Steam app 388080 · updated 26 Sep 2026, 06:21 UTC
Borderless Gaming: Seamlessly play games in borderless full-screen mode for uninterrupted gaming and effortless multitasking.
718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
135 months, July 2015 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 108 hourly samples from 27 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
26 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 610 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Borderless Gaming was released on Jul 23, 2015.
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2 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, May 2024 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
Windows:GPU scaling now accepts maximized and borderless-windowed games.BGFG scheduler issues are resolved and it now adapts its output target to the monitor's refresh rate.Improved DX11 frame pacing and queue-size-1 handling; HUD refreshes…
Patch notesImproved BGFG performance and reduced GPU workload.Fixed Gamescope frame pacing that could halve the game’s source FPS (Steam Deck).Simplified BGFG quality controls with labeled Quality, Balanced, and Performance options.Added automatic…
Patch notesIntroducing BGFG - a universal frame generator that can be used with games, anime, and live-action content. Trained on tens of thousands of hours of gameplay it is one of the most accurate general purpose frame generators available today…
AndrewHello all,For those that have been asking - if you prefer the legacy version of Borderless Gaming (9.6.0) and want to use it on Steam - you can now do so by setting your branch to 'legacy'.
Patch notesBGFX now works on Steam Deck. How it works Install Borderless Gaming from Steam, open the app, pick a game, choose your effects. Borderless Gaming installs a Vulkan layer that hooks into your games automatically — you launch games the way…
AndrewAll of the changes below are for BGProxy.Misc FixesFixed input issues introduced in the previous update. The mouse cursor should now work in Dishonored and other Unreal games again.Fixed some minor render issues.GPU spoofingYou can now make…
Patch notesBGProxy FixesBackground Behavior All games now continue rendering and playing audio when alt-tabbed. Keyboard and mouse input is blocked while the game is in the background, so you can type in other apps without affecting the game. Gamepad…
Patch notesFor years, Borderless Gaming has helped thousands of you wrangle stubborn games into borderless windowed mode. But there have always been two classes of games we've struggled with. The first: games with no windowed mode at all. Classic…
AndrewNew FeaturesSlang-based BGFX - Effects now use Slang as the shader foundation, enabling cross-platform support for the upcoming SteamDeck and Linux release. DX12 Renderer - DirectX 12 is now available and being A/B tested. If you experience…
AndrewFixes a crash caused by a race condition in window enumeration Fixes a crash on the latest release of WindowsThe app refresh button has been removed from the UI. It’s no longer needed.Profiles can now be quickly created using existing…
Patch notesBGFX is a new mode for Borderless Gaming that captures game windows at the compositor level and processes them through a GPU effect pipeline. If you can see it on screen, BGFX can capture it and upscale it.100% game compatibility Games that…
AndrewThis update brings multi-language support, a new compatibility mode for troubleshooting stubborn games, and several quality of life improvements. Multi-Language Support Borderless Gaming now supports multiple languages (again)! The entire…
AndrewWhen Borderless Gaming is launched it will apply profiles to apps started before itFixes launch issues
Patch notesVersion 1.1.0 - UI Overhaul & Performance Update I rebuilt the interface from the ground up using native Windows UI components for a more cohesive experience that feels right at home on Windows. Modern Fluent Design - Redesigned interface…
AndrewHey friends, This update fixes some issues introduced in our last two releases. My attempt to fix older Unreal Engine games inadvertently broke newer ones. Rather than playing cat and mouse trying to make everything work automatically, I've…
Patch notesThis patch builds upon the last update by introducing several new features: - A new keyboard shortcut to toggle the taskbar, defaulting to Shift+Tab. - Fixes for window layout shifting caused by removing the taskbar in certain games. - A…
Patch notesKey Fixes: Resolves issues with older Unreal Engine games that historically haven't worked with Borderless Gaming (see details below) Fixes profiles for certain Unity and Google Play on PC games Corrects state synchronization issues in…
Patch notes- The “Adjust volume in background” option is removed, and the old “Mute in background” option is reinstated. - A timing issue that caused an app to be muted, cursor unlocked, and the taskbar restored when quickly alt-tabbing is fixed.…
Patch notesNew Features Smart Focus Management: Window modifications (cursor clipping, cursor hiding, taskbar hiding) now automatically restore when you alt-tab away and reapply when returning to the game "Restore Taskbar on Focus Loss" option: New…
Patch notesNew Features Customizable Global Keyboard Shortcuts All hotkeys now remappable through Settings with conflict detection Shortcuts work as toggles - press once to apply, press again to revert Default shortcuts remain unchanged but can be…
Patch notesThe area selector got completely rewritten. It actually works properly with multiple monitors now and doesn't look like something from 2003. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/9499712/ad3a84d50a7ef474257559c56cbdbf57d66688b6.png You can now define custom…
Patch notesFixes: - Issues off by 1 on wide-screen displays - Issues with custom sizes on wide-screen displays - App Container upscaling causes borders to reappear on certain titles…
Patch notesDark Mode is Now Free When I initially released the dark mode DLC it was done to fund the rewrite of Borderless Gaming and the creation of the upcoming upscale / frame generation features. With the rewrite done, I believe the dark mode DLC…
Patch notes"Mute in Background" has been changed to "Adjust Volume in Background" allowing you to either mute an application, or set its volume between 0 and 100 when it is no longer in focus.
Patch notes- Fixes a stack overflow bug / crash in the window processor - Adds a workaround for broken Steam initialization on some systems. You should now be able to start. - Adds Celeste to the 'slow' windowing path for better ultra-wide support.
Patch notesQuick fix for old Unity games (such as My Summer Car)
Patch notesBorderless Gaming 1.0.11 Quality of life improvements and better cleanup handling. Improvements Added better cleanup when Borderless Gaming exits - automatically restores taskbar, mouse cursor, and unlocks cursor clipping Improved cleanup…
Patch notesBased on feedback from the community this update compacts the UI to reduce the amount of empty space and fits more of your apps and profiles on the screen. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/9499712/4a141354294e128ae19bb074b3d0219263f286bc.png
Patch notesMinor patch to fix a rare crash on certain systems.
Patch notesHey everyone, In my haste to release fixes, the last update (v1.0.7) was actually a duplicate of v1.0.6. Consequently, v1.0.8 includes all the fixes that were supposed to be in v1.0.7. Additionally, v1.0.8 includes: - Super Size: This…
Patch notes- Fixes white border along the outside of some games - Fixes mouse offsets - Fixes widescreen monitor support Please let me know if you're still running into problems
Patch notesPhew! What a sprint this has been. I want to express my gratitude to those who have been patient and understanding that software development is challenging. Providing support for thousands of games, spanning decades and possessing their own…
Patch notesFixes Fixed timing issues in the windowing engine - games like Dishonored now work properly (use Custom Size or No Change in profile settings for best results) Various minor bug fixes and stability improvements New: SDL_NoFrame Proxy Some…
Patch notesThis completely overhauls how Borderless Gaming handles windows, fixing issues with applications that have multiple windows. Major Changes Multi-Window Support: Borderless Gaming now properly detects and manages ALL windows for each…
Patch notesNew Features Preserve Aspect Ratio: New profile option to maintain the original aspect ratio when going fullscreen or resizing windows. This fixes stretching issues in games like The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky - Preserve Client…
Patch notesQuick patch to address a few issues from 1.0.1. Changes Borderless windows created by Borderless Gaming can now be minimized properly Area selector now handles edge cases better (extreme values, multi-monitor setups) Improved error handling…
Patch notesI apologize for breaking your workflows in 1.0.0. This update addresses those issues. Changes Apps that are already borderless or in exclusive fullscreen now appear in the app list Profiles can now execute on apps that are already…
Patch notes11 years, 7 months and 18 days. That's how long Borderless Gaming has been forcing games into borderless windows. A year ago we told you we were rewriting everything from scratch. Today, we're shipping something completely new.Everything is…
AndrewHey everyone, You might be wondering, "v1.0.0? Aren't we on v10?" Well, yes and no. Borderless Gaming has been completely rewritten from the ground up, so it felt right to reset the version number. Why the rewrite? I created Borderless…
AndrewWe're excited to share that Borderless Gaming and App Containers are now digitally code-signed and verified! This enhancement ensures that our software is secure, and it significantly reduces the chances of false-positive alerts from…
Patch notesIn this update, we're happy to announce that while the version of Borderless Gaming itself remains unchanged, we've made significant improvements by updating the App Containers component to version 1.0.2. Key Highlights: - App Containers…
Patch notesHey folks, App Containers are now out on the main branch with a series of fixes. See the last update for details. By the way, if you haven't already, wishlist my new app, Dolus, on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3136060/Dolus/
Patch notesWhat's New: App Containers App Containers let you add custom backgrounds to your games. This feature is useful for: Games that don't fill your entire screen Adding backgrounds that match your game's style Improving the look of your streams…
AndrewUpdate 10.0.23: Potential Startup Issue Mitigation Hello everyone, I've just pushed version 10.0.23 in an effort to potentially mitigate some of the startup issues a few users have been encountering. I appreciate your patience and support…
Patch notesA hot patch to fix a crash caused by the latest version of Windows 11
Patch notesPerformance Improvements and Bug Fixes Improved Process Detection: Implemented a more robust system for detecting and managing processes with windows. Added timeout mechanism to prevent the application from hanging during process…
Patch notesAdds a link to the new community Discord to the UI Dark Mode is now 99 cents for the Summer Sale
Patch notesHey community, I have some great news to share with you all. As many of you know, I have a deep passion for creating Windows apps that enhance the gaming experience. Making Windows better and improving PC gaming have always held a special…
Andrew- Reduced the binary size by 50 MB by using Windows API codegen. Speaking of reducing file sizes, I'm happy to announce that I have another project coming to Steam - CompressorX; two years ago I founded an AI research lab to create…
Patch notes- Added support for Microsoft Store / Modern Windows Apps https://andrew.im/assets/fosuwp.gif - Fixed Steam and other Windows built-in programs showing up in the process list. - Added a workaround for Unreal Engine 3 based games
Patch notesEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Borderless Gaming - Donation #1 | Windows | 07 Aug 2015 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | BorderlessGaming.exe | --steam | windows | |
| Launch | bg-holo | linux 64 |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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