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Gamemode

Gamemode is a free, open-source gaming app for Linux. Optimise Linux system performance on demand. It has 6,062 GitHub stars and is released under the BSD-3-Clause license. Its source code is on GitHub at FeralInteractive/gamemode.

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About Gamemode

GameMode was designed primarily as a stop-gap solution to problems with the Intel and AMD CPU powersave or ondemand governors, but is now host to a range of optimisation features and configurations.

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FAQ

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Is Gamemode free and open source?

Yes. Gamemode's source code is public on GitHub under the BSD-3-Clause license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.

How do I install Gamemode?

Download the installer for Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: 1.8.2).

Is Gamemode still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Jun 15, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.