Software When/for Gaming

Software to use when you are playing video games :)

Sebastian
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  1. Better alternative to Discord.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Rust
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • GitHub
    User settings page, on "Appearance" tab
    Server view
    Home page of the app
    +2
    Settings page for a role
  2. Opentrack icon
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    Opentrack is an application dedicated to tracking user's head movements and relaying the information to games and flight simulation software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Opentrack screenshot 1
    Opentrack screenshot 1
    Opentrack screenshot 2
  3. FaceTrackNoIR is only available for Windows-based PC's (sorry, we have to start somewhere) and has been succesfully used on XP, Vista and Windows 7. The program was written in (Visual Studio) C++ and uses the (non-commercial) faceAPI from SeeingMachines to retrieve the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
  4. SoftEther VPN ("SoftEther" means "Software Ethernet") is one of the world's most powerful and easy-to-use multi-protocol VPN software. It runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, FreeBSD and Solaris.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    SoftEther VPN screenshot 1
    SoftEther VPN screenshot 1
    SoftEther VPN screenshot 2
  5. A multi-platform ecosystem connecting players globally with cross-progression, rewards, and cross-play, accessible via desktop and mobile, requiring only a Ubisoft account.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Ubisoft Connect screenshot 1
    Ubisoft Connect screenshot 2
    Ubisoft Connect screenshot 3
  6. itch.io icon
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    Indie-focused digital marketplace and community platform offering customizable pricing, game hosting, stats tracking, asset sales, and manageable app downloads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Epic Games Store
    itch.io screenshot 1
    itch.io screenshot 1
  7. Connect GOG GALAXY 2.0 with multiple platforms and unite all your games and friends scattered across them in one powerful app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    GOG GALAXY screenshot 1
  8. Steam icon
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    Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. It is used to distribute a wide range of games and related media entirely over the internet, stretching from one-man independent efforts to some of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    Steam Store
    Steam Community
    Library
    +1
    Big Picture Mode
  9. EA App icon
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    The EA App, formerly known as Origin, is the built-from-scratch PC platform for EA players, games, and content. It brings you a faster experience, fewer clicks to jump back into your favorite games, and powerful Playtime Controls to help you keep tabs on how much time you and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    EA App screenshot 1
  10. TeamSpeak icon
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    Use crystal clear sound to communicate with your team mates cross-platform with military-grade security, lag-free performance & unparalleled reliability and uptime.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Cloudron
    TeamSpeak screenshot 1
    TeamSpeak screenshot 1
    TeamSpeak screenshot 2
    +1
    TeamSpeak screenshot 3
  11. Mumble icon
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    Mumble was the first and is the most successful and wide spread free and open source software for VoIP. It was the first VoIP software to provide low-latency audio suitable for gaming, and at the same time was a pioneer in high audio quality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    Mumble 1.2.3 Release Candidate – some users in different channels
    User-Comment and Avatar – Comments can be set for users and channels
    Descriptive wizards guiding users through setup and configuration
    +5
    In-Game Overlay – see who’s in and who’s talking while in-game
  12. Discord icon
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    A versatile platform for text and voice communication, featuring topic-specific channels, customizable moderation, and smooth low latency interactions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Desktop UI
    Desktop UI Color Customization
    Cross Platform Video Chat and Screensharing
    +8
    Phone UI
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