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Achievement Scavenger

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What it is

Achievement Scavenger is a desktop companion for tracking game achievements and following completion guides. It tracks progress for Steam, PlayStation, RetroAchievements, and Xbox while detecting launched games and showing live achievement status and rarity. It can capture a screenshot when an achievement unlocks and warn about missable achievements before a point of no return. Community walkthroughs combine step-by-step text and embedded media with live tracking and interactive checklists for collectibles and side quests. Mini Mode stays on top while playing, offers five overlay styles, and can be toggled with Ctrl+Shift+T. A local server and QR code let users open a mobile-optimized tracker, walkthroughs, and checklists on a phone. GitHub Gists can back up and restore history and checklists across devices. The project is GNU GPL licensed and costs nothing. Installation is listed for Windows 10/11 and Linux/Steam Deck. Depending on the tracking services used, setup may require API keys, tokens, or accounts. Hints, chapters, checklists, and missable flags come from a separate community database.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Achievement Scavenger is a desktop companion for tracking game achievements and helping completionists follow guides and avoid missables.Read 11 Oct 2026 · achievementscavenger.batureren.com
Support
The project directs users to GitHub Issues to report problems or request features.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The project identifies itself as GNU GPL licensed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · achievementscavenger.batureren.com
Cloud sync
The app backs up and restores local history and checklists across devices using GitHub Gists.Read 11 Oct 2026 · achievementscavenger.batureren.com
Community database
Hints, chapters, checklists, and missable flags come from a separate community database, and users can submit contributions through a pre-filled GitHub pull request.Read 11 Oct 2026 · achievementscavenger.batureren.com
Discord
Discord Rich Presence can show the user's game and achievement-hunting progress to friends.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Game platforms
It tracks Steam, PlayStation, RetroAchievements, and Xbox progress while you play.Read 11 Oct 2026 · achievementscavenger.batureren.com
Guides
Community walkthroughs combine step-by-step text, embedded media, live tracking, and interactive checklists for collectibles and side quests.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Live tracking
The app detects launched games, displays live achievement status and rarity, and can capture a screenshot when an achievement unlocks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · achievementscavenger.batureren.com
Missable alerts
The app warns about missable achievements before a point of no return.Read 11 Oct 2026 · achievementscavenger.batureren.com
Mobile companion
A local server and QR code let users view a mobile-optimized tracker, walkthroughs, and checklists on a phone.Read 11 Oct 2026 · achievementscavenger.batureren.com
Overlay
Mini Mode stays on top while playing, supports five overlay styles, and can be toggled with Ctrl+Shift+T.Read 11 Oct 2026 · achievementscavenger.batureren.com
Requirements
Platform tracking may require a Steam Web API key, PlayStation NPSSO token, RetroAchievements account, or OpenXBL API key, depending on the services used.Read 11 Oct 2026 · achievementscavenger.batureren.com
Supported desktop systems
The listed installation requirements are Windows 10/11 or Linux/Steam Deck.Read 11 Oct 2026 · achievementscavenger.batureren.com

Plans and prices

Achievement Scavenger Free GNU GPL · Windows 10/11 or Linux/Steam Deck Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Tracks four listed gaming services
  • Can warn about missables before a point of no return
  • Walkthroughs include interactive checklists
  • Mini Mode offers five overlay styles
  • History and checklists can sync through GitHub Gists

Limits

  • Some tracking services require keys, tokens, or accounts
  • Community hints and checklists come from a separate database
  • No mobile app is listed

Who it suits

It suits completionists who want achievement tracking, walkthroughs, and missable warnings alongside games. It is designed for Windows 10/11 and Linux/Steam Deck users.

Verdict

Achievement Scavenger brings live achievement status together with guides and completion checklists on desktop. Service-specific credentials and its separate community database are worth considering before relying on particular tracking or guide content.

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