Tackle Your Steam Backlog With Dustpile, a Tinder-Style Sorting Tool
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Dustpile is a new Tinder-style web tool created by developer tolgatr0n that helps Steam users sort through their massive game backlogs and wishlists using swipe mechanics, smart sorting, and bracket face-offs.
Every modern gamer knows the familiar weight of a digital library filled with unfinished purchases, impulse sale buys, and untouched gifts. Facing down a massive collection of games can feel like an impossible chore, which is why deciding what to play next often takes longer than actually playing. Fortunately, developer tolgatr0n from Dumbbell Games has built a clever solution called Dustpile, bringing familiar dating app mechanics to the classic problem of the Steam backlog.
As reported by Polygon, Dustpile lets you paste your Steam profile link, set a few playtime parameters, and load up your library as a deck of virtual cards. You simply swipe left to pass or right to save, sorting through Steam tags, time-to-beat estimates, and user reviews at a glance. If you want a more targeted approach, you can toggle a smart order button based on your genre preferences, use a random selector, or run a co-op filter to find multiplayer titles you and a friend already own.
Once you finish sorting, the app offers fun ways to finalize your next session, including a face-off mode that pits your liked games against each other in a knockout bracket and options to export your results into tier lists or data files. It even works on your existing wishlist. For players juggling multiple platforms and trying to organize their digital assets, tools like this turn the tedious organization phase into a quick and entertaining mini game.
Tags: Steam, PC Gaming, Backlog, Tools, Community
Original article: Polygon