r/DataHoarder • u/thetoastmonster • 1d ago
Question/Advice legacygames is shutting down, anyone got a tool to download all installers in your account?
https://legacygames.com/legacy-games-closure-faq-everything-you-need-to-know/
Legacy Games is shutting down, encouraging everyone to download their owned games before the shutdown date as once it has passed it will no longer be possible to do so.
I saw someone mention that the installer is temporarily placed in your temp folder when you choose to install.
Has anyone got a tool for grabbing all installers for all owned games in your account?
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u/Shadow_Thief 1d ago
You have Legacy Games games in your account that aren't hidden object games?
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u/flamepanther 1d ago
I think I have a couple of platform and action adventure games on Legacy from Amazon Prime. Hard to believe, I know, but I'd like to back them up too.
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u/CONSOLE_LOAD_LETTER 1d ago
Did Legacy Games have any exclusive standout or nostalgic games for you all? Just wondering if anyone actually has something they were super fond of that may end up becoming lost media once they shut down for good.
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u/redalchemy6 1d ago
Someone else told me you can get the installer from a temp folder when the launcher downloads to install it. I'm personally just planning to install every game and back up my folders to a jump drive. I only have maybe 30/40 games tho. I'm sure a program could be built very easily to scan the temp folder and copy any new file to somewhere else tho.
Side note: to anyone who actually likes hidden object games and the type of game, Big Fish Games has a Game Club membership that is 100% worth having. Try the free month and you won't regret it.
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u/de_Mike_333 16h ago
Can confirm that snatching the installers from the temp directory works. Unfortunately it requires the launcher, then you have to wait for the download to finish and the launcher to start installing the game and that‘s when you can copy it.
If you have a mouse with forward/backwards button you can freeze the install progress by clicking backwards while it is install. Then you have unlimited time to copy the installer, might be useful for very small installers.
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u/No_Diver6131 16h ago
It’s sad all of these old places and tools are shutting down and are being replaced by ai slop apps.
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