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GameHQ
What it is
GameHQ is a free Windows application for controller-first game capture. It takes instant screenshots and saves a configurable rolling buffer of recent gameplay as MP4 clips with system audio. Capture resolution reaches 4K, and screenshots can be stored as PNG or JPEG. You can also save the frame currently displayed in a recorded clip. Its in-game overlay lets you browse, play, favorite, reveal, and delete captures while a borderless game remains visible. Controller navigation covers 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 available. Sharing works through Telegram Desktop, Discord, Discord channel webhooks, or the clipboard; GameHQ does not sign in to Telegram or Discord. The maker describes no account, telemetry, background service, or game-process injection. The app includes 16 interface languages and thirteen themes. It requires 64-bit Windows 10 version 1903 or newer, plus a GPU and driver supporting Windows Graphics Capture and H.264 encoding. Setup is recommended, while a portable ZIP is also offered. The core is GNU GPL version 3 licensed.
For and against
For
- Free and open source
- 4K capture resolution
- Configurable rolling replay buffer
- Controller navigation throughout interface
- No account or telemetry
Against
- Windows 10 version 1903 or newer required
- Requires compatible GPU and H.264 encoding
- Windows binaries are not Authenticode-signed
- Playnite integration is separate
The verdict
GameHQ offers a focused, controller-led capture library with replay, screenshots, sharing, and folder monitoring. Check the Windows and graphics requirements before installation.
Who it suits
GameHQ suits Windows players who want controller navigation for screenshots and replay clips. It requires compatible 64-bit Windows graphics hardware and drivers.
Plans and prices
GameHQ
No paid tier · Windows 10 version 1903 or newer, 64-bit
Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Capture resolution
- 4kgithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Controllers
- GameHQ supports DualSense over USB and Bluetooth, XInput, and app-local GameInput, with controller navigation throughout the interface.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The maker recommends Setup for normal use and also offers a portable ZIP that stores its profile beside the application.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Instant replay
- Yesgithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The capture library can watch Steam, Game Bar, NVIDIA, and OBS folders, and a separate Playnite integration is available.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Languages and themes
- The app supports 16 interface languages and includes thirteen themes.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- License
- GameHQ core is licensed under GNU GPL version 3, while the separately packaged Playnite integration and public integration protocol are MIT-licensed.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Overlay
- The in-game overlay lets users browse, play, favorite, reveal, and delete captures while a borderless game remains visible.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker describes GameHQ as having no account, telemetry, background service, or game-process injection.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- GameHQ brings controller-first game capture to Windows, including instant screenshots, replay clips, and an in-game gallery.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Recording modes
- instant-replaygithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Release verification
- The maker says releases include an Ed25519-signed manifest and SHA-256 checksums, while Windows binaries are not Authenticode-signed.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Replay capture
- Its rolling buffer saves a configurable amount of recent gameplay as an MP4 with system audio.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Screenshots
- It captures PNG or JPEG screenshots and can save the displayed frame of a recorded clip.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- Captures can be shared through Telegram Desktop, Discord, Discord channel webhooks, or the clipboard; GameHQ does not sign in to Telegram or Discord.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says users can support independent development through Ko-fi and report vulnerabilities through the repository's security advisory form.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows 10+github.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- 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.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
