Cloud Saves

GameVault+ provides secure, cross-device savefile synchronization, making sure your progress stays protected and ready to go, no matter where or when you play. By using GameVault Server, your saves are backed up automatically, so you can switch computers or reinstall a game without losing any progress.

Quick Setup

1. Enable Cloud Saves

   • In your GameVault Server settings, set SAVEFILES_ENABLED to true.
     See how →

   • In your GameVault Client settings -> GameVault+ -> Features -> Cloud Saves, enable the feature for your client.

2. Configure a Storage Volume

   • Make sure your server has a persistent volume to hold savefiles.
     Learn more →

That’s it for basic setup! Once these are in place, Cloud Saves are up and running.

How It Works

GameVault integrates with Ludusavi, an open-source savefile manager that supports a wide variety of games. If a particular game supports cloud saves, you’ll see “Cloud saves” on its Game page, right above your personal progress summary.

DISCLAIMER: Reliability of the Indicator

The "Cloud Saves" indicator is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate due to the nature of DRM-free games. It simply checks whether the game name closely matches an entry in the Ludusavi manifest. You can see what game it matched to by hovering over the up- or download buttons. In some cases, even if it does match, your specific installation might not be supported. This is just an indicator, and false positives or negatives can occur. The only way to be sure is to test it yourself. As a rule of thumb, if a game is popular and well-documented on PCGamingWiki - and therefore in the Ludusavi manifest - it is more likely to be supported.

Automatic Savefile Download

When you install a game through GameVault, your latest savefile version is automatically downloaded and placed in your new installation. There’s no need for manual copying — you can jump right back in where you left off.

Play & Auto-Sync

Once you’ve played for at least a minute and then exit the game, GameVault automatically checks for updated savefiles, compresses them, and securely uploads them to your GameVault Server. This process happens behind the scenes, so you don’t have to worry about manually backing up your progress.

Cross-Device Sync

With your savefiles stored in the cloud, you can install the same game on another device and immediately access the same save state. Just launch the game, and GameVault will seamlessly load your existing progress. Whether you’re on a second PC or coming back after a fresh install, your saves will always be there.

Manual Sync

Sometimes you may need to sync savefiles manually, such as when you’ve been offline and only just reconnected to the internet. You can upload your savefiles by using the Upload Savefiles button on the Game Page.

You can also download savefiles manually if needed — for instance, if you accidentally deleted your local saves. In such cases, you can retrieve them using the Download Savefiles button on the Game Page.