Want to play
Example: a game a friend recommended that you plan to try after your current playthrough.
REMEMBER
WHAT YOU PLAYED.
Start a game history you can actually maintain. Combine a short manual list, supported account imports, and a retro log so the games you remember do not get lost between platforms.
START SMALL.
KEEP GOING.
01
Start with a few.
Log meaningful games before trying to remember everything.
02
Bring in your history.
Connect supported accounts and fill the gaps manually.
03
Build a habit.
Update your log after a finish or a memorable session.
1. Start with a small, meaningful list.
Write down your current game, the last game you finished, and three older favorites. Do not wait to reconstruct every game you have ever touched. A short list you can keep updating is more useful than an unfinished attempt at a perfect archive.
2. Separate interest from experience.
In PlayerHall, search for a title and open its library menu. Use Want to play for a future choice, Played for a game you spent time with, and Completed for one you consider finished. You can like a game without finishing it, and save a game without having bought it.
Played
Example: a multiplayer game you spent many evenings with, even though there is no traditional ending.
Completed
Example: a story you finished, regardless of whether you earned every optional achievement.
3. Import the history you already have.
Open Connections to link supported Steam, PlayStation, or RetroAchievements accounts. Check provider visibility first. Let the initial import finish, then review the results in Profile. An import saves re-entry, but it only includes what the account and provider make available.
4. Fill the gaps with a legacy log.
For an offline title or an older favorite, open Legacy & Retro. Find the game, select its system, and add played or completed status. Enter approximate hours and a year range when you remember them. Add a sentence about the experience so the entry remains meaningful later.
5. Update after a milestone.
Choose a simple habit: add a game when you begin it, revisit the entry when you stop or finish, and write a review when you have something useful to say. Resync connected accounts when new progress is available. Your record should serve your gaming, not become another backlog.
Your next-session checklist.
- Choose the correct game and platform.
- Set Want to play, Played, or Completed honestly.
- Check whether the record is imported or self-reported.
- Label remembered playtime as approximate.
- Add one memory or useful observation.
- Revisit the entry after your next milestone.
Common questions.
What is the simplest way to start tracking played games?
Log a handful of games you remember clearly, using the title, platform, and played or completed status. Expand the record as you go.
Should I import my library or enter it manually?
Use imports for supported public account data and manual entries for missing platforms, older experiences, and personal context. The two methods can complement each other.
YOUR GAMES.
YOUR HALL.
Start with a game you remember.
Build the rest as you go.