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Firetale compared with textlog
DetailFiretale logo Firetaletextlog logo textlog
What it doesSocial video game tracker and backlog manager where you log playthroughs, rate games, and connect with players who share your taste The quieter social microblogging platform.
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Pricing modelFree Free
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Key features
  • Track game playthroughs with dates, platforms, ratings and reviews
  • Keep separate records for each playthrough instead of overwriting
  • Import gaming history from Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, GOG, Backloggd and more
  • Create ranked lists, tier lists and Game of the Year ballots
  • Gamer DNA taste profile matching other players
  • Real-time chat and direct messaging with other players
  • Spoiler flags to hide story reveals from other players
  • Browse 110,000+ games without creating an account
  • Release calendar with wishlist and notification features
  • Communities with posts and live chat
  • 500 character note limit
  • Hashtag and mention support
  • Follow people and hashtags
  • Markdown formatting support
  • No likes, karma or follower counts
  • Public profiles and content
  • Account data download and deletion
  • Conversations and threaded replies
  • Polls, quizzes and todos
  • Code execution and LaTeX support
What makes it different
  • Keeps complete play history with separate records for each playthrough, not just checkboxes
  • Catalogue groups games without edition clutter from storefronts
  • Player recommendations based on real rating overlap, not algorithmic black boxes
  • Letterboxd-like social experience built around gaming
  • Completely free with no paywalls or premium features
  • Intentionally small design without engagement tricks or performance pressure
  • 500 character limit keeps communication focused and quick
  • Fiscally hosted by Open Source Europe with public finances
  • Free to join with optional donations
  • Community focused on respectful interaction
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet −1 (down) since last check7 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)06
Citation Flow (Majestic)1231
Referring domains (Majestic)4373

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