Sorting Options for Save Backups
š Summary
Add sorting options for Save Backups in LaunchBox so users can sort saves alphabetically, by creation date, or manually.
ā Problem
Save Backups are currently not sortable, which makes ordered save sets hard to manage:
Saves cannot be sorted alphabetically by name
Users cannot choose to sort by creation date
Naming conventions that rely on ordering become messy when saves are created out of sequence
Example: a user names saves by stage number, but later creates an earlier stage save, causing the list order to appear incorrect.
š” Proposal
Add a sort feature in the Save Backups menu with options such as:
Sort by Creation Date (newest first or oldest first)
Sort Alphabetically by File Name
Optional Manual Ordering (drag and drop or move up down)
š¦ Benefits
Keeps save backup lists organized and predictable
Supports common naming conventions (e.g., numbered progression saves)
Makes it easier to find the right save quickly
Improves usability for games with multiple backup checkpoints
š” Notes
Default sorting could remain as is, with user selected sorting saved per game or globally
Manual ordering could store an internal sort order without renaming files

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Mar 5
PinnedHi there!
Thanks so much for submitting this request and for taking the time to explain your use case ā that context is always super helpful.
Iāve gone ahead and fleshed out the main idea using the info you provided, and Iām opening it up to the community for further discussion and feedback. Please let me know if this fleshed-out version doesnāt match your original intended request.
Feel free to let me know if you have any extra thoughts, examples, or edge cases you think might be relevant!
Cheers,
The LaunchBox team
Special-T
Mar 5
Sorting of Save Backups
Problem: Launchbox lacks the ability to sort Save Backups alphabetically
Solution: Implement a sort feature that would allow users to sort saves by creation date or alphabetically by file name or allow uses to manually sort saves in whatever order they want.
Reason: I normally back up my saves with this naming convention
1. Wily Stage 1
2. Wily Stage 2
3. etc.
But, I forgot to make a save at the beginning of Wily Stage 1 so I replayed the game and created a save backup. Now, my save backups look like this in the menu
2. Wily Stage 2
3. Wily Stage 3
1. Wily Stage 1
Thank you for your time.