GameOverlay vs PLITCH

GameOverlay is a free Windows utility that places performance statistics over games. It can display FPS, 1% and 0.1% low FPS, ping, packet loss, and CPU and GPU usage and temperatures. FPS capture uses bundled Intel PresentMon, and low-FPS figures are calculated from frame times. In Auto mode, network monitoring identifies a game server from traffic and pings the address exchanging the most packets with the game. Each metric has its own visibility control and color picker; users can also adjust position, font, size, opacity, and background box. The overlay stays on top, allows clicks to pass through, and saves changes to a configuration file. Downloads include a standalone executable and a folder ZIP, and the project documents running from source with Python 3.10 or later on Windows. Administrator access is required for CPU temperature readings, FPS capture, and ping detection; declining it can leave those readings unavailable. The overlay cannot draw over exclusive-fullscreen games, so the maker recommends borderless or windowed fullscreen mode. The project is MIT licensed, and the bundled sensor library is under MPL 2.0.

PLITCH is a PC game trainer for customizing single-player games with mods and cheat codes. Players can activate codes with a button click to make games easier, harder, or otherwise different. The maker says the software accesses PC RAM rather than changing or damaging game files. It reports support for more than 5,800 PC games, with 10–20 new and classic games added each week, and an average of 250+ game patches covered weekly. The free plan is free and includes standard support and full access to 712 trainers. Premium features include unlimited playtime, prioritized support, a companion app, a Game Bar Overlay, game requests, and selected extras. Listed Premium prices are PLN 16.66 a year, billed zł 199.92 every 365 days; PLN 30.99 a month for 90 days; and PLN 36.99 a month for 30 days. Free iOS and Android companion apps and a Microsoft Overlay feature are also described. Premium purchases are advertised with a 14-day money-back guarantee.