testsAndMisc/python_pkg/steam_backlog_enforcer/README.md

Steam Backlog Enforcer

Forces you to 100% complete one Steam game at a time before moving on.

Features

• Achievement tracking: Picks the next game by shortest HLTB completionist time
• Store blocking: Blocks store.steampowered.com via /etc/hosts
• Game uninstalling: Removes all installed games except the assigned one
• Process enforcement: Kills unauthorized game processes
• Tampering detection: Detects achievement unlocks on non-assigned games
• HLTB integration: Estimates completion time with persistent cache

Setup

python -m python_pkg.steam_backlog_enforcer.main setup

Commands

Command	Description
scan	Scan library, fetch HLTB data, assign game
check	Check if assigned game is complete
status	Show current assignment and blocking
list	List incomplete games from snapshot
skip	Skip the currently assigned game
enforce	Run enforcer (block, uninstall, kill)
unblock	Remove store blocking
reset	Reset all state
installed	List currently installed Steam games
uninstall	Interactively uninstall non-assigned games
setup	First-time configuration

Enforce mode

sudo python -m python_pkg.steam_backlog_enforcer.main enforce

This will:

1. Block Steam store in /etc/hosts
2. Uninstall all games except the assigned one
3. Continuously kill any unauthorized game processes

Game Uninstall

Directly removes appmanifest files and game directories from ~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/. Preserves Proton versions and Steam Linux Runtime.

python -m python_pkg.steam_backlog_enforcer.main uninstall