A reader has shared how he is managing a video game backlog of 48 titles, after his wife pointed out the number of unplayed games he owned. He downloaded an app to sort his library and found that only 10 of the games were bought outright, with the rest coming from bundles or free offers.
Breaking Down the Backlog
The reader, known as matc7884, listed his games and found 11 were from bundles, such as Amanda The Adventurer and Loddlenaut, which he may never play. A further 27 were free via Epic, Steam, or Amazon, including Bioshock, Disco Elysium, Dishonored, and Dredge. Only 10 were paid for directly, with none costing more than £10 and most under £5.
Current Playing and Paused Games
He is currently playing five games, including Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake and Indiana Jones And The Great Circle on Switch 2. He paused 22 games, including The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and Baldur's Gate 3, citing combat and inventory issues. His most frustrating purchase is Spider-Man 2, which he may buy again on PlayStation 5 if performance issues on the Legion Go persist.
Completed and Quit Games
He has completed 83 games in his lifetime, rating each one. He finds the 10-point scale restrictive, suggesting half points or percentages. He quit nine games, including Elden Ring, which he loved but could not finish due to difficult bosses. He is considering trying Elden Ring again on Switch 2.
