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Letterboxd for Games? We Tested 7. Here’s the One.

Fred
Fred · · 8 min read

Google’s AI box names Backloggd and stops. We used seven game trackers for a month and ranked which one actually respects your time.


The closest Letterboxd for games right now is Backloggd. If you also track board games, or you want an app that tells you what to play tonight based on mood and available time, SavePoint is the one to try instead. Here is how all seven stack up.

If you’ve ever finished a game and wished you could log it the way film nerds log movies, you’ve basically been searching for a Letterboxd for games. The bad news: Letterboxd itself doesn’t do games. The good news: we tested seven apps that come close, and a couple of them get scary close.

You rate every movie on Letterboxd. You log every book on Goodreads. But when it comes to the 40+ games sitting in your Steam library, your backlog tracking system is… vibes? Maybe a Notes app list you started in 2022 and forgot about?

I felt that. I’ve been gaming for over two decades, and until recently, I had zero record of what I played, what I thought about it, or how many hours I actually sank into Elden Ring versus how many hours I told people I sank into Elden Ring. Turns out, there are apps built for exactly this. Some are great. Some need work. And one of them is something I actually helped build.

Here’s the honest breakdown of every game tracking app worth your time in 2026.

What Makes a Good Game Tracking App?

Before we rank anything, here’s what we looked for. A real Letterboxd for games needs four things: fast logging, a backlog you’ll actually revisit, ratings and reviews that mean something, and a community that isn’t a ghost town.

Before we get into the list, here’s what matters most for people like us. Adult gamers with jobs, families, and maybe 6-10 hours a week to play.

You want something that lets you log games fast (30 seconds or less), rate and review without writing a dissertation, see your stats over time, and connect with other people who play the same stuff. Bonus points if it doesn’t look like it was built in 2014.

With that in mind, let’s go.

1. Backloggd

Backloggd is the app most people mean when they say they want a Letterboxd for games. The layout is almost a straight homage, right down to the grid of cover art.

Price: Free (Patreon for extras, ~$3/month)
Platforms: Web, iOS

Backloggd is the closest thing the gaming world has to Letterboxd, and it’s the one you’ll see recommended most on Reddit. The community is active, the interface is clean, and the 5-star rating system feels familiar if you’re coming from movie or book tracking.

What’s good: The social features work. You can follow people, see their activity feeds, and browse user-created lists. The library pulls from IGDB (the same database Twitch uses), so game coverage is solid. And the community itself trends positive and non-toxic, which is rare in gaming spaces.

What’s not: It’s built and maintained by one developer. That means feature requests move slowly, and there’s no Android app. If you’re on a Samsung or Pixel, you’re stuck with the mobile web version. There’s no gamification either. No streaks, no badges, no XP. You log games, and that’s it.

Best for: iOS users who want a straightforward, community-driven game logging experience and don’t need a lot of bells and whistles.

2. GG (ggapp.io)

If Backloggd is the obvious Letterboxd for games, GG is the polished younger sibling that’s trying a little harder on design.

Price: Free tier available, premium membership for full features
Platforms: Web

GG takes a more stylish approach to game tracking. The interface is modern, the design is clean, and it does the basics well. You can track what you’re playing, what you’ve finished, and what’s on your backlog.

What’s good: It looks great. If you care about aesthetics (and you should, you’re going to look at this thing every day), GG nails the visual design. Status tracking is simple. Playing, completed, backlogged, dropped.

What’s not: Some of the more useful features sit behind a paid wall, which can feel limiting when free alternatives exist. The social side is thinner than Backloggd’s community, and there’s no mobile app.

Best for: Design-conscious gamers who want a polished web experience and don’t mind paying for premium features.

3. HowLongToBeat

HLTB isn’t really pitched as a Letterboxd for games, but plenty of people use it like one because the completion-time data is unmatched.

Price: Free
Platforms: Web

HowLongToBeat isn’t really a Letterboxd alternative. It’s more of a utility. But it’s worth mentioning because half the people reading this are probably already using it to figure out whether they can actually finish Persona 5 before the next big release drops.

What’s good: The time-to-beat data is unmatched. Main story, completionist, everything in between. It’s crowd-sourced and pretty accurate. Steam import works, so you can pull in your existing library. And it’s completely free.

What’s not: The interface hasn’t been updated in what feels like forever. The social features are minimal. You’re not going to have a community experience here. It’s a tool, not a platform.

Best for: Gamers who want to manage their time and plan their backlog around how long games actually take.

4. Infinite Backlog

Price: Free (Patreon for extras, ~$3/month)
Platforms: Web

Infinite Backlog takes a unique approach by integrating directly with your existing storefronts. You can pull in your Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and GOG libraries automatically, which saves a ton of manual entry time.

What’s good: The storefront integrations are the star here. If you’ve got games spread across five different platforms (who doesn’t?), this is the fastest way to get everything in one place. The backlog management tools are solid, and it does a good job of helping you decide what to play next.

What’s not: No mobile app. The community is smaller than Backloggd’s. And some of the integrations can be finicky depending on your platform’s privacy settings.

Best for: Multi-platform gamers who want a single dashboard for their entire library without manually adding every game.

5. Gamery

Price: Premium app (paid)
Platforms: iOS only

Gamery goes all-in on visual appeal. The app features animated 3D artwork and a premium design that makes your game collection look like a curated gallery. It’s the most visually impressive option on this list.

What’s good: Stunning presentation. If you want your game library to feel like an art collection, Gamery delivers. The iOS app is smooth and well-designed.

What’s not: iOS only. No Android, no web. It’s a premium (paid) app, and the feature set is narrower than some free alternatives. No social features to speak of.

Best for: iOS users who want the most beautiful game collection display and don’t mind paying for the aesthetic.

6. GamePal

Price: Free
Platforms: iOS only

GamePal focuses on session tracking and journaling. Instead of just logging that you played a game, you can track individual sessions, how long they lasted, and write journal entries about your experience.

What’s good: The session tracking concept is smart. It gives you a much more detailed picture of your gaming habits than a simple “completed” checkbox. The journal feature is great for people who want to remember specific moments or runs.

What’s not: iOS only again. Features are still limited compared to full-featured web platforms.

Best for: Players who want to track individual gaming sessions and keep a detailed record of their experiences.

7. SavePoint

SavePoint is our pick for anyone who wants a Letterboxd for games that’s built for adults with a backlog and not much free time. It’s the one we kept coming back to.

Price: Free (unlimited game library, Backlog Score, Decision Engine). Pro at $9/month or $99/year.
Platforms: Web (PWA for mobile)

Full disclosure: I built this one. SavePoint started because I wanted a game tracking app that did two things none of the others did. Track both video games AND tabletop games in one place, and actually tell you something useful about your backlog instead of just logging it.

What’s good: SavePoint pulls from a catalog of ~29,000 games (27,000 video games and 2,000 tabletop) and integrates with BoardGameGeek for tabletop imports. That dual-tracking is unique. Nobody else on this list does it. The Backlog Score puts a dollar figure on your unstarted games, updated nightly, so you can see exactly what your backlog is costing you. The Decision Engine gives you three picks for tonight based on your mood, available time, and platform. And every December you get a Year in Gaming recap card showing your year in stats, free for everyone.

The analytics are where it gets interesting. You can see patterns in your gaming over time. What genres you gravitate toward, how your play sessions trend across the week, and your completion rates. It’s like Spotify Wrapped but for games.

What’s not: It’s newer than most options on this list, so the community is still growing. The web app works on mobile through PWA, but native iOS and Android apps aren’t here yet.

Best for: Gamers who also play tabletop games, adults who track board games alongside video games, or anyone who wants the app to tell them what to play with the time they have.

Quick Comparison

Here’s every Letterboxd for games alternative we tested, side by side.

AppPriceAndroidTabletopDecision SupportSocial
BackloggdFree/$3NoNoNoStrong
GGFree/PaidNoNoNoLimited
HowLongToBeatFreeNoNoNoMinimal
Infinite BacklogFree/$3NoNoNoSmall
GameryPaidNoNoNoNo
GamePalFreeNoNoNoNo
SavePointFree/$9/moPWAYesYesGrowing

So Which One Should You Pick?

There’s no single perfect Letterboxd for games yet, but there’s a right one for how you play. Pick Backloggd for community, GG for looks, HLTB for planning, and SavePoint if you want all three without the grind.

The closest thing to Letterboxd for games is Backloggd. It is the community pick and the safe default. If you also track board games, or you want a tool that curates your backlog instead of just logging it, SavePoint is the one built for that problem. Most of them are free to start.

If you just want a Letterboxd-style experience with an active community, Backloggd is the safe pick. It’s the most established, and the community is genuinely good.

If you also track board games, or you want a tool that curates your backlog instead of just logging it, SavePoint is the one built for that problem. The Backlog Score and Decision Engine do something none of the others do: they tell you what your backlog is worth and what to play tonight. And yeah, I built it, but I built it because nothing else covered what I needed.

If your backlog management is the bigger issue, HowLongToBeat combined with Infinite Backlog gives you the data to make smarter decisions about what to play next.

For a direct side-by-side comparison of Backloggd, GG, and SavePoint, our Backloggd vs GG vs SavePoint breakdown goes deeper on each tracker.

The real answer is that any system beats no system. Pick one, start logging, and you’ll be surprised how much more intentional your gaming becomes when you’re actually keeping track.


What are you using to track your games? Drop your pick in the comments or come argue about it in our Discord. We’re always looking for better tools.

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FAQ

What's the best game tracking app if I'm coming from Letterboxd?
Backloggd is your best bet. It's the closest thing gaming has to Letterboxd with a 5-star rating system, active community, and clean interface. Just note it's iOS-only for mobile, and one developer maintains it, so feature updates move slower than you might want.
Can I track games across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox all in one place?
Yeah, Infinite Backlog is built for that. It pulls directly from Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and GOG libraries automatically, which saves you from manually adding every single game. Just be aware the community is smaller than Backloggd's.
Which app has the best-looking interface?
Gamery takes the crown for visual appeal with animated 3D artwork that makes your collection look like a curated gallery. GG is a close second if you want a modern, clean design. Both are iOS-focused: Gamery is paid, and GG has limited mobile support.
Is there an app that tracks both video games and tabletop games?
SavePoint is the only one that does both. It pulls from a curated database of about 27,000 video games and integrates with BoardGameGeek for tabletop games. Full transparency: one of TAG's team members helped build it, but it's genuinely unique in this feature.
What if I just want to know how long games take to beat?
HowLongToBeat is your tool. It's completely free, has unmatched time-to-beat data (main story, completionist, everything in between), and you can import your Steam library directly. It's more a utility than a social platform, but it does one thing really well.
Is there a Letterboxd for games?
Not officially. Letterboxd is film-only. But several apps fill the gap, and the closest Letterboxd for games experiences right now are Backloggd, GG, and SavePoint, depending on whether you care most about community, design, or speed.

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Fred has been gaming since his dad brought home a recycled PC from work and installed Hugo's House of Horrors as a toddler. He continues to play games almost daily across PC, console and mobile and may have a slightly addictive personality.

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