GameShift

Spec sheet

Purpose

GameShift detects game launches, applies system level optimizations for each title, and restores changes when the game exits.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Privacy

The maker says the app makes no network calls except to check for GitHub updates, collects no telemetry, and stores data locally.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

License

The repository states that GameShift is licensed under the MIT License.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Anti cheat

GameShift says it does not inject into game processes, modify game files, or hook game memory, and describes automatic compatibility adjustments for several anti cheat systems.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Crash recovery limit

Automatic recovery after an app crash or blue screen is in development and is not enabled in the current build.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Download

The maker directs users to download GameShift.App.exe from the GitHub Releases page.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Game detection

It detects games from Steam, Epic Games, GOG Galaxy, and Xbox/Game Pass directories, with a built in database of over 80 game executables.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Game profiles

The project lists 19 built in profiles with hardware specific tuning and anti cheat metadata, plus per game optimization controls.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Maker and support

The README describes GameShift as a solo project and invites bug reports, fixes, and ideas through GitHub issues.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Monitoring

The app lists live CPU, GPU, RAM, VRAM, and network telemetry, temperature monitoring, DPC latency tools, session history, driver advisories, and frame time benchmarking.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Optimization features

Listed optimizations include process priority, service and task suppression, memory management, timer resolution, power plans, CPU scheduling, network tuning, and GPU driver settings.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Permissions

Administrator privileges are required for service control, registry access, timer resolution, and power plan management.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Requirements

The stated requirements are 64 bit Windows 10 21H2 or later or Windows 11 22H2 or later, 8 GB RAM minimum, and administrator privileges.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Reversibility

The project says it records original values in an atomic state journal and verifies and reverts changes when a game exits.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Game Graphics Optimization Software#14 of 347.7
• Graphics optimisers#16 of 357.7