Gaming tools for Windows

Overlays, FPS counters, controller and recording tools.

This category lists 24 Windows apps: 67% open source, 4% free closed source. The most popular are ViGEm Bus Driver, Carnac and CrossOver. 2 have a native ARM64 build and 24 a documented silent install. Last update: October 19, 2026.

#	App		Licence
1	ViGEm Bus DriverWindows kernel-mode driver emulating well-known USB game controllers.	1.22.0	Open source	November 6, 2023	—	4.4K ↓
2	CarnacA keystroke overlay that shows the keys and shortcuts you press, for presentations, screencasts and learning shortcuts.	2.6.2	Open source	October 15, 2026	—	20.3K ↓
3	CrossOverA Crosshair Overlay for any screen	3.3.4	Open source	November 8, 2023	—	★ 1.3K
4	HunterPieA clean, modern and robust overlay for Monster Hunter games.	2.14.0.466	Open source	August 25, 2026	—	★ 1.3K
5	Prismatik (unofficial)A controller for usb driven LED backlights (an unofficial fork)	5.11.2.31	Open source	May 11, 2022	—	★ 1.7K
6	Open Capture and Analytics Tool (OCAT)The Open Capture and Analytics Tool (OCAT) provides an FPS overlay and performance measurement for D3D11, D3D12, and Vulkan.	1.6.3	Open source	August 13, 2025	—	★ 365
7	OmniConsolems-resource:AppDescription	2.1.0.0	Open source	May 15, 2026	—	★ 303
8	DSUManagerSimulate game controllers with DSUController.	0.6.2	Free	June 9, 2026	—	★ 64
9	SongrMulti platform controller for your Roon Core	1.4.5	Open source	October 8, 2026	—	★ 14
10	Wiimote Audio PlayerA modified version of WiimoteLib.net to support Audio playback on Wii Remote Plus.	1.0.1.0	Open source	April 26, 2023	—	★ 25
11	StreamDeckyCustomizable desktop command deck and overlay for Windows.	2026.10.1	Open source	October 1, 2026	—	★ 4
12	LegendCTLStandalone, unofficial Windows configurator for ZD Ultimate Legend controllers. Reads and applies controller settings locally; no official app required.	2.6.4	Open source	October 19, 2026	—	★ 6
13	GIF-OverlayA high-performance GIF overlay application for Windows.	1.3.9	Open source	April 17, 2026	—	★ 4
14	Griffin PowerMateWindows 11 controller for the Griffin PowerMate USB knob	1.2.0	Open source	June 13, 2026	—	★ 5
15	SumboMirror any window into a single always-on-top view — crop it, fade it, click through it.	1.2.0	Open source	July 15, 2026	—	★ 4
16	FlydigiSpaceStationThe companion software for Flydigi Vader 4/3 series，APEX 4/3 series and Direwolf 2 controllers.	4.2.2.3	Proprietary	August 29, 2026	243.1 MB	—
17	GameSir ConnectThe companion software for GameSir Cyclone 2 and T3 Pro controllers.	1.6.8	Proprietary	September 19, 2025	—	—
18	ShiftPadAuto-switch your Windows PC to the TV when a gamepad is connected.	2.2.0	Proprietary	June 9, 2026	—	★ 2
19	V-Pad HelperCompanion that turns your phone into a wireless Wi-Fi gamepad for your PC.	0.4.0	Open source	September 22, 2026	—	★ 2
20	Camera ControlDrive Blackmagic ATEM switchers and PTZ cameras from a game controller	0.4.3	Open source	October 14, 2026	—	—
21	FlydigiPcSpaceThe companion software for Flydigi Apex 2/3, Vader 2/2Pro and Direwolf controllers.	2.5.7.8_2	Proprietary	October 10, 2024	109.3 MB	—
22	GameSir T4k AppThe companion software for GameSir T4k controller.	0.3.3	Proprietary	April 22, 2025	—	—
23	DZG Taktische ZeitWindows-Overlay zur Darstellung einer taktischen Datum-Zeit-Gruppe (DZG).	1.0.1	Proprietary	September 21, 2026	—	—
24	Logitech Gamepad F710 Connection UtilityConnection tool for the Logitech F710 Wireless Gamepad.	2.15.264	Proprietary	September 12, 2025	2.1 MB	—