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With Action! you can record and live stream your HD/4K/HDR10/8K gameplay, display game's fps, add webcams, live audio commentary, add streaming overlays such as chatbox, alert box, monitor the status of your recording and streaming, benchmark your computer and more!

Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming is a video production, audio production and utilities game developed and published by Mirillis.
Released on May 08th 2014 is available only on Windows in 18 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, Hungarian, Korean, Romanian, Turkish and Vietnamese.

It has received 7,251 reviews of which 6,218 were positive and 1,033 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 24.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming into these genres:

Video Production Audio Production Utilities Software Training Web Publishing Action Education Software

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS: Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
  • Processor: Intel® Celeron® 1.4GHz or equivalent processor (SSE2 required)
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Direct3D 9.0 compatible with Pixel Shader 2.0 support
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 92 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® compatible
  • Additional Notes: To access all features Action! may require administrator rights.

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May 2025
Honestly one of the best screen recording tools I have ever used. It is dependable, keeps improving, and has become one of the few recorders I truly trust. It has helped me so much during my YouTube journey and I am really glad my little brother recommended it to me. Thanks bro, you have been one of the few people who actually supported me through this. I definitely recommend Action! if you are looking for a solid and easy-to-use screen recorder. I only lost one video with it, which is still a bummer, but considering how stable and reliable it is otherwise, I think that is a fair trade. Just be careful if you have electricity issues, but that is kind of obvious anyway.
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May 2025
Hands down the best screen recorder for my PC. If AV1 support gets added, it would be perfect
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Feb. 2025
Used this to record my Game play for my Youtube videos for years. Was very easy to set up and Iv never had any major issues with recording or with recorded video. Would recommend
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Feb. 2025
After trying out multiple recording and streaming tools, Action! has been one of the most reliable options for me. It balances high-quality recording, smooth performance, and an easy-to-use interface without putting unnecessary strain on my system. Here’s what stood out to me: 1️⃣ Excellent Video Quality Without Killing Performance I’ve used Action! to record gameplay in real-time HD, and the quality is impressive. It supports 4K Ultra HD resolution and up to 120 FPS, all while keeping the CPU usage surprisingly low. Unlike some other recording software I’ve tried, it doesn’t cause major frame drops or stuttering. 2️⃣ Hardware Acceleration That Actually Works One thing I noticed immediately is how well Action! utilizes NVIDIA NVENC, AMD AMF, and Intel Quick Sync Video. This hardware acceleration keeps performance smooth, allowing me to record high-definition gameplay while still maintaining high FPS. It’s a noticeable difference compared to software-based recording solutions. 3️⃣ Live Streaming Without the Hassle Setting up a live stream on YouTube, Twitch, or Facebook was much easier than I expected. The low-latency encoding, real-time audio commentary, and customizable overlays made it feel like a plug-and-play experience. No unnecessary configurations—just smooth and simple streaming. 4️⃣ A Clean, Intuitive Interface I’ve used software before that felt overly complicated, but Action! strikes a good balance. The interface is modern, clean, and easy to navigate, even for someone who doesn’t want to mess around with too many settings. At the same time, there are plenty of advanced options if you want more control. 5️⃣ Flexible Recording Features for Different Needs Gameplay & Desktop Recording: I’ve used Action! to record not just games, but also tutorials and presentations. The ability to capture game audio, microphone, and system sound separately makes editing much easier. Slow-Motion Effects: It’s a fun feature to have, and I’ve used it to create some cinematic replays of key moments in games. 6️⃣ Lightweight Yet Powerful One of the biggest positives for me is how efficiently Action! runs in the background. I’ve had experiences with other software that caused input lag or slowed down my system, but Action! feels well-optimized. It doesn’t hog system resources, which means I can game and record without worrying about performance drops. 🔹 Pros: ✅ High-quality 4K/120 FPS recording ✅ Minimal performance impact with hardware acceleration ✅ Easy-to-use interface with powerful customization options ✅ Seamless live streaming support ✅ Time-Shift recording to capture past moments 🔸 Cons: ❌ Paid software (but offers exceptional value for the price) ❌ Limited built-in video editing tools (but pairs well with external editors) I highly recommend Action! to anyone looking for a reliable, high-performance recording and streaming solution.
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Oct. 2024
you betcha i recommend this software bought it back in 2014 still easy to use and great. wouldnt change my purchase for the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming is currently priced at 24.99€ on Steam.

Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 24.99€ on Steam.

Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming received 6,218 positive votes out of a total of 7,251 achieving a rating of 8.33.
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Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming was developed and published by Mirillis.

Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming is not playable on MacOS.

Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming is not playable on Linux.

Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming does not currently offer any DLC.

Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming does not support Steam Remote Play.

Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming does not currently support Steam Family Sharing.

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Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming
24.99€
8.3
6,218
1,033
Online players
268
Developer
Mirillis
Publisher
Mirillis
Release 08 May 2014
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