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Game Time Manager

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Spec score 8.4 #4 of 20 in Game Playtime Trackers

What it is

Game Time Manager is a free Windows PC app that tracks gaming time and play history, with the stated aim of helping users balance gaming with the rest of life. When it detects a full-screen game, it periodically displays how long the user has been playing. The default overlay stays visible for 10 seconds every 10 minutes, and its settings can be changed in config.toml without restarting the app. It records what was played and when. The maker describes it as compatible with most PC games. After installation it runs in the background and starts when the user logs in. Installation requires downloading a release, unzipping it, and running install.ps1 with PowerShell. The project is published under the Apache License 2.0. Listed releases are pre-release alpha versions, with v0.0.1-alpha.3 the newest shown. Play-over-time metrics and game-specific rules are TODO items rather than available features. Its free plan is free and lists Windows 10 and 11 as tested.

Spec sheet

What it does
Game Time Manager tracks time spent gaming on a Windows PC and records play history.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Purpose
Game Time Manager tracks PC gaming time to help users balance gaming with the rest of life.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Platforms
The maker says Game Time Manager only supports Windows and has tested it on Windows 10 and 11.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations
The README does not name integrations with game launchers, cloud services, or other products.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Acknowledged dependency
The README credits the hroverlay project as an inspiration for the implementation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Apache permissions
The Apache 2.0 licence permits royalty-free reproduction, modification, sublicensing, and distribution subject to its conditions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apache.org
Apache warranty limitation
The Apache 2.0 licence provides the software without warranty and limits contributor liability.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apache.org
API and SDKs
The maker pages opened do not describe a public API, SDK, plugin system, or integration endpoints.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Background operation
After installation, the program runs in the background and starts when the user logs in.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Configuration
Settings are held in config.toml and changes are picked up without restarting the application.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Copyright
The repository licence file identifies Eric Millin as copyright holder for 2023.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Default interval
By default, the play-time overlay appears for 10 seconds every 10 minutes.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Default timing
The default overlay remains visible for 10 seconds every 10 minutes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Dependency characteristics
The credited hroverlay project describes itself as a Windows-only proof of concept that renders heart-rate data in an overlay window.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Developer language
GitHub identifies Rust as the repository's main language.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Documentation
The repository exposes a README and licence file but no separate help center or API reference.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Fullscreen detection
The program detects when a game is running in fullscreen mode.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Game compatibility
The project says it works with most PC games.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation
Installation requires downloading a release, unzipping it, and running install.ps1 with PowerShell.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Issue tracker
The repository navigation shows zero open issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Licence
The repository is distributed under the Apache License 2.0.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: alpha maturity
The available releases are marked pre-release alpha versions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: missing metrics
Metrics for analyzing play over time are listed as a TODO item.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: no game-specific rules
Game-specific rules are listed as unfinished functionality.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: Windows only
The documented platform scope excludes macOS, Linux, web, mobile, and browser extensions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker identity
The public project is hosted by the game-time-manager GitHub organization, with Eric Millin named in the copyright notice and 0x1mason shown as release publisher.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Notable news: alpha.1
The first listed release, v0.0.1-alpha.1, was published on March 5 by 0x1mason.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Notable news: alpha.2
The alpha.2 release states that the application no longer runs with elevated permissions after installation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Notable news: alpha.3
The alpha.3 release added a custom font, configurable blinking patterns, configurable location, and removal of unsupported TOML settings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Open source license
The repository is published under the Apache License 2.0.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Overlay
It displays elapsed play time in a configurable in-game overlay.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Planned features
Play-over-time metrics and game-specific rules are listed as TODO items.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Play history
The application stores information about what was played and when.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Release status
The releases page lists v0.0.1-alpha.3 as the newest displayed version.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Repository activity
The organization page shows the repository was last updated on April 11, 2023.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Repository popularity
The repository page shows 0 stars, 1 watcher, and 1 fork.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security statements
The maker pages opened contain no security certification, compliance claim, or dedicated trust documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
System requirements
The maker documents support only for Windows and says it was tested on Windows 10 and Windows 11.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Windows only · tested on Windows 10 and 11 · core timer and overlay Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Free and open source Free Windows only · tested on Windows 10 and 11 Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Tracks play history automatically
  • Configurable overlay settings need no restart
  • Starts when the user logs in
  • Free and open source under Apache License 2.0

Limits

  • Windows PC only
  • Listed releases are pre-release alpha versions
  • Play-over-time metrics are TODO items
  • Installation requires running a PowerShell script

Who it suits

It suits Windows PC users who want automatic play-time tracking and a record of which games they played and when. The installation process requires PowerShell.

Verdict

Game Time Manager provides automatic tracking, a configurable overlay, and play history at no listed charge. Its alpha release status and Windows-only availability are important limitations to weigh.

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