Video Game Completion Planner
Track video games played and completed: playtime, difficulty, and an overall rating, useful for keeping a record across a large library rather than relying on memory of what you actually finished.
A backlog of unfinished games tends to grow faster than it shrinks, since new releases and sales keep adding to it while available play time stays roughly constant, which makes a tracked, prioritized approach more useful than an unstructured pile of good intentions.
Why play time and completion both deserve tracking
Logging hours played alongside completion status reveals games that are technically "in progress" but have actually been abandoned in practice, sitting untouched for months, which is different from a game genuinely still being actively played.
The priority order that makes a backlog actionable
A long unordered backlog tends to produce decision paralysis when choosing what to play next. Logging a rough priority order, revisited periodically, turns an overwhelming list into a clear next choice rather than an endless scroll through options every time.
A note on tracking why a game was abandoned
Logging a brief reason when a game is set aside (too difficult, lost interest, technical issues) builds useful self-knowledge about your own gaming preferences over time, which helps with future purchasing and prioritization decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Should I track hours played even for games I haven't finished?
Yes, this reveals games that are technically "in progress" but actually abandoned in practice, sitting untouched for months, which is different from a game you're genuinely still actively playing.
How do I make my gaming backlog less overwhelming?
A rough priority order, revisited periodically, turns an overwhelming unordered list into a clear next choice, rather than facing decision paralysis scrolling through every option each time you want to play something.
Should I log why I stopped playing a game?
Yes, a brief reason — too difficult, lost interest, technical issues — builds useful self-knowledge about your own gaming preferences, which helps with future purchasing and prioritization decisions.
Is it bad to have a large unfinished game backlog?
Not inherently — many gamers maintain a backlog larger than they'll ever fully complete. The goal of tracking is making it manageable and intentional, not necessarily shrinking it to zero.
How often should I review and reprioritize my backlog?
Periodically, perhaps every few months or when considering a new purchase, reviewing the current priority order against your current interests tends to keep the backlog tracker genuinely useful rather than static and ignored.