Best Game Recording Software in 2026
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In short: OBS Studio is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Medal and Bandicam. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Medal. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Revidi at $4.99/mo.
Capturing gameplay may mean recording a session, saving a replay, or including a webcam view. Compared on capture resolution, recording modes, and GPU encoding, the software can be weighed against the kind of footage you want to make. Instant replay and webcam overlay support are additional features to check, while supported platforms help establish compatibility. Free-plan availability, paid-from pricing, and watermark-free video offer practical cost and output considerations. OBS Studio, Medal, and Bandicam are among the options shown; Outplayed and NVIDIA ShadowPlay are also included. Compare the listed features with your setup and decide which recording controls matter for your sessions.
31 game recording software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which game recording software is ranked first on Specifiction?
OBS Studio is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 8.7. Medal is second and Bandicam third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Revidi has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.