Alternatives to GOverlay
A Linux graphical interface for configuring MangoHud, vkBasalt and other gaming overlays. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
GOverlay
A Linux graphical interface for configuring MangoHud, vkBasalt and other gaming overlays.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as GOverlay.
SteamTinkerLaunch
A Linux wrapper for Steam that adds graphical configuration of launch options and third-party tools.
SteamTinkerLaunch configures MangoHud, GameScope and modding tools per game through Steam launch options, covering more tools but with many options that can overwhelm.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
MangoHud
A Vulkan and OpenGL overlay for Linux games that shows FPS, temperatures, CPU and GPU load.
vkBasalt
A Vulkan post-processing layer for Linux that adds sharpening, anti-aliasing and colour effects to games.
Gamescope
Valve's micro-compositor for Linux games, used in the SteamOS session and as a nested compositor.
GameMode
A Linux daemon and library that temporarily applies performance optimisations while a game is running.
