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Vasharal
Vasharal
Completionist  ·  Story-driven  ·  PC & Console
Joined Sep 2022 Updated Mar 2026 Completionist since 2020
100%
Completion Goal
2020
Journey Started
3
Platforms
Story
Primary Draw
About Me

I'm primarily drawn to games for their stories, but I'm always open to trying out highly recommended titles or those known for great gameplay. When a game really hooks me, I go all in, aiming for 100% completion and unlocking all achievements.

I often spend way more time than the average player, exploring every hidden detail, tackling side quests, and wrapping up achievements before finishing the main campaign. I don't mind doubling the usual playtime if a game truly resonates with me. That said, I rarely replay games after completing the story, unless the campaign isn't the game's main focus.

I enjoy exploring a wide variety of genres, and for any series I always prefer starting from the very first installment, I like seeing where a game began and how it evolved over time.

Strategy RPG Platformer Management Simulator Action-Adventure Shooters Simulation Story-Driven Racing
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VERY OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR


I’ve been grinding quite well in June, and I feel good about this quarter.

Continuing the trend to do PoP, as that keeps me busy, I have a few game series I wanna sneak in this quarter.

One of the is Doom series, at least start with the first two and complete them, after that get to play Tomb Raider series and maybe conquer that as well.

Pragmata would also be highly on my radar since I've decided that my 3000 game would be a game I purchase and play right away. I exceeded that by 8 games already. Some I got from bundles, others got gifted and one for free, Speedball, which I completed last month.

I've got a few games I am excetied to continue as series too, like Bioshock 2, experience SOMA and play Baldur's Gate for the first time. Somebody told me about a BG2 mod that allows me to play the original in the 2nd engine, which would be nice.

JULY - SEPTEMBER 2026


Unfinished Beaten Completed Backlog+ Library+ Wishlisted
11 1 6 ⇑ 6 ⇑ 11 ⇓ 624

Achievements Games Completed (All-Time) Average Completion Rate
⇑ 82 334 ⇑ 76.1%

Completed
334
Backlog
709
Unfinished (134) Beaten (78) Completed (334) Never Played (2618 · 709 Backlogged)

Yearly Challenge - Completed Games (32/30)

Completed this Quarter: 5

31% (5/16)
6% (1/16)
19% (3/16)
44% (7/16)
Completed
5/16
Beaten
1/16
Unfinished
3/16
Never Played
7/16

BEST SINGLEPLAYER THIS QUARTER

MOST EXCITING ADDITION

Planned ⭐ --/10
🏆 Achievements: -- / --
🕐 --h
Planned ⭐ --/10
🏆 Achievements: -- / --
🕐 --h

BEST MULTIPLAYER THIS QUARTER

WISH I PLAYED SOONER

Planned ⭐ --/10
🏆 Achievements: -- / --
🕐 --h
Planned ⭐ --/10
🏆 Achievements: -- / --
🕐 --h

Giveaway Trade Gift Bundle Other DDP Consoles Curator Pre-Pirated

25 days ago* 0 comments

AFTER TWO YEARS...


I'm doing Play or Pay again.

Two years. That's how long I've been away from PoP, and honestly, it went by faster than I expected.

The reason was simple: my backlog had become a mountain, and every giveaway win felt like adding another stone to the pile. I made a deliberate choice to step back, stop acquiring games I wasn't ready to play, and actually work through what I already had. No distractions, no guilt piles, just focused progress.

Life also shifted in a big way. Becoming a father changes your relationship with gaming entirely. The hours shrink, the sessions get interrupted, and suddenly every minute you do get feels precious. I wasn't willing to spend that time on games I wasn't genuinely excited about.

But here I am. The backlog is in a better place, my schedule has found a new rhythm, and I've missed being part of this community. It feels like the right time to return and actually show up here again properly.

MAY - JUNE 2026


Unfinished Beaten Completed Backlog+ Library+ Wishlisted
5 1 7 ⇑ 22 ⇑ 25 ⇓ 773

Achievements Games Completed (All-Time) Average Completion Rate
⇑ 389 328 ⇑ 75.9%

Completed
328
Backlog
634
Unfinished (133) Beaten (78) Completed (328) Never Played (2987 · 634 Backlogged)

Yearly Challenge - Completed Games (26/30)

Completed this Quarter: 8

76.67% (26/32)
3.33% (1/32)
10% (5/32)
10% (3/32)
Completed
26/32
Beaten
1/32
Unfinished
5/32
Never Played
3/32

BEST SINGLEPLAYER THIS QUARTER

MOST EXCITING ADDITION

Completed ⭐ 10/10
🏆 Achievements: 51 / 51
🕐 214.2h
Not Played ⭐ --/10
🏆 Achievements: 0 / 34
🕐 0h

BEST MULTIPLAYER THIS QUARTER

WISH I PLAYED SOONER

Completed ⭐ 5/10
🏆 Achievements: 30 / 30
🕐 31.1h
Unfinished ⭐ 9/10
🏆 Achievements: 23 / 69
🕐 28.5h

Giveaway Trade Gift Bundle Other DDP Consoles Curator Pre-Pirated

4 months ago* 11 comments

NEW YEAR. NEW FOCUS.


I've got a plan and I'm not afraid to use it

After a hectic few months, I finally feel like I have a bit more time to focus on the goals I've set for myself. Did I stick to the 1st Year Dad Plan? Absolutely not. Am I having fun anyway? Very much so.

I closed out the year deep in a JRPG bubble, and crawled out of it on the 31st of December with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as my last game of 2025. Not a bad way to go out. Now, 2026 kicks off with what might be my toughest challenge yet, Hollow Knight. It's a punishing game and progress will be slow, so bear with me on that one.

Beyond that, the plan is to finally breathe some open-world air. Red Dead Redemption 2 and AC: Valhalla are both sitting there staring at me, and honestly, I might just do both. My goal for this quarter is to hit 310 completed games and make a real dent in that backlog. Let's see if the plan survives contact with reality.

JANUARY - MARCH 2026


Unfinished Beaten Completed Backlog+ Library+ Wishlisted
5 3 17 ⇑ 10 ⇑ 45 ⇓ 784

Achievements Games Completed (All-Time) Average Completion Rate
⇑ 499 317 ⇑ 74.5%

Completed
317
Backlog
647
Unfinished (137) Beaten (79) Completed (316) Never Played (2987 · 647 Backlogged)

Yearly Challenge - Completed Games (17/30)

Completed this Quarter: 17

65% (17/24)
15% (3/24)
20% (5/24)
5% (1/24)
Completed
17/24
Beaten
3/24
Unfinished
5/24
Never Played
1/24

BEST SINGLEPLAYER THIS QUARTER

MOST EXCITING ADDITION

Unfinished ⭐ 10/10
🏆 Achievements: 9 / 51
🕐 52.5h
📀 Physical Copy
Beaten ⭐ 8/10
🏆 Achievements: N/A
🕐 30h

BEST MULTIPLAYER THIS QUARTER

WISH I PLAYED SOONER

Completed ⭐ 10/10
🏆 Achievements: 51 / 51
🕐 62.3h
Unfinished ⭐ 10/10
🏆 Achievements: 9 / 51
🕐 52.5h

Giveaway Trade Gift Bundle Other DDP Consoles Curator Pre-Pirated

7 months ago* 6 comments

THINGS ARE SLOW BUT STEADY


Slowly having a return to my backlog

Despite gaming more often nowadays, I do feel that I'm making slower progress.
I decided to carry on with my plan and do my first year challenge and pick the games from my list.

Persona 5 Royal is something I've been working on since the previous month, and it made me appreciate it for the good story.
I am hoping this end of the year packs some great heavy hitters for me to end it on good therms.
No real plans as of yet what it will be.

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2025


Unfinished Beaten Completed Backlog+ Library+ Wishlisted
5 3 9 ⇑ 11 ⇑ 32 ⇓ 803

Achievements Games Completed Average Completion Rate
⇑ 334 302 73.8%

Completed
307
Backlog
649

Yearly Challenge - Completed Games (43/40)

Completed this Quarter: 9

43% (6/14)
14% (2/14)
29% (4/14)
14% (2/14)

BEST SINGLEPLAYER THIS QUARTER

MOST EXCITING ADDITION

BEST MULTIPLAYER THIS QUARTER

WISH I PLAYED SOONER

- Giveaway | - Trade | - Gift | - Bundle | - Other DDP | - Consoles | - Curator | - Pre-Pirated
10 months ago* 12 comments

FIRST MONTHS IN DAD DUTIES


You never are gonna be ready, but you'll overcome it

I have to admit, the first two weeks it was complete chaos.
But as I managed to pull myself together, I finally got more and more free time to pursue my passion.

It is a special time to be a parent, and I can't recommend this enough.
What I'd say is that you'll never be ready and fully prepared to tackle everything.
But adapting, like in video games, is the important thing you have to take.

Each step at a time.

PS: I decided to join Infinite Backlog to record my games, it's been such a fun experience. I won’t be able to do monthly updates due to limited time, so I’ll be sharing them quarterly to keep things nicely organized. Infinite Backlog has made things much easier for me, so if you want to keep up with me there, add me.

JULY - SEPTEMBER 2025


Unfinished Beaten Completed Backlog+ Library+ Wishlisted
4 2 4 ⇑ 8 ⇑ 45 ⇓ 810

Achievements Games Completed Average Completion Rate
⇑ 335 291 73.8 %

Completed (291 Games)
Backlog (646 Games)

Yearly Challenge - Completed Games (34/30)

Completed this Quarter: 4

36% (4/11)
18% (2/11)
45% (5/11)

BEST SINGLEPLAYER THIS QUARTER

MOST EXCITING ADDITION

BEST MULTIPLAYER THIS QUARTER

WISH I PLAYED SOONER

- Giveaway | - Trade | - Gift | - Bundle | - Other DDP | - Consoles | - Curator | - Pre-Pirated

about 1 year ago* 3 comments

GETTING CLOSER TO A NEW LIFE AS A GAMER


Just a little longer until everything changes

First quarter did great. I made lots of progress, but this quarter I just feel like a slog.
Maybe the idea that I'm getting closer and closer to being busy as a dad and making the most out of personal work is what is holding me back.

I know it's not gonna be that complicated and I'm less than 2 months in. I bet June is gonna be the busiest for me.
Or maybe not and I'm just overthinking things.
Whatever the case, I'm ready!

Are you?

APRIL - JUNE 2025


Unfinished Beaten Completed Backlog+ Library+ Wishlisted
5 2 7 ⇑ 10 ⇑ 67 ⇓ 868

Achievements Games Completed Average Completion Rate
⇑ 377 286 72.7%

Completed (286 Games)
Backlog (638 Games)

Yearly Challenge - Completed Games (26/30)

Completed this Quarter: 6

33% (4/12)
67% (8/12)

BEST SINGLEPLAYER THIS QUARTER

MOST EXCITING ADDITION

BEST MULTIPLAYER THIS QUARTER

WISH I PLAYED SOONER

- Giveaway | - Trade | - Gift | - Bundle | - Other DDP | - Consoles | - Curator | - Pre-Pirated

over 1 year ago* 6 comments

QUARTER BREAKDOWN

MARCH



The Month of Puzzle Platformer Games


From Side Scrollers to Puzzle Platformers, March was not the best month this year, but definitely was a fun one.


Played a lot on the Steam Deck and PC. Had made little progress to finishing games.

Impostor Factory

Played: 4.9 hours | Achievements: 1/1
Very Short Completion
Adventure Story Rich Steam Completed

Despite not finding the story as emotional as the previous games, I still enjoyed this game a lot. The connective story to the main characters was a refreshing take to the series.

Monster Hunter Wilds

Played: 18.1 hours | Achievements: 13/50
Very Long Completion
Action Open World Steam Unfinished

Really enjoyed my time with the game. Despite having some serious optimisation issues, I managed to play the game at around 60-120 on my RTX 3080. I know not many people are so fortunate. Thanks to FSR!

q.u.q.

Played: 5.5 hours | Achievements: 11/11
Very Short Completion
Visual Novel Choices Matter Steam Completed

Expected to enjoy this short game, with an interesting art style. Sadly it didn't hold up for me. It was such a confusing story, with characters that quickly became forgettable. The ending was not what I expected. It felt rushed.

Trine

Played: 17.2 hours | Achievements: 33/33
Short Completion
Puzzle Platformer Adventure Steam Completed

A series I have liked in the past, and loved to this day. It's a great puzzle platformer way that really holds up well to this day. The physics based combat and level design is simple, but so well put together.

Shop Titans

Played: 423.1 hours | Achievements: 81/94
Extremly Long Completion
Idler Crafting Steam Beaten

Made some significant progress on this game. Growing stronger day by day. Still left with a lot of grinding to do. Enjoying it a lot.

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition

Played: 61 hours | Achievements: 4/47
Very Long Completion
CRPG Strategy Steam Unfinished

Mods really helped me enjoy this game a lot more than I thought it would. Despite only being in the middle of Act II, I still have a long way to go.

Trine 2

Played: 25.2 hours | Achievements: 39/97
Medium Completion
Puzzle Platformer Adventure Steam Unfinished

Enjoyed Trine 1 so much that I wanted to hop into the 2nd game. So, I did. I have made significant progress. This game is longer than the first one and it will take me some time to complete it.

over 1 year ago 4 comments

QUARTER BREAKDOWN

FEBRUARY



The Month of Side Scroll Adventure Games


February turned out to be my go to for side scrolling adventure games. I played one after the other and I don't regret it.


Games like these are perfect for my Steam Deck, where I got started.

The Deed

Played: 28.8 hours | Achievements: 17/17
Very Short Completion
Adventure Crime Steam Completed

Don't let the RPG maker look deceive you. This game is pretty interesting. Although it's a detective game, you play in the shoes of the killer. You have to cover your tracks and murder weapon.

Bulb Boy

Played: 38.1 hours | Achievements: 12/12
Very Short Completion
Adventure Point & Click Steam Completed

A fun little puzzle game. Really enjoyed it. It has a cool cartoonish art style, but it can be a little bit disgusting on some parts. One achievement particular wants you to play the game at 12 AM. It's a bit of a pain.

Pony Island

Played: 3.4 hours | Achievements: 20/20
Very Short Completion
Hacking Puzzle Steam Completed

If you're a fan of Daniel Mullins's games you'll enjoy this one. I believe it's his very first game. It's a strange one, but truly a fascinating game that loves to break the 4th wall time to time or play with your mind.

Limbo

Played: 4.3 hours | Achievements: 13/13
Very Short Completion
Puzzle Platformer Adventure Steam Completed

A beautiful adventure game, that despite it's simplistic visuals really kept me impressed. The completion side of things can be difficult, but because I've played this in the so many times, I knew a lot of the challenges that are coming.

Helldivers 2

Played: 282.8 hours | Achievements: 38/38
Very Long Completion
Third-Person Shooter Action Steam Completed

Last game I've played cooperatively that I was hoping to complete. The last two achievements were a bit of a grind, but the game was totally worth it. I had a blast playing this. It's one game I highly recommend.

Planet of Lana

Played: 14.7 hours | Achievements: 25/25
Very Short Completion
Puzzle Adventure Steam Completed

Yes... yes I cried my eyes out in this game and I'm not gonna lie that I wasn't touched by this simplistic, yet gorgeous video game. It's by far one of the best video games I've played that simply put me more in the mood for similar games.

Divine Knockout (DKO)

Played: 2.3 hours | Achievements: 19/19
Very Short Completion
3D Fighter Action Steam Completed

The game was set to be delisted, so since I noticed that the game is easy to complete, I decided to do it before the servers shut down. It was an okay game. It would have been pretty fun at release with your friends.

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)

Played: 5.5 hours | Achievements: 19/19
Very Short Completion
Platformer Adventure Steam Completed

After Planet of Lana and Limbo, I just felt I need to have one last go at another side scroller platformer game like this. I wanted to play this game for quite some time. It's very interesting. Not as good as Planet of Lana, but pretty unique.

Shop Titans

Played: 262.2 hours | Achievements: 77/94
Extremly Long Completion
Idler Crafting Steam Beaten

Made my return to this mobile game that was ported to PC. I said to myself I'll get to it one day. I guess this is the day. I'm working slowly as it's quite a grindy game, with lots of waiting, but actively doing stuff. Got myself a great guild.

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition

Played: 38.3 hours | Achievements: 2/47
Very Long Completion
CRPG Strategy Steam Unfinished

Not the most complex RPG I've played, but definely a slow and not the most user friendly. I had to check a lot of information online to understand it better.

over 1 year ago* 13 comments

QUARTER BREAKDOWN

JANUARY



The Month of Co-Op Games


January was a crazy month for me playing so many co-op games I was surprised I finished so many.


Had so much fun playing together with the members of my Discord channel that often times I would forget I needed to go to bed, as the next day work started again.

Samorost 2

Played: 1 hours | Achievements: 12/12
Extremly Short Completion
Point & Click Adventure Steam Completed

Great follow up to the prequel. The story was a lot more consistent this time around and the improvements were a lot better this time around. Although not as fascinating as the first time, I enjoyed this game as much as the previous one.

Rusty's Retirement

Played: 106.7 hours | Achievements: 71/71
Very Long Completion
Farming Sim Idler Steam Completed

Very pleased to put this game in my completion list starting this year. It's a nice idle game. Had a lot of fun, but I wish progress would carry from biome to biome. It's a bit of a grind overall getting all the achievements.

Biped

Played: 13.8 hours | Achievements: 15/15
Short Completion
Co-Op Puzzle Steam Completed

Played this with a TalePlay friend. We laughed so much. It's a complicated game as you need to get used to walking, puzzles are tough and being patient with one another is ideal.

Untold Stories

Played: 3.5 hours | Achievements: 13/13
Very Short Completion
Point & Click Puzzle Steam Completed

Expected some really interesting stories told. Was fairly disappointed by the game. Was very unique, but the game was not fun to complete and I was forced to follow guides to understand how to complete this. Not a fun game.

It Takes Two

Played: 18.7 hours | Achievements: 20/20
Short Completion
Co-Op Adventure Steam Completed

By far one of the best co-op and adventure games I've played this year. I might even say that one of the best games I've played in a very long time. Touching story, likable characters, great moral story. A masterfully crafted game.

Iron Lung

Played: 2 hours | Achievements: 7/7
Extremly Short Completion
Atmospheric Adventure Steam Completed

An interesting and claustrophobic game. I did watch this game and kinda got a big chunk of it spoiled by Jacksepticeye, but still wanted to try it and tick it off my backlog. Glad that I did.

Journey

Played: 10.5 hours | Achievements: 14/14
Very Short Completion
Adventure Co-Op Steam Completed

This game disappointed me. It's not a bad game, but it's not living to the hype and the compliments so many people praised it for. It's a decent game, I'll give it that, with pretty visuals, but with a boring story and the gameplay is too shallow.

Archons

Played: 37.1 hours | Achievements: 12/12
Medium Completion
Bullet Hell Action Steam Completed

Really enjoyed this game. Despite being a fairly complex bullet hell game, I constantly trumpeted that this is by far one of the best ones I've played due to it's creativity, fun and uniqueness. I only wish there was more content.

A Way Out

Played: 22.5 hours | Achievements: 14/14
Very Short Completion
Adventure Co-Op Steam Completed

Although I played this on the PS4 before and beaten it, I decided to have another shot to complete it. I enjoyed it just as much as the first time. Really good game, with a little bit of decision-making.

Simulacra

Played: 25.5 hours | Achievements: 24/24
Very Short Completion
Detective Point & Click Steam Completed

A unique take on this type of genre. I have to admit I enjoyed it more than I expected. After playing Over the Phone, this was exactly what I was looking for, a more interactive game. Decisions matter and can change the grand finale.

Spirit City: Lofi Sessions

Played: 238.5 hours | Achievements: 31/31
Very Long Completion
Utilities Relaxing Steam Completed

Not a game, but rather a program you use in tandem with other stuff you do on PC. Whether you want to listen to some relaxing lofi or just have a very warm and pleasant vibe, this program is perfect for that. A little too grindy to complete.

over 1 year ago 0 comments

NEW YEAR - NEW PARENT


I'll beat my way through completion if I have to.

December didn’t go so well for my completions. I did beat a few large games, but nothing spectacular.
As some of you might know, I’ll be a dad soon, and my baby is due at the end of May. With that comes responsibilities, less time for gaming and completing, and who knows what other challenges.

So, I figured that with the last remaining 4 months, why not play games I really want, complete the unfinished ones, and not worry about any sort of challenge?
Who knows when I’ll be playing video games again after that.
So my plan is quite simple: complete unfinished games and experience the ones I’ve always wanted to play.
Simple, right?

We shall see!

On another note, my Game of the Year and Honorable Mentions are now updated and in my profile.

JANUARY - MARCH 2025


Unfinished Beaten Completed Backlog+ Library+ Wishlisted
7 8 21 ⇑ 18 ⇑ 68 ⇓ 874

Achievements Games Completed Average Completion Rate
⇑ 748 279 74%

Completed (279 Games)
Backlog (640 Games)

Yearly Challenge - Completed Games (20/30)

Completed this Quarter: 20

50% (15/30)
27% (8/30)
20% (6/30)
3% (1/30)

BEST SINGLEPLAYER THIS QUARTER

MOST EXCITING ADDITION

BEST MULTIPLAYER THIS QUARTER

WISH I PLAYED SOONER

- Giveaway | - Trade | - Gift | - Bundle | - Other DDP | - Consoles | - Curator | - Pre-Pirated

over 1 year ago* 2 comments
Statistics
3180 games (+1 not categorized yet)
82% never played
4% unfinished
2% beaten
11% completed
1% won't play
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