An app to track the video games you've played

We all have a backlog. That pile of shrink-wrapped plastic and digital licenses you swear you'll get to eventually. It's not a "pile of shame." It's a library of opportunity.

But an app for tracking games isn't just about what you own. It's for remembering what you've done. It’s for settling that late-night debate with a friend about when you both played through Chrono Trigger. It’s for seeing, in plain numbers, that you’ve sunk 400 hours into a farming sim.

And that's okay. Gamers love stats. We love seeing numbers go up.

You can do better than a spreadsheet

Sure, you could use a spreadsheet. But we have better tools now. A real game tracker pulls in box art, release dates, and developer info automatically. It turns a boring list into a visual history.

Think of it as Letterboxd for video games.

The best part is the filtering. You can tag games by platform, genre, or make your own lists like "Games for a rainy day" or "RPGs that will make me cry." You start to see patterns. You might realize you buy a lot of open-world games but only ever finish linear ones. Or that you own a dozen indie platformers you forgot you bought in a Steam sale.

Seeing what gets neglected helps you decide what to play next—and what to buy in the future. It’s about being more intentional with your time.

What to look for

A great app is more than just a list. Here’s what matters:

• Automatic Syncing: Linking your Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox accounts is a must. It does the heavy lifting for you, adding games as you buy them.
• Progress Tracking: You need to be able to mark games as "Playing," "Finished," "On Hold," or "Dropped." Some even let you track your time.
• Discovery: Seeing what friends are playing or what’s popular can help you find something new.
• Custom Lists: You have to be able to organize your library your way. Tags and custom filters are key for managing a big collection.

A good app builds a profile of your gaming history. You can see your stats and how your tastes have changed. Some, like Trider, even let you set reminders to chip away at a specific game. It helps turn that backlog into a list of accomplishments.