Save your games on a NAS device for safekeeping.
Save your games on a NAS device for safekeeping.
Yes, it's feasible to back up and restore games like Steam, Origin, and others from a NAS. You can store your game files centrally and transfer them to your preferred device when needed.
I definitely do it this way—I run a NAS to host games directly and keep the drive always accessible. I have a 10Gb connection between the console and my computers, which works smoothly. The main problem you'll face is with game saves; Steam handles cloud saves well, but most preferences and save files move to your documents. Be careful that if you delete or move them, Steam might re-check their validity. When you copy or delete, it often asks Steam to verify the files again, and I’m not sure what the source is.
The simplest method involves using Steam's backup feature to save your game files. Navigate to your game's settings, select backup options, and choose to save a copy to a NAS. This ensures your data is securely stored on the NAS for easy access.