Hg.SaveHistory

Free plan Windows

What Hg.SaveHistory is

Hg.SaveHistory is a free Windows application for creating snapshots of game saves and other files. It supports manual backup and restore, plus automatic backups when the relevant engine supports them. Users can archive snapshots as ZIP files, delete them, attach notes, and clean them up automatically. Global hotkeys and sound notifications are available for events, and automatic backups can include screenshots when supported by the engine. The README lists DOOM 2016, DOOM Eternal with DLC1 and DLC2, Satisfactory, and Elden Ring as supported games. A Lua script system is intended to extend support to other games and applications, but third-party engines are not yet available and API documentation remains a TODO. Screenshot capture may fail for DOOM 2016 and DOOM Eternal when using Vulkan because of game protections. Installation involves unzipping the download and running the executable, or downloading and compiling the source. Windows options include starting with Windows and minimizing to the system tray. The repository lists an MIT license, and v0.9.0 is listed as the latest release.

Who it suits

It suits Windows users who want to manage snapshots of game saves or other files, especially for games listed as supported. Users seeking to extend support should note the current limits around third-party engines and API documentation.

What it does well

Manual backup and restore are available
Snapshots support ZIP archiving and notes
Automatic cleanup and event notifications
Free, with an MIT license

What to know first

Windows only
Third-party engines are not yet available
Vulkan screenshots may fail for two listed games

Limits

Automatic backups and screenshot capture depend on engine support. Third-party engines are not yet available, and Vulkan protections can prevent screenshots in named games.

Getting started

Open the project website
Unzip the download
Run the executable
Alternatively download and compile the source
Choose Windows options such as starting with Windows or minimizing to the system tray

Verdict

Hg.SaveHistory offers snapshot management and backup options for supported Windows games and files. Its current engine limitations and screenshot caveat are worth checking if those functions matter to your setup.

Questions

Is Hg.SaveHistory free?

Yes. It has a free plan.

Which platforms does it support?

The listed platform is Windows.

Can it restore backups?

Yes. Manual restore is supported.

Which games are listed as supported?

The README lists DOOM 2016, DOOM Eternal with DLC1 and DLC2, Satisfactory, and Elden Ring.

Is the source open source?

The repository lists an MIT license, and the source can be downloaded and compiled.

Can it create screenshots with automatic backups?

Yes, when the engine supports screenshots, although capture may fail for protected games such as DOOM 2016 and DOOM Eternal using Vulkan.

Facts from Hg.SaveHistory's own pages

Backup controls: Features include manual backup, restore, archive, and delete, plus automatic backups when supported by an engine. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Backups and restores: Features include manual backup and restore, and automatic backup when supported by an engine. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Custom engines: A Lua script system can add support for games and applications; the README says third-party engines are not yet supported and API documentation is a TODO. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Extensibility: A Lua script system is intended to add support for games and applications, while third-party engines are listed as not yet available. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Installation: The README says to unzip the app and run the executable, or download the source and compile it. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Known screenshot limitation: The README says screenshots may fail for DOOM 2016 and DOOM Eternal when using Vulkan because of game protections. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
License: The repository lists an MIT license. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Notifications: The app supports global hotkeys and sound notifications for events. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Platform: The setup instructions use Windows settings paths and offer options to start with Windows and minimize to the system tray. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Purpose: Hg.SaveHistory creates snapshots of game save files or other files. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Release: The releases page lists v0.9.0 as the latest release. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Screenshot limitation: The README says screenshots may fail for games that block programmatic capture, including DOOM 2016 and DOOM Eternal when using Vulkan. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Screenshots: Automatic backups can take screenshots when supported by the engine. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Snapshot tools: Users can attach notes to snapshots and configure automatic snapshot cleanup. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Support: The README asks users to report issues and says a log file named Hg.SaveHistory.log is located in the application folder. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Supported games: The listed official game engines support DOOM 2016, DOOM Eternal with DLC1 and DLC2, Satisfactory client and server, and Elden Ring. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026

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