ShareX

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ShareX is a single player action game. It was developed by ShareX Team and was released on October 2, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

ShareX is a free and open source program that lets you capture or record any area of your screen and share it with a single press of a key. It also allows uploading images, text or other types of files to over 80 supported destinations you can choose from. ShareX supports many ways to capture or record your screen. The main capture methods are: Fullscreen Active window Active monitor Win…

Genres & Tags

Free to Play

Play Modes

Single-Player

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,638 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Extremely powerful and feature-rich screenshot tool with extensive customization options including hotkeys, workflows, and automatic uploads.
Free and open source with no ads, lightweight performance, fast capturing, editing, and sharing capabilities.
Supports various media formats including screenshots, GIFs, and videos, with built-in editing tools and integration with many cloud and image hosting services.

No Linux or Mac version available, limiting cross-platform support.
Screen recording lacks audio capture from system by default and may have issues capturing fullscreen games reliably.
Steam version has usability issues such as always running in the background, showing as 'playing' on Steam, and having inconvenient process handling.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
57%
10%
The gameplay is widely praised for being exciting, engaging, and well-designed, with many users finding it addictive and top-tier, though some note it can become repetitive or intensive over long periods. It excels in providing fun mechanics and impressive experiences, but lacks a strong story element. Additionally, while good for capturing short gameplay moments or screenshots, the game is not ideal for extended gameplay recording.
- “The game has awesome tournaments and bosses, extremely exciting gameplay.”
- “Top tier gameplay, would play for another 3k hours.”
- “Immense astonishing and interesting gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is too intensive for me.”
- “The mechanics got boring after about 300 hours and the gameplay is pretty repetitive.”
- “Keep in mind if you're looking to record gameplay, you should probably pass on this, as it wasn't built around it.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
15%
The story in this game receives mixed feedback, with some players praising its engaging storyline, perfect voice acting, and emotional depth, while others find it lacking or clichéd. Overall, it is appreciated by fans of story-driven games but may not be the main highlight for everyone.
- “The story line and the voices are perfect!”
- “Good game with great story and wonderful mechanics.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “It has a bad story and it's the same cliché over and over.”
- “Story is a little boring, but it makes up for it in gameplay.”
- “☐ no story”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Users consistently praise the game's graphics as high-quality, impressive, and suitable for detailed design tasks, often describing them as "insane" or "unbelievable." Many highlight the 4K UHD resolution and suitability for creative use, rating visuals around 9 to 10 out of 10. Overall, the graphics greatly enhance the gaming experience and appeal especially to content creators and designers.
- “The graphics on this story game are honestly insane.”
- “Very good game with HD 4K UHD graphics, 10/10 would recommend.”
- “Nice game, unbelievable graphics.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
25%
The monetization approach is highly praised for being completely free with no ads, upsells, or intrusive notifications. Users appreciate the straightforward, no-nonsense experience without malware or bloat, offering robust features without compromise. Many consider it a superior, ad-free alternative to other similar tools.
- “No ads, no limits, no upsells.”
- “Seriously, for a free full software with no ads whatsoever and a huge list of features, I'd gladly pay $5 for this piece of awesome.”
- “Also, completely customizable, no obstructions, no advertisements or sneaky behavior.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor aspect of the program enjoyable and versatile, frequently using it to create funny gifs and screenshots for sharing jokes and memorable moments. Its ability to highlight mistakes with playful annotations adds to its comedic appeal, making it a fun and practical tool for both casual laughs and more serious uses. Overall, humor is appreciated as a strong, entertaining feature.
- “Whether I'm sending homework to students or memes to friends, highlighting key points of a lesson or putting 17 red arrows on the funny mistake my buddy made in his text message, this program is perfect for my needs.”
- “It's a magnificent tool and I use it quite often for miscellaneous tasks whether they be important screenshots I need to share with others, or merely a funny screenshot or gif to have a good laugh looking at with some friends.”
- “Great for gifs, and helping people out with wanting to gif something on the fly in case of something funny.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the app is mixed, with users reporting occasional bugs and glitches, such as trouble closing the program or freezing during use. However, it generally performs well for quick captures, and available community resources help address issues. Overall, stability is decent but can be improved.
- “It's buggy ash and Ubisoft made it.”
- “It's also better for more formal uses and glitches in certain games such as TF2.”
- “It's very awesome but has minor glitches, like sometimes it has trouble closing the program, but it can be fixed by restarting your computer.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music aspect is generally noted for its relaxing and soothing qualities, providing a calming experience for users. However, some comments also mention the use of various sound effects or music clips in different contexts, though specific details about the in-game music are limited or unavailable.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “You can use standard Steam screenshot or you can even use something like sound effects or music cut fragments.”
- “For example, you could use this to record a live stream, a YouTube video you're watching, some song you liked and can't find anywhere for downloading, possibly game recording, or a certain part of a movie you want to share with someone.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in this game is extremely time-consuming and unclear, with players spending thousands of hours without completing the main quest. It often feels like you need a second life just to keep up with the grinding demands.
- “After grinding this game for 5600+ hours, I still haven't figured out how to actually complete the main quest.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second live for grinding.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a complex and intense emotional response to the game, highlighting feelings of isolation and distress rather than wholesome or typical gaming enjoyment. The experience evokes deep, difficult-to-articulate emotions rather than straightforward entertainment.
- “In fact, I could not put into real words what emotional response this application gave me.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of Sharex is praised for its smooth performance and low resource usage, allowing users to quickly capture and create QR codes or record screens without significant impact on system performance.
- “ShareX can also be used to make QR codes, send images embedded in QR codes, and even record your screen without a huge performance penalty.”
- “It runs smoothly in the background so you can capture anything within seconds by using the included shortcuts.”