If you're a fan of Git and want industrial-grade versioning for your game saves, there are specialized tools for that.
Launch your game and reach a safe, stable area (like a town or a menu screen).
What is this targeting (e.g., a narrative-heavy RPG, an open-world sandbox, or a roguelike)?
Mainstream PC and console games use standard "autosaves" or checkpoint saves. If a PlayStation or PC loses power while writing a save file, the file often becomes corrupted, forcing the player to delete it and restart.
