Best Video Production Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated video production games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played and best free video production games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Mixcraft 8 Home Studio
Create a soundtrack for your mod or game, or just record your own music. Use loops to quickly create your beats or use the built-in virtual instruments. Mixcraft is the easiest way to record your music quickly and have it sound great.
RutonyChat
RutonyChat is a program for receiving messages from chats and notifications from various streaming sites. A faithful assistant to the streamer and video blogger who wants to spice up or spruce up their content.
Simple VR Video Player
Watch your videos in virtual reality with Simple VR Video Player, an easy to use video player with full motion control support and an intuitive interface. Simple VR Video Player can play your saved video files with 2D/180°/360° and 3D/SBS/OU support.
Marmoset Hexels 3
Marmoset Hexels™ is a grid-based painting tool for vector art, pixel art, design, and animation. A geometric canvas grid lets artists create complex pixel and vector designs with the stroke of a brush.
Gnomes Garden
Dry summer withered the king’s beloved garden and the surrounding gardens of the kingdom alike. The ruler has fallen ill and the kingdom is in danger. Help the princess save the gardens and make the king better again.
ShareX
ShareX is a free and open source program that can capture or record selected area from the screen with a single keypress, automatically save them to your hard disk/clipboard, and instantly upload them to an image/file hosting service and then can copy the URL to your clipboard.
D3DGear - Game Recording and Streaming Software
D3DGear is a fast game recording and live streaming software for PC. It allows users to record gameplay to video; or stream the game to websites like twitch.tv. Our software is designed to have minimal impact on game performance, and won’t make the game lag or decrease FPS.
Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming
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!
Fuse
Fuse is a standalone 3D character creator that enables you to make unique characters to use in your game. Fuse comes with 70+ body parts, 150+ clothing meshes, 42 dynamic texturing substances, Unlimited free Auto-Rigs and Animations through the Mixamo service (activated Adobe ID required). Important notice for Fuse 1.3 customers!
PlayClaw 5 - Game Recording and Streaming
The amazing PlayClaw video capture tool gives customers incredible power!PlayClaw has been designed to make full use of multi-core processors and hardware accelerated H.264 codecs, which ensures the outstanding quality of the output with a minimal impact on system performance.
Source Filmmaker
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa.
Most played video production games on Steam
Take a look at the top video production games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming OBS Studio is a software, video production and utilities game developed and published by OBS Project. Released on March 21st 2022 has received 37,256 reviews of which 35,481 were positive and 1,775 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played video production game, thanks to its 15,582 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
35,481
1,775
15,582
players
2. ShareX
ShareX is a free and open source program that can capture or record selected area from the screen with a single keypress, automatically save them to your hard disk/clipboard, and instantly upload them to an image/file hosting service and then can copy the URL to your clipboard. ShareX is a photo editing, utilities and free to play game developed and published by ShareX Team. Released on October 02nd 2015 has received 7,524 reviews of which 7,196 were positive and 328 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 2,477 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among video production games based on player count.
9.3
7,196
328
2,477
players
3. HudSight - crosshair overlay
Create unique crosshairs for any game! Choose from many built-in crosshairs or download from the Steam Workshop, and create your own. User-friendly interface, anti-cheat compatible. Customize your gaming experience! HudSight - crosshair overlay is a utilities, video production and action game developed and published by Eduard Kozadaev. Released on January 05th 2021 has received 4,677 reviews of which 4,141 were positive and 536 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,268 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among video production games based on player count.
8.6
4,141
536
1,268
players
4. Stream Avatars
Stream Avatars is a content creation tool for live video broadcasting that adds flair to your video to promote viewer engagement and channel growth! Viewers can also spend their hard-earned stream currency on avatar customizations. Stream Avatars is a video production, animation & modeling and design & illustration game developed and published by Travis Miller. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 2,218 reviews of which 2,110 were positive and 108 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,142 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played video production games.
9.1
2,110
108
1,142
players
5. Source Filmmaker
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa. Source Filmmaker is a animation & modeling, free to play and video production game developed and published by Valve. Released on July 10th 2012 has received 40,659 reviews of which 37,791 were positive and 2,868 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,132 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played video production games.
9.1
37,791
2,868
1,132
players
6. Warudo
Warudo is the flexible & personalized 3D VTubing software you have always wanted. Built-in face & hand tracking, custom 3D assets, Twitch/YouTube integration, blueprint system, C# plugins, and so much more. Warudo is a animation & modeling, video production and early access game developed and published by Hakuya Labs. Released on July 14th 2023 has received 384 reviews of which 361 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 409 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played video production games.
8.7
361
23
409
players
7. Animaze by FaceRig
Livestream, chat, or create videos as world-class 2D and 3D avatars. Use one of the over 60 avatars provided or import your own 2D, 3D, VRM, or Ready Player Me model. Animaze is powering PuffPuff, one of the top real-time mocap virtual beings on TikTok with 4.7 million followers. Animaze by FaceRig is a animation & modeling, video production and software game developed and published by Holotech Studios Inc.. Released on November 17th 2021 has received 3,302 reviews of which 2,283 were positive and 1,019 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 319 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played video production games.
6.8
2,283
1,019
319
players
8. RutonyChat
RutonyChat is a program for receiving messages from chats and notifications from various streaming sites. A faithful assistant to the streamer and video blogger who wants to spice up or spruce up their content. RutonyChat is a utilities, video production and design & illustration game developed and published by Rutony Studio. Released on September 19th 2016 has received 917 reviews of which 686 were positive and 231 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 291 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played video production games.
7.2
686
231
291
players
9. Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming
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 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. With 268 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played video production games.
8.3
6,218
1,033
268
players
10. PlayClaw 7 - Game Overlays, Recording and Streaming
Use our cool in-game overlays to achieve the best gaming experience! Harnessing the power of your GPU, hardware accelerated H.264 codecs and the various overlays, you will have an advantage over your opponents and you can share your victories. PlayClaw 7 - Game Overlays, Recording and Streaming is a utilities, video production and audio production game developed and published by Eduard Kozadaev. Released on May 16th 2020 has received 604 reviews of which 519 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 191 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played video production games.
8.1
519
85
191
players
Free video production games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play video production games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play video production games.
1. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming OBS Studio is a software, video production and utilities game developed and published by OBS Project. Released on March 21st 2022 has received 37,256 reviews of which 35,481 were positive and 1,775 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 15,582 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free video production games on Steam.
9.3
35,481
1,775
15,582
players
2. ShareX
ShareX is a free and open source program that can capture or record selected area from the screen with a single keypress, automatically save them to your hard disk/clipboard, and instantly upload them to an image/file hosting service and then can copy the URL to your clipboard. ShareX is a photo editing, utilities and free to play game developed and published by ShareX Team. Released on October 02nd 2015 has received 7,524 reviews of which 7,196 were positive and 328 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,477, this video production game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free video production games on Steam.
9.3
7,196
328
2,477
players
3. Source Filmmaker
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa. Source Filmmaker is a animation & modeling, free to play and video production game developed and published by Valve. Released on July 10th 2012 has received 40,659 reviews of which 37,791 were positive and 2,868 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,132, this video production game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free video production games on Steam.
9.1
37,791
2,868
1,132
players
4. Warudo
Warudo is the flexible & personalized 3D VTubing software you have always wanted. Built-in face & hand tracking, custom 3D assets, Twitch/YouTube integration, blueprint system, C# plugins, and so much more. Warudo is a animation & modeling, video production and early access game developed and published by Hakuya Labs. Released on July 14th 2023 has received 384 reviews of which 361 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 409 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free video production games on Steam.
8.7
361
23
409
players
5. Animaze by FaceRig
Livestream, chat, or create videos as world-class 2D and 3D avatars. Use one of the over 60 avatars provided or import your own 2D, 3D, VRM, or Ready Player Me model. Animaze is powering PuffPuff, one of the top real-time mocap virtual beings on TikTok with 4.7 million followers. Animaze by FaceRig is a animation & modeling, video production and software game developed and published by Holotech Studios Inc.. Released on November 17th 2021 has received 3,302 reviews of which 2,283 were positive and 1,019 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 319 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free video production games on Steam.
6.8
2,283
1,019
319
players
6. PlayClaw 7 - Game Overlays, Recording and Streaming
Use our cool in-game overlays to achieve the best gaming experience! Harnessing the power of your GPU, hardware accelerated H.264 codecs and the various overlays, you will have an advantage over your opponents and you can share your victories. PlayClaw 7 - Game Overlays, Recording and Streaming is a utilities, video production and audio production game developed and published by Eduard Kozadaev. Released on May 16th 2020 has received 604 reviews of which 519 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 191 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free video production games on Steam.
8.1
519
85
191
players
7. LIV
All-in-one VR software for creators. Record mixed reality, transform into your favorite avatar, see chat inside your headset, and more. LIV is a utilities, video production and web publishing game developed and published by LIV Inc. Released on August 12th 2019 has received 918 reviews of which 793 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free video production games on Steam.
8.2
793
125
34
players
8. VTuber Maker
VTuber Maker is the #1 free, simplistic, and 3D Tool for VTuber Content Production, just with a webcam. VTuber Maker is a animation & modeling, video production and design & illustration game developed and published by Live3D. Released on August 07th 2020 has received 885 reviews of which 711 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free video production games on Steam.
7.6
711
174
32
players
9. PrprLive
PrPrive is a Live2D live broadcast assistant software developed by us. The software can achieve a high frame rate, multi-expression switching, targetless auto-drop frame at a lower CPU occupancy. PrprLive is a free to play, video production and animation & modeling game developed and published by 1-reality. Released on May 14th 2020 has received 1,417 reviews of which 978 were positive and 439 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free video production games on Steam.
6.7
978
439
32
players
10. VTuber Editor
VTuber Editor is a professional VTuber avatar editing tool. Bring more creativity to your VTuber avatar by adding paintings, VRM accessories, VTuber backgrounds, 3D animations, and more. Powerful customization features such as avatar decoration and animation make avatars more interesting. VTuber Editor is a utilities, design & illustration and animation & modeling game developed and published by Live3D. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 315 reviews of which 246 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free video production games on Steam.
7.3
246
69
4
players