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GameHQ

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Free plan Windows
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Spec score 7.9 #18 of 30 in Game recording software

What it is

GameHQ is a free Windows game-capture app built around controller navigation. It takes instant screenshots and keeps a configurable rolling buffer of recent gameplay, saving replay clips as MP4 files with system audio. Capture resolution reaches 4K. Screenshots can be PNG or JPEG, and a displayed frame from a recorded clip can also be saved. The in-game overlay lets users browse, play, favorite, reveal, and delete captures while a borderless game remains visible. Controller support includes DualSense over USB or Bluetooth, XInput, and app-local GameInput. The library can watch Steam, Game Bar, NVIDIA, and OBS folders, with a separate Playnite integration. Sharing works through Telegram Desktop, Discord, Discord channel webhooks, or the clipboard, without signing into Telegram or Discord through the app. GameHQ has no account, telemetry, background service, or game-process injection, according to its maker. It supports 16 interface languages and thirteen themes. It requires 64-bit Windows 10 version 1903 or newer plus compatible graphics capture and H.264 encoding support.

Spec sheet

Purpose
GameHQ brings controller-first game capture to Windows, including instant screenshots, replay clips, and an in-game gallery.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Integrations
The capture library can watch Steam, Game Bar, NVIDIA, and OBS folders, and a separate Playnite integration is available.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy
The maker describes GameHQ as having no account, telemetry, background service, or game-process injection.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The maker says users can support independent development through Ko-fi and report vulnerabilities through the repository's security advisory form.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
GameHQ core is licensed under GNU GPL version 3, while the separately packaged Playnite integration and public integration protocol are MIT-licensed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Capture resolution
4kRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Controllers
GameHQ supports DualSense over USB and Bluetooth, XInput, and app-local GameInput, with controller navigation throughout the interface.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Distribution
The maker recommends Setup for normal use and also offers a portable ZIP that stores its profile beside the application.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Instant replay
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Languages and themes
The app supports 16 interface languages and includes thirteen themes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Overlay
The in-game overlay lets users browse, play, favorite, reveal, and delete captures while a borderless game remains visible.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Recording modes
instant-replayRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Release verification
The maker says releases include an Ed25519-signed manifest and SHA-256 checksums, while Windows binaries are not Authenticode-signed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Replay capture
Its rolling buffer saves a configurable amount of recent gameplay as an MP4 with system audio.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Screenshots
It captures PNG or JPEG screenshots and can save the displayed frame of a recorded clip.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Sharing
Captures can be shared through Telegram Desktop, Discord, Discord channel webhooks, or the clipboard; GameHQ does not sign in to Telegram or Discord.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
Windows 10+Read 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
System requirements
GameHQ requires 64-bit Windows 10 version 1903 or newer and a GPU and driver that support Windows Graphics Capture and H.264 encoding.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Webhook credential storage
Discord webhook links are kept in Windows Credential Manager.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

GameHQ Free No paid tier · Windows 10 version 1903 or newer, 64-bit Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free with no paid tier
  • Configurable rolling replay buffer
  • 4K capture resolution
  • Controller navigation throughout interface
  • Supports 16 interface languages

Limits

  • Windows 10 version 1903 or newer required
  • 64-bit system required
  • Needs compatible GPU and H.264 encoding
  • Windows binaries are not Authenticode-signed

Who it suits

GameHQ suits Windows players who want controller-first screenshots and replay capture without an account or paid tier. It is for systems meeting the stated Windows and graphics requirements.

Verdict

GameHQ combines instant screenshots, rolling replay clips, an in-game gallery, and controller support in a free Windows app. Its no-account design and folder integrations are useful, but installation depends on specific Windows and graphics capabilities.

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