GameHQ

Free plan Windows

What GameHQ is

GameHQ is a free Windows app for capturing gameplay with controller-first navigation. It can take screenshots and save a configurable rolling buffer of recent gameplay as MP4 clips with system audio. Screenshots can be saved as PNG or JPEG, and the displayed frame from a recorded clip can also be saved. The app supports capture at up to 4K resolution. Its 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, with controller navigation throughout the interface. The capture library can watch folders used by Steam, Game Bar, NVIDIA, and OBS, while a separate Playnite integration is available. Captures can be shared through Telegram Desktop, Discord, Discord channel webhooks, or the clipboard; GameHQ does not require sign-in to Telegram or Discord. The maker describes it as having no account, telemetry, background service, or game-process injection. It supports 16 interface languages and includes thirteen themes. GameHQ core is licensed under GNU GPL version 3; the separately packaged Playnite integration and public integration protocol use MIT licenses. The maker recommends Setup for ordinary use and also offers a portable ZIP.

Who it suits

GameHQ suits Windows players who want to capture and manage gameplay using a controller, including while a borderless game remains visible. It may also suit users who want local capture-folder integrations, multiple sharing routes, and a choice between an installer and portable ZIP.

What it does well

Captures rolling replay clips as MP4 with system audio.
Supports screenshots in PNG or JPEG and capture resolution up to 4K.
Overlay manages captures while a borderless game remains visible.
Supports DualSense, XInput, and app-local GameInput controls.
Can watch Steam, Game Bar, NVIDIA, and OBS capture folders.
Core is licensed under GNU GPL version 3.

What to know first

Requires 64-bit Windows 10 version 1903 or newer.
Needs a GPU and driver supporting Windows Graphics Capture and H.264 encoding.
Windows binaries are not Authenticode-signed.

Limits

The free GameHQ plan has no paid tier and requires 64-bit Windows 10 version 1903 or newer. It also requires a GPU and driver that support Windows Graphics Capture and H.264 encoding.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
GameHQ	No paid tier · Windows 10 version 1903 or newer, 64-bit	Free

As github.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the GameHQ GitHub page.
Download the recommended Setup package, or choose the portable ZIP.
Use a 64-bit Windows 10 system version 1903 or newer with supported graphics capture and H.264 encoding.
Connect a supported controller if you want controller navigation.
Optionally use the separate Playnite integration or configure watched capture folders.

Verdict

Choose GameHQ if you want free, controller-focused gameplay capture on a supported Windows PC, with instant screenshots, replay clips, and an in-game gallery. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than Windows or cannot meet its graphics-capture and encoding requirements.

Questions

How much does GameHQ cost?

GameHQ is free, with no paid tier.

Which platforms does it support?

It supports Windows 10 and newer, specifically 64-bit Windows 10 version 1903 or newer.

What can GameHQ capture?

It captures screenshots and rolling replay clips, saving clips as MP4 with system audio and screenshots as PNG or JPEG.

Which controllers does it support?

It supports DualSense over USB and Bluetooth, XInput, and app-local GameInput.

Is GameHQ open source?

The core app is licensed under GNU GPL version 3. The separately packaged Playnite integration and public integration protocol are MIT-licensed.

Does it require an account?

The maker describes GameHQ as having no account, telemetry, background service, or game-process injection.

Facts from GameHQ's own pages

Capture resolution: 4k · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
Controllers: GameHQ supports DualSense over USB and Bluetooth, XInput, and app-local GameInput, with controller navigation throughout the interface. · github.com, 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, 9 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
Instant replay: Yes · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
Integrations: The capture library can watch Steam, Game Bar, NVIDIA, and OBS folders, and a separate Playnite integration is available. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Languages and themes: The app supports 16 interface languages and includes thirteen themes. · github.com, 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, 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, 9 Oct 2026
Privacy: The maker describes GameHQ as having no account, telemetry, background service, or game-process injection. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Purpose: GameHQ brings controller-first game capture to Windows, including instant screenshots, replay clips, and an in-game gallery. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Recording modes: instant-replay · github.com, 20 Sept 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, 9 Oct 2026
Replay capture: Its rolling buffer saves a configurable amount of recent gameplay as an MP4 with system audio. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Screenshots: It captures PNG or JPEG screenshots and can save the displayed frame of a recorded clip. · github.com, 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, 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, 9 Oct 2026
Supported platforms: Windows 10+ · github.com, 20 Sept 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, 9 Oct 2026
Webhook credential storage: Discord webhook links are kept in Windows Credential Manager. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026

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