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 7,410 times. The source code on GitHub (mtkennerly/ludusavi) has 6,451 stars. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “Backup tool for PC game saves”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 7.6 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ludusavi is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Key features
- Ability to back up data from more than 19,000 games plus your own custom entries.
- Backup and restore for Steam as well as other game libraries.
- Preview of the backup/restore before actually performing it.
- Tab completion is available for Bash, Fish, Zsh, PowerShell, and Elvish.
- Support for saves that are stored as files and in the Windows registry, Proton saves with Steam, and Steam screenshots.
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Is ludusavi 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:
F47A8AD8C708F01D2EB124704973BEFFAB205E292F5287A10FC4A101F8D68706· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the mtkennerly/ludusavi repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review4
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Security policy0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 24 versions ›24 versions over 3 years · about 7.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.31.0Latest | April 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.30.0 | November 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.29.1 | April 21, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.29.0 | April 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.28.0 | January 16, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.27.0 | November 20, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.26.0 | October 29, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.25.0 | August 19, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mtkennerly.ludusavi -echoco install ludusavi -yscoop install extras/ludusaviRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install ludusaviflatpak install flathub com.github.mtkennerly.ludusaviInformation
- Publisher
- mtkennerly
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mtkennerly/ludusavi
- Written in
- Rust
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.31.0
- Released
- April 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 10, 2023
- Versions listed
- 24
- Updates / year
- 7.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 7,410
- GitHub stars
- 6,451
- GitHub forks
- 142
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- mtkennerly.ludusavi
- Chocolatey package
- ludusavi
- Scoop package
- extras/ludusavi
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ludusavi free?
Yes. ludusavi is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ludusavi 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 ludusavi 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.
Does ludusavi run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ludusavi?
The versions page lists all 24 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 10, 2023.
Can I use ludusavi without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ludusavi?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, Celestia and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
