What is PlayClaw?
PlayClaw is a feature-rich game recording and streaming program designed specifically for Windows PCs. First released in 2010, PlayClaw aims to provide an easy-to-use solution for gamers looking to record, edit, and share their gameplay.
Some key features of PlayClaw include:
- Lightweight resource usage while recording gameplay
- Support for popular streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube
- Real-time video encoding for lag-free recording
- Customizable overlays and webcam integration
- In-program video editing tools
- Annotations, captions, and picture-in-picture options
- Hotkey triggers to start, stop, and pause recordings
- Capture gameplay across multiple monitors
Ideal for casual and power gamers alike, PlayClaw tries to balance an intuitive interface with more advanced tuning options to optimize recordings. It supports both software and hardware encoders to best take advantage of available PC resources.
While more limited in scope compared to tools like OBS Studio, PlayClaw offers a straightforward solution focused squarely on game capture and streaming.
MSI Afterburner, Camtasia, Bandicam, OBS Studio, ScreenRec, VokoscreenNG, SimpleScreenRecorder, CamStudio, ActivePresenter, Xbox Game Bar, Action!, Overwolf, Raptr, RadeonPro, WeGame are some alternatives to PlayClaw.