Gaming Screen Recorder
What is the best gaming screen recorder for free without any restrictions ...
When running, your gameplay video is continuously buffered in fast System .....
Over the years I have recorded hundreds of gameplay videos with lots of different screenrecorders and this list is the result of my research.
This list is about screenrecording software for Windows but I have also created a list for Mac and for Linux.
In case you are also looking for video editing software to trim, convert and edit your recording consider to check out The Big List Of Video Editors.
In case you want to live stream a game consider to check out this List about Streaming Software.
Commercial or free software?
On this page you can find commercial software like Camtasia, Fraps, HyperCam 3, PlayClaw, Dxtory and Bandicam……and some decent freeware alternatives such as Open Broadcaster Software (which allows simple recording and even live streaming…) Oh and in case you want to record something real quick without downloading anything I recommend to check out the free online screenrecorder Screenr.
What about capture cards?
If you are looking for a product that doesn’t require much CPU power and thus allows you to record and stream games from PC and consoles with high and stable framerates consider to get a decent capture card.You can find such devices on amazon and the prices seem to vary from 20$-200$. Note that I haven’t used such a card yet but the AVerMedia Live Gamer HD capture card seems to be a pretty good product according to amazon reviews and YouTubers.
For example the Lazy Gamer uses this card for his YouTube videos and did a comprehensive video review and a written review with some additional test videos on his homepage.
Some General Advice to Increase Performance:
- Reduce Resolution (e.g. 640×480 instead of 1024×768)
- Switch to 16-bit instead of 32-bit Color Depth
- Choose the right Codec (less compression = faster recording speed)
- Upgrade PC (faster CPU, more RAM, better graphics card)
- Record with Fraps and use a new unfragmented hard drive to avoid stuttering
- If possible record to a secondary hard drive will make your videos less laggy.
- Reboot your system to free up RAM or close unneccassary processes in the task manager (ctrl+alt+del)
Best Choices For 2D Games
Camtasia Studio
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Size: 184 MB
Price: 300$ (Free 30 Days Trial Version)
Demo Restrictions: None
If you want to record lots of videos this is the best choice in my opinion. It offers lots of options and a complete little editing suite. However the price tag might put you off in the first place. Anyway don’t forget that you can record as much as you want for 30 days without any limitations… for free.
SnagIt
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Size: 30 MB
Price: 50$ (Free 30 Days Trial Version)
Demo Restrictions: None
Originally SnagIt was designed for taking screenshots. However you can also use it as a cheap alternative to Camtasia Studio. It doesn’t offer the editing environment and stuff but for a 1/6 of its price you can still get the same recording results.
HyperCam 3
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Size: 8 MB
Price: 40$ (Free Demo works for unlimited time)
Demo Restrictions: Watermark
The best alternative to Camtasia for a fraction of it’s price.
Best Choices For 3D Games
Fraps
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Size: 2 MB
Price: 37$ (Free Demo works for unlimited time)
Demo Restrictions: Watermark and recordings are restricted to 30 seconds
If you want to record DirectX/OpenGL games then give Fraps a try. If you don’t have any money you can glue multiple 30 sec segments together after you have recorded them… but you have to live with the watermark then.
PlayClaw
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Size: 3 MB
Price: 30$ (Free Demo works for unlimited time)
Demo Restrictions: Watermark
Alternative to Fraps if you want to record demanding DirectX/OpenGL games.
Open Broadcaster Software
Size: 7 MB
Price: Free (Open Source)
Powerful and free software that allows you to record and even live stream 2D and 3D games…
For simple recording just go to “settings” -> “broadcast settings” -> “file output only”… and then select where the file should be saved and give it a name with a .mp4 ending (for example gameplay.mp4). Moreover PC Gamer also created a tutorial about livestreaming with Open Broadcaster Software.
More alternatives that I haven’t tested yet but are recommended by others:
Dxtory
Size: 3 MB
Price: 45$ (Free Demo available)
Used by many YouTubers and TotalBisquit (He reported about it on reddit and twitter
Bandicam
Size: 7 MB
Price: 39$ (Free Demo available)
Used by many YouTubers
Action!
Size: 17 MB
Price: 30$ (Free Demo available)
This recording software is relatively new and got greenlit on Steam Greenlight.
MSI Afterburner – Predator
Size: 22 MB
Price: Completely Free
Used by many YouTubers.
The program is usually a benchmark tool but has also a video capturing function called Predator. Note that you don’t need a MSI card for it to work. (Here is a screenshot of the settings)
Best Freeware Alternatives For 2D Games
CamStudio
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Size: 2 MB
Price: Free
Restrictions: None
NOTE/UPDATE: new version comes with adware stuff during installation. earlier versions (2.0-2.5?) didn’t had that if i remember correctly…here are a few 1 star ratings that report about the adware issue).
so better use another free recorder that is actually really free (and also better) like OBS.
Krut
Size: 5 MB
Price: Free
Restrictions: None
A decent lightweight open source recorder coded in Java.
Expression Encoder 4
Size: 25 MB
Price: Free
Restrictions: Only WMV as Output Format and 10 minute segments
Nice little recorder (needs the NET Framework 4 installed).
BB FlashBack Express
Size: 10 MB
Price: Free
Restrictions: Only AVI as Output Format
Another decent recorder. Note that after 30 days you have to register for free (means: give them an email adress)
Screenr
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Price: Free
Restrictions: 5 minutes limit per recording
Great online screen recorder! No need to install anything.
Note: After you have finished your recording you have to login with your Twitter account before you can download the video in MP4 format.
If you shouldn’t have a Twitter account then simply create one in 60 seconds. Here’s an example video that shows how to do that.
Open Broadcaster Software_ OBS 0.657 is what I use now.
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