In the past, MyMMO editor Jasmin used Excel spreadsheets to track her favorite games since she plays across platforms. Now she only needs an app that lists all new games in a giant library.
At the Summer Game Fest, numerous games were presented, from which I wanted to remember some new releases for later. Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft also held their own shows, which expanded my wishlist. I can hardly keep track of all the great titles I want to keep an eye on for the future.
In the past, I used an Excel spreadsheet for this. Since I play on multiple platforms, it’s not enough for me to just create a wishlist on Steam or similar, because when combined with all platforms, it just becomes too confusing.
A few years ago, I was introduced to an app that allows you to create your own wishlist and game library across all platforms. This made my Excel spreadsheet useless, and now it’s much more convenient for me to track my own games and wishes.
The best part is that it is now available for Android in addition to iOS, making it usable by most mobile users in Germany.
GameTrack simplifies my gamer life
My favorite gadget for my gaming life is the app GameTrack. It helps me manage my game collection and keep track of my backlog. I can also document my gaming activities with it:
- Games can be divided into several categories, for example: “Currently Playing”, “Completed”, “Waiting”, or “Wishlist”.
- To track my games, I can link my accounts on Steam, PlayStation, or other platforms.
- The completed games can then be rated. At the end of the year, it’s always nice to see which games you’ve completed on all platforms and which ones you liked.
However, what I like best is the feature that lists all events from the gaming world in the app. After each event, the developer is busy adding all the showcased games to the library. This way, you can directly expand your wishlist with the games you liked from the show after an event.
Especially after an event marathon like the Summer Game Fest, I think the app is worth it. I just have to click on the respective event and get presented with all the newly introduced games in a clear summary. I then only have to click which games I want to add to my wishlist.
Additionally, the upcoming games are updated regularly, so you know what the current release date is planned for a game. There has been a new calendar feature for a few months showing on which day which games are being released in a clear manner.
This way, you can also plan your vacation around a game that you really want to play and have a good overview of what is being released in the coming month or year.
Moreover, there are many other practical features. This includes the integration of HowLongtoBeat so that you know right away how long a game takes to play.
However, the app has one disadvantage: those who pay for the service naturally get access to more features. This includes the ability to scan physical games using a barcode. You can either pay monthly, annually, or a one-time payment of €100, which is more than a full-price title and should be well thought out.
Additionally, the many pages can seem a bit confusing. Even today, I sometimes search for specific functions or overviews that are hidden somewhere.
Furthermore, I noticed in comparison to my friend, who purchased the app for a fixed price, that the free version is more prone to errors. In the past, for example, my new release dates were not updated, while his were.
There are also other gaming track apps that you can use if GameTrack doesn’t suit you. Another well-known app is Backloggd. However, since I first had experience with GameTrack and liked the app, I stuck with it without looking at other alternatives. Perhaps Backloggd has other advantages that I do not miss with GameTrack at the moment, as I don’t know the competition.
The app also clearly shows what Pile of Shame you have already built up. This would have been beneficial for a player on Steam to maintain an overview: A gamer on Steam has the probably largest Pile of Shame, only plays a 12-year-old game from Valve
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