Backlog.rip

Overview

Backlog.rip is a browser-based game library manager for players who want to organize a large collection, record progress, and decide what to play next. It suits Steam users who also want custom lists and statuses, as well as people who prefer their library data kept in the browser. The strongest case is the breadth of its free tracking and sync tools; the main reservations are achievement support and the project’s unsettled licensing position.

Key features

The free plan accepts unlimited games, making it suitable for a long-running library rather than a small shortlist. Progress tracking, playtime tracking, completion history, custom states, custom lists, and advanced search and filtering let you build a workflow around backlog, in-progress, completed, or any other categories you choose. Library import reduces the work of assembling an existing collection.

Steam integration synchronizes owned games and playtime, including free games. An additional import from steam-backlog.com can carry over statuses and progress, which is useful when moving from that service without rebuilding your history manually. Cloud backups and multi-device sync allow the same library to follow you between browsers and devices.

Steam Achievements are under maintenance on the free offering. That makes Backlog.rip less suitable for players whose primary goal is achievement completion. The Monthly Supporter tier adds unlimited achievement synchronization. Public lists add a sharing and discovery layer: you can publish a list for anyone to view and browse lists made by other users.

The product says data stays local in the browser and that it uses no cookies or trackers. That is a meaningful privacy advantage for users who want a personal catalog without advertising-oriented tracking, while cloud backup remains available for continuity across devices.

Pricing

Free forever

The free plan costs nothing and includes unlimited games, progress tracking, advanced search and filtering, custom states and lists, integrations, Steam sync, cloud backups, and multi-device sync. It is the right starting point for almost any player who wants a complete backlog organizer without a subscription. Its practical limitation is the maintenance status of Steam Achievements.

Monthly Supporter

Monthly Supporter uses a monthly contribution with custom pricing. It includes everything in Free, plus a supporter Discord channel, more cloud usage, backup retention increased to one year, and unlimited achievements synchronization. Choose it if achievement syncing, longer backup history, or extra cloud capacity matters and you want to support the solo developer.

The project describes itself as open source, while its GitHub README says a license has not yet been decided and that use or distribution requires permission. Anyone making Backlog.rip part of a business, redistribution workflow, or open-source stack should resolve that point before relying on it.

Platforms

Backlog.rip runs on the web, so it is accessible from a browser rather than tied to a desktop or mobile operating system. Multi-device sync is included in the free plan, which is useful when your play sessions and planning happen on different machines.

Who it's for

Backlog.rip is a strong fit for Steam players with large or mixed libraries who want unlimited entries, detailed personal states, and automatic ownership and playtime imports. It also suits privacy-conscious users who value local browser data and no cookies or trackers, and anyone migrating from steam-backlog.com.

Look elsewhere if achievement synchronization is central to your routine and you do not want to make a monthly contribution, or if you need clearly settled licensing terms for redistribution. The browser-only platform also makes it less appropriate for someone seeking a native desktop or mobile application.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Unlimited games and flexible states, lists, filters, playtime, and completion history support detailed backlog management without a free-tier cap.
• Pro: Steam ownership and playtime sync, including free games, can populate a library quickly.
• Pro: Cloud backups and multi-device sync protect continuity while local browser storage and no trackers support a privacy-focused setup.
• Pro: Public lists make it possible to share recommendations and explore other players’ collections.
• Con: Free-tier Steam Achievements are under maintenance, so achievement-focused users need the Supporter tier.
• Con: The project’s README says its license is undecided and permission is required for use or distribution, which complicates professional or redistributed use.
• Con: The Supporter contribution amount is custom rather than a published fixed price, making budgeting less predictable.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Game Backlog Trackers.

Choose Logged instead if you want unlimited tracking, ratings, reviews, collections, imports, and exports across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, with a free plan that uses light ads.

GameTrack is a better fit for a native Apple-device app, offering iOS, macOS, and Android support; its free tier allows unlimited games but limits you to three custom lists and three tags.

Pick BAKLOG if a desktop app for Linux, macOS, or Windows and an MIT-licensed project are priorities.

MioLog is an alternative for Android, iOS, and web users seeking a free, open-source, offline-first app with no account requirement.

Consider Playloggr for Android or web if you want social features such as followers and a public profile alongside an unlimited library and wishlist.

Backlog Zero suits macOS and Windows users who want every feature included, no account, and a pay-what-you-want model.

Backloggd is another web option with unlimited logging, lists, reviews, and journal tracking on its free plan, plus a $3 a month Backer plan.

Cartridge is for iOS users who want library search, ratings, reviews, unlimited Stacks, and social-link capture in a free tier, with an optional $3.99 a month Plus plan.

Verdict

Choose Backlog.rip if you want a free, web-based Steam library manager with unlimited games, granular progress tools, cloud backup, and privacy-conscious local data. Its main reason to look elsewhere is equally clear: achievement syncing is not fully available for free, and the unresolved license language may be unacceptable for redistribution or formal organizational use.