Recommended
Totally Recommended
Jitsumi's Gaming Overlay is a pretty good program, most importantly, everything in it is intuitively understandable. Its features are truly impressive. In short, it’s a solid piece of software. Rating: 8 out of 10.
Jitsumi product
Jitsumi's Gaming Overlay
Open app shortcuts and reference pictures, check CPU and memory use, and adjust audio from an overlay menu.
See Gaming Overlay in action
Watch the video from Jitsumi’s YouTube channel.
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Jitsumi's Gaming Overlay
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
Inside the app
A closer look at Jitsumi's Gaming Overlay.
See the controls in the Windows app.
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Open a reference picture
Import a file with a lowercase .png, .jpg, or .bmp extension through Picture Preview’s File menu.
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Add an app shortcut
Enter a name and the app’s executable path, then choose Add Program.
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Check CPU, memory and audio
Open the activity panel, clock, or output-channel volume controls from the overlay menu.
Product screenshots from the official Jitsumi Steam listing.
Shortcuts without closing your game
Press Shift+F12 to open Gaming Overlay’s menu. Use Quick Launch for apps you have added, or Picture Preview for a map, puzzle clue, or other reference image.
CPU, memory and audio at hand
The Performance panel shows CPU load and RAM use. Audio gives you separate output-channel volume controls. There are also clock, date, and screen-tint options. The activity readings do not include an FPS counter, and the audio sliders are not per-app or microphone controls.
Check your game and display mode
The overlay is a separate window over your desktop. If a fullscreen game hides it, try the game’s windowed or borderless mode. Compatibility varies; it is not guaranteed to appear over every game. Steam and an internet connection are required while it runs.
Notes marked Recommended
What curators recommend
Individual opinions on the listed controls and hardware support, not controlled performance tests.
Positive Steam reviews
Notes from players
Selected player reviews marked Recommended on Steam.
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Lan = Ban
"got it after the booster, it aint bad. Just need a few tweaks. > making it work on most full screen games > extra audio options"
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Ancus Marcius
"Its actually quite useful and does help make alot of things fast. However, i had to upgrade to windows 10 to properly use this, which wasnt really a problem since it was just a few clicks ( the files were saved as well )"
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Real Trump
"may not work for all full screen games, but works well on everything else. quite useful, esp their quick launch"
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SuMmErOT
"Very helpful and very easy to access my things while playing games. It really helped me a lot, I highly recommend you to get it."
Before you install
Common questions
What to check before you install or change a setting.
How do I open or close the menu?
Press Shift+F12. From the menu, choose the panel you want, such as Quick Launch, Picture Preview, Performance, or Audio.
Which pictures can I open?
Picture Preview imports files with lowercase .png, .jpg, or .bmp extensions through File → Import. Choose a clear image and keep it away from game information you need to see.
Can I add my own apps?
Yes. In Quick Launch, enter a Name and the Path to the app’s .exe file, then choose Add Program. The shortcut is saved automatically. Test it before relying on it during a game.
What does the tint schedule support?
Use start and end hours within the same day; overnight ranges such as 22 to 6 are not supported. The end hour is included. Dark Mode changes the overlay’s own theme rather than the tint strength.