Looking for a way to keep track of your games to play? Try this Gaming Backlog Manager!

Is your gaming backlog getting out of control? Struggling to remember which games you own, which platform they’re on, or what you actually want to play next? This Notion-powered Gaming Backlog Manager is designed to bring order to your collection and help you track your progress with ease.

I spent so much time looking for an app or any other way to track my ever-growing gaming backlog. Eventually, I decided I had to make my own! Spreadsheets can be messy and clunky – so here's a solution that I've been using for the past 5 years myself: a smart and comprehensive Notion database!

What is Notion?

Notion is a project management and collaboration tool, much beloved by its most affectionate pro users like me. It's a powerful app, flexible and customisable, that lets you build your own systems to help manage your life according to your needs.

This gaming backlog manager is only one of the many templates I've created over the years as a Notion-certified designer and builder. If you're curious, check out my profile page for more!

What’s Inside

✅ Easy Intake System – Add new games in seconds with structured fields for developer, genre, platform, and priority.
✅ Dynamic Progress Tracking – Use built-in status labels to see what’s Not Started, In Progress, or Completed.
✅ Custom Views – Switch between Playing Next, Completed Games (Gallery View), and Progress Chart for a visual overview.
✅ Playtime Tracker – Estimate how long a game takes to complete and log your actual time spent playing.
✅ Completion Automation – Click the Finish Game button, and the completion date updates automatically.
✅ Filter & Sort with Ease – Organise your backlog by platform, format, or priority to decide what to play next.

Why You’ll Love It

✨ No Clutter, Just Tracking – A clean, minimalist system that keeps things simple.
🔧 Fully Customisable – Add your own views, filters, or additional properties to tailor it to your playstyle.
📊 Data-Driven – Use the built-in hour calculator and progress tracking views to stay on top of your gaming goals.
📅 Plan Your Playthroughs – Prioritise your backlog and set yourself up for the best gaming experience.

Who Is It For?

Perfect for my fellow gamers who:

🎮 Want an organised way to track their backlog without overcomplicated tools.
🕹 Juggle multiple platforms (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch) and formats (physical/digital).
⏳ Like to track their playtime and completion progress.
⭐ Enjoy having a visual, customisable way to manage their gaming journey.

I personally use this template every day, and it's been a game-changer to help me turn chaos into order. Now I want to help you take control of your gaming backlog and enjoy some stress-free tracking too!