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Game Time Manager
What it is
Game Time Manager is a free Windows app that tracks PC gaming time and play history. When it detects a full-screen game, it periodically displays an overlay showing how long a session has lasted; the default display stays visible for 10 seconds every 10 minutes. It can also record which games were played and when. Users can configure the overlay and edit settings in config.toml without restarting the app. The maker describes it as compatible with most PC games. After installation, it runs in the background and starts when the user logs in. Setup requires downloading a release, unzipping it and running install.ps1 with PowerShell. The project is published under the Apache License 2.0. Its 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 listed as TODO items, rather than current features. The listed free plan is for Windows PC and notes testing on Windows 10 and 11.
For and against
For
- Tracks play history automatically.
- Overlay shows session duration during full-screen games.
- Overlay settings can change without restarting.
- Free and published under Apache License 2.0.
Against
- Available only for Windows PC.
- Listed releases are pre-release alpha versions.
- Installation requires running a PowerShell script.
- Play-over-time metrics and game-specific rules are TODO items.
The verdict
Game Time Manager offers a straightforward way to see session length and keep play history on Windows. Its alpha release status and PowerShell installation are worth considering before setup.
Who it suits
This app suits Windows PC players who want an automatic record of gaming sessions and periodic reminders of session length. It may appeal to users comfortable installing software through PowerShell.
Plans and prices
Free
Windows only · tested on Windows 10 and 11 · core timer and overlay
Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Free and open source
Windows only · tested on Windows 10 and 11
Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Acknowledged dependency
- The README credits the hroverlay project as an inspiration for the implementation.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Apache permissions
- The Apache 2.0 licence permits royalty-free reproduction, modification, sublicensing, and distribution subject to its conditions.apache.org · read 15 Oct 2026
- Apache warranty limitation
- The Apache 2.0 licence provides the software without warranty and limits contributor liability.apache.org · read 15 Oct 2026
- API and SDKs
- The maker pages opened do not describe a public API, SDK, plugin system, or integration endpoints.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Background operation
- After installation, the program runs in the background and starts when the user logs in.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- Settings are held in config.toml and changes are picked up without restarting the application.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Copyright
- The repository licence file identifies Eric Millin as copyright holder for 2023.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Default interval
- By default, the play-time overlay appears for 10 seconds every 10 minutes.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Default timing
- The default overlay remains visible for 10 seconds every 10 minutes.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Dependency characteristics
- The credited hroverlay project describes itself as a Windows-only proof of concept that renders heart-rate data in an overlay window.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Developer language
- GitHub identifies Rust as the repository's main language.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The repository exposes a README and licence file but no separate help center or API reference.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Fullscreen detection
- The program detects when a game is running in fullscreen mode.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Game compatibility
- The project says it works with most PC games.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Installation
- Installation requires downloading a release, unzipping it, and running install.ps1 with PowerShell.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The README does not name integrations with game launchers, cloud services, or other products.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Issue tracker
- The repository navigation shows zero open issues.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The repository is distributed under the Apache License 2.0.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
