PlayThis
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Introduction
Organize your video game backlog and get AI-driven recommendations
PlayThis Product Information
PlayThis — The #1 gaming assistant to conquer your Steam backlog
PlayThis is a gaming backlog management platform designed to help you organize, prioritize, and finish games from your Steam library faster. It positions itself as a personal gaming coach, offering backlog insights, personalized recommendations, and seamless Steam integration to optimize your playtime and reduce wasted hours scrolling for what to play next.
Key value propositions
- 10x faster backlog conquest with a guided, data-driven approach
- Real-time integration with Steam for an up-to-date catalog of your games
- Actionable metrics like Quality Per Hour (QPH) and Extended Play Ratio (EPR) to judge whether a game is worth investing time
- Rich recommendations and customizable categories to tailor your queue to your preferences
- Designed for both casual players and completionists who want to finish more of their collection
How it works
- Connect your Steam library. Import your games in seconds to populate your backlog.
- Browse and categorize. Use custom categories to organize games by genre, mood, length, or priorities.
- Get insights. Review metrics such as QPH and EPR to assess value and effort.
- Receive recommendations. Get tailored game suggestions that align with your goals and time constraints.
- Track progress. Monitor completion estimates, progress, and backlog export to share with friends.
The platform emphasizes practical planning over endless browsing, helping you quickly identify titles you can actually finish and enjoy.
Plans and Pricing
- Free — $0: Core features to manage and start your backlog
- Pro — $6.99 / month: Advanced backlog insights, personalized recommendations, and enhanced export options
- PlayThis Max — Premium tier with extended capabilities designed for power users (details available on the pricing page)
All plans include Steam integration, backlog insights, and category customization.
Core Features
- Seamless Steam integration to import and sync your library
- Backlog insights including Quality Per Hour (QPH) and Extended Play Ratio (EPR)
- Personalized game recommendations based on your play history and preferences
- Customizable categories to organize and prioritize games
- Progress tracking with completion estimates and export options
- Backlog export and sharing to coordinate with friends or communities
- Discord community integration for updates and support
- Free tier available to get started; scalable Pro and Premium tiers for power users
Why players love PlayThis
- Alex Chen (PC Gamer) praised the Quality Per Hour metric for saving time
- James Wilson highlighted seamless Steam integration and practical backlog management
- Numerous users report improved ability to finish games and reduce aimless scrolling
Getting Started
- Sign up for PlayThis and connect your Steam account
- Import your library and set up your first backlog categories
- Review metrics, get recommendations, and start completing games
Safety and Privacy
- The tool emphasizes privacy and focuses on helping you decide what to play next without sharing sensitive data. (Always refer to the official terms for specifics.)