Gamescope

Valve's micro-compositor for Linux games, used in the SteamOS session and as a nested compositor.

FreeOpen sourceLinuxCommand line
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About Gamescope

Gamescope is the compositing window manager behind the SteamOS session, formerly known as steamcompmgr. It takes frames from games and presents them with fewer copies and less latency than a traditional desktop compositor.

On a regular Linux desktop it can run a game in a nested window, where it offers features such as resolution scaling, upscaling filters and frame limiting. It suits Linux gamers who want Steam Deck-style control over how a game is displayed.

Strengths

  • Same compositor used by SteamOS and the Steam Deck
  • Upscaling, resolution scaling and frame limiting per game
  • Low-latency frame presentation

Limitations

  • Linux only
  • Configured with command-line options rather than a settings window
  • Behaviour can vary with GPU drivers

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
Valve
Platforms
Linux, Command line
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Works offline
Yes
Best suited for
Linux gamers who want per-game scaling and frame limiting
Categories
Gaming tools
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

Gamescope as an alternative

Listings that name Gamescope as an alternative.

  • Lossless Scaling

    Frame generation and upscaling tool for windowed and borderless PC games.

    PaidProprietaryWindows

    Gamescope is Valve's free, open-source Linux compositor offering upscaling and frame limiting per game, configured with command-line options rather than a settings window and without frame generation.

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