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FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays on Steam

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FPS Monitor tracks your PC's hardware state and displays this information as an overlay in-game or over desktop. Does not require configuration, it works immediately after installation.

FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays is a utilities, game development and video production game developed and published by Eduard Kozadaev.
Released on November 09th 2018 is available only on Windows in 7 languages: English, Italian, Hungarian, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian and Thai.

It has received 2,136 reviews of which 1,752 were positive and 384 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 12.79€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays into these genres:

Utilities Game Development Video Production Software FPS

Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays:

UI Subtitle Audio
English
Italian
Korean
Russian
Thai
Hungarian
Portuguese - Brazil

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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 *: Windows 7
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel/AMD/NVidia graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Administrator rights to run software are mandatory.

Steam Price & Best Deals

12.79€ Buy Now

User reviews & Ratings

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

1 hours played
Oct. 2026
Easy to setup compared to CapFrameX with Rival tuner Statistics Server, all needed information visible. Works without Steam, which is a bonus.
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15 hours played
Aug. 2026
Great, much more user friendly the msi afterburner + riva tuner
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55 hours played
March 2026
FPS Monitor has been one of the easiest and most reliable performance tools I’ve ever used. The overlay is clean, customizable, and gives me exactly the info I want without any clutter. Setup takes almost no effort, and everything just works the way it should. Whether I’m fine‑tuning settings or just keeping an eye on temps and usage, this program makes it simple. Highly recommend it to anyone who wants a smooth, straightforward way to track their system performance while gaming.
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19 hours played
Feb. 2026
Using TimeSpy and FPS, saved my Laptop ! Incorrect Graphics settings not only lowers your Frames Per Second, it also runs your system Hotter, your FANS pushing all that heat out of your system, wasting Electricity & wasting money... TimeSpy helped me Optimize all graphics settings, and FPS shows me in real time how my system is running BETTER, the games are running SMOOTHER, and the fans and temps, and power use are LOWER. Can EDUARD KOZADAEV add in TEMPS ? I would like to display my GPU and my CPU TEMPS in F and in C. If your system doesn't come with built in FPS monitoring and testing abilities, buy this now and save your PC !
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13 hours played
Jan. 2026
FPS Monitor is a utility-focused Steam application developed and published by Eduard Kozadaev that occupies a unique space between gaming and system diagnostics. Rather than being entertainment in the traditional sense, it is designed as a powerful companion tool for PC gamers, hardware enthusiasts, and performance-conscious users who want immediate, transparent insight into how their system behaves under real workloads. Its core purpose is to present real-time performance and hardware data directly on screen while playing games or using demanding applications, allowing users to understand not only how smoothly a game is running, but why it is running that way. At its foundation, FPS Monitor excels in accessibility. After installation, it can begin displaying performance data with minimal configuration, which makes it approachable even for users unfamiliar with advanced monitoring software. The overlay system is compatible with a wide range of graphics APIs, including modern DirectX versions, OpenGL, and Vulkan, ensuring that it works across most contemporary PC games. From there, users can refine the experience through extensive customization, choosing exactly which metrics are shown, how they are arranged, and how visually prominent they appear. Text size, colors, layout structure, and transparency can all be adjusted so the overlay remains readable without becoming intrusive during gameplay. What truly elevates FPS Monitor above basic FPS counters is the sheer depth of information it can display. In addition to real-time frame rate, it tracks detailed frame timing data, average values, and low-percentile FPS metrics that more accurately reflect perceived smoothness. Alongside performance data, it monitors CPU and GPU usage, clock speeds, temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, memory usage, storage activity, and even network statistics. This combination allows users to quickly identify bottlenecks, thermal throttling, or unstable hardware behavior without needing to alt-tab to external tools. For players who tweak graphics settings, experiment with overclocking, or troubleshoot performance drops, this immediate feedback loop is especially valuable. FPS Monitor also offers flexibility beyond in-game overlays through its desktop monitoring options. Users can enable widgets or persistent overlays that remain visible outside of games, turning the software into a general-purpose system monitor. Alert systems further enhance its practicality, notifying users when temperatures, usage levels, or other metrics exceed predefined thresholds. This makes it useful not only for performance tuning but also for safeguarding hardware during long gaming sessions or heavy workloads. Additional features such as screenshot capture, performance logging, and optional frame rate limiting round out the toolset, adding convenience without distracting from its main purpose. Community reception reflects the software’s strong niche appeal. Many users praise its stability, customization depth, and clarity of information, especially when compared to simpler overlays that provide little context beyond a raw FPS number. Long-term users often highlight how the software helps them better understand their systems and make informed decisions about upgrades or configuration changes. While some feedback points to occasional issues tied to updates or specific game compatibility, the overall sentiment underscores that FPS Monitor delivers meaningful value to those who actively care about performance analysis. Ultimately, FPS Monitor stands as a robust and thoughtfully designed performance monitoring solution rather than a casual add-on. Its value is most apparent for players who want to go beyond surface-level metrics and gain real insight into how their hardware and games interact in real time. For such users, it functions almost like a diagnostic instrument embedded directly into gameplay, transforming raw numbers into actionable understanding. While it may be unnecessary for players who are uninterested in system details, for enthusiasts, streamers, and technically minded gamers, FPS Monitor proves to be a comprehensive and reliable companion that enhances both awareness and control over the PC gaming experience. Rating: 8/10
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Frequently Asked Questions

FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays is currently priced at 12.79€ on Steam.

No, FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 12.79€ on Steam.

Yes, FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays received 1,752 positive votes out of a total of 2,136 achieving a rating of 7.88.
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FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays was developed and published by Eduard Kozadaev.

Yes, FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays is not playable on MacOS.

No, FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays is not playable on Linux.

No, FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays is not playable on Steam Deck.

No, FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays is not playable on Steam Machine.

No, FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays does not support VR.

No, FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays does not currently offer any DLC.

No, FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays does not support Steam Remote Play.

No, FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays does not currently support Steam Family Sharing.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays.

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FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays
12.79€ Buy Now
Rating
7.9
1,752
384
Online players
53
Developer
Eduard Kozadaev
Publisher
Eduard Kozadaev
Release 09 Nov 2018
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