For me, it depends on the game. Any game that depends on previous saves for unlocks is one I like to have the saves in the cloud as well. Losing a drive meaning I have to gather all the SotS:TP recipes from scratch is something I wouldn't want to do, or unlocking the same stuff in Reus all over again. Having to replay Quest for Glory on the other hand isn't that much of a problem for me, especially since all that may be lost are the exported characters, which are much easier to get.

Yes, I could set up my own backup for the saves, but that is extra hassle I'd rather not have to deal with, though if not possible, then that is what I do.
One off games like most adventures and/or RPGs I don't mind either way, though the longer ones do require me to remember to keep backups of the saves.

qft, I lost all save files for my drm-free games (and steam games that don't support cloud-saving) due to a recent hard drive failure that I just did not see coming, and I was very happy that steam had backed up the rest of my saves for me! (not losing 80 hrs of progress in dark souls was such a huge relief I tell you)

in general I like having both a drm-free copy and a steam copy of a game, that's why I prefer buying my indie games from humble store

http://www.gamesave-manager.com/
save all your non-cloud capable game-saves to some place else, incl. dropbox etc., automatically.

thanks, I will try that!

edit: that was a lot easier than finding the saves individually and backing up, thanks again

glad to help :)

to everybody: GG has Postal 3 on 70% off
the GG.UK prices are nearly some 40% cheaper than the GG.EU prices (~12K BLC vs 7K BLC)

Not a sale, but the IGS store has T.E.C. 3001 for $3.99. Steam key+DRM-Free
https://indiegamestand.com/store/990/tec-3001/
Pretty sweet running game.

I was looking to finally use some of my gala points, but none of those re-bundles use gala points, I was really hoping to get them cheaper. O well.

Android free game

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.sonic.transformed

and

iOS

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id686542963?mt=8

edit: it's Sonic and All Star Racing Transformed, and it's one of the best racing games of '13.

One more bump:

Red Orchestra 2 free on steam (for those who missed this news)
http://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/35450/

Click install game to keep it forever, like L4D2.

edit: it adds to account, no need to actually start installing.

u don't need to install, just click on the install button and it will be activated on your account

Yes, you're right, that's what I meant ^^

Sorry if I wasted someone's time with my misleading post!

<span class="bold">The Humble Weekly Sale Presented by TSG</span>

PWYW

- Cave Story+ (DRM-Free/Steam, Windows/Mac/Linux)
- Dustforce (DRM-Free/Steam, Windows/Mac/Linux*)
- Puzzle Bots (DRM-Free/Steam, Windows)
- Thomas Was Alone (DRM-Free/Steam, Windows/Mac/Linux*)
- VVVVVV (DRM-Free/Steam, Windows/Mac/Linux)

BTA $6

- Cthulhu Saves the World (Steam, Windows)
- Element4l (DRM-Free/Steam, Windows/Mac/Linux*)
- LIMBO (DRM-Free/Steam, Windows/Mac/Linux*)
- Lone Survivor (DRM-Free/Steam, Windows/Mac/Linux*)
- Mutant Mudds Deluxe (Steam, Windows)
- Reus (DRM-Free/Steam, Windows/Mac/Linux**)

BTA $10

- Teslagrad (DRM-Free/Steam, Windows/Mac/Linux)

BTA $40

- TSG Shirt+Keychain

BTA $100

- Mega Fangamer Swag Bag

Includes soundtracks for Cave Story+, Dustforce, Element4l, LIMBO, Mutant Mudds Deluxe, Reus, Teslagrad and Thomas Was Alone.

*Steam version doesn't support Linux.
**Steam version supports only Windows.

Finally a good Humble Weekly bundle again, i just grabbed the PWYW tier.

Kingdoms of Amalur Complete Bundle (Origin) 5$ on Amazon.

Full of repeats?