Checkpoint

Never lose your game progress again.

Checkpoint is a save game backup tool for local games. Create timestamped backups (snapshots) of your save files, switch between different saves instantly, and protect your progress from corruption or accidents.

Features

• One-Click Snapshots - Create timestamped backups with a single click
• Instant Restore - Switch between saves in seconds
• Google Drive Cloud Backup - Back up saves to your own Google Drive
• 100% Private - Your data stays on your device. We have zero access to your saves or Google Drive
• Smart Protection - Automatically backs up current save before restoring
• Process Detection - Prevents restore while game is running
• Cross-Platform - Windows and Linux support

Your Data, Your Control

Checkpoint is built with privacy as the foundation:

• No Account Required - Use locally without creating any account
• Zero Server Access - We don't have servers, we can't see your saves
• Google Drive = Your Drive - Cloud backups go directly to your personal Google Drive, not our servers
• Local-First - Everything works offline. Cloud is optional
• Open Source - Full transparency. Check the code yourself

Download

Windows

• Download the .exe installer

Linux

• Ubuntu/Debian: checkpoint_0.1.0_amd64.deb
• Fedora: checkpoint-0.1.0-1.x86_64.rpm
• Universal: AppImage works on any distro

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Quick Start

1. Add Your First Game

   • Click "Add game" button
   • Enter game name
   • Select save folder location
   • Click "Add game"

2. Create a Snapshot

   • Click on your game card
   • Click "Create Snapshot"
   • Give it a name (e.g. "Before Boss Fight")
   • Choose backup destination: Local or Local and cloud

3. Restore a Save

   • Click the restore button on any snapshot
   • Current save is automatically backed up first
   • Game must not be running

4. Enable Cloud Backup (Optional)

   • Sign in with Google in the profile section
   • Set backup destination to "Cloud" or "Both"
   • Snapshots automatically upload to your Google Drive
   • Access your saves from any device

How Cloud Backup Works

• Your Google Drive: Backups are stored in a hidden app folder in your Google Drive (appDataFolder)
• Not Visible: These files don't clutter your main Drive view
• Private: Only this app can access them
• Cross-Device: Log in on another computer to access your cloud saves
• Manual Control: You choose when to upload. No automatic syncing.

System Requirements

• Windows: Windows 10 or later
• Linux: Any modern distro with GTK3

Support

• Documentation: Full Documentation
• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Website: checkpoint-save.vercel.app

License

MIT License - Open source, free forever

Contributing

Contributions welcome! See the Developer Documentation for technical details.