Open source game streaming client
Moonlight allows you to play your PC games on almost any device, whether you're in another room or miles away from your gaming rig.
Moonlight (formerly Limelight) is an open source implementation of NVIDIA's GameStream protocol. We implemented the protocol used by the NVIDIA Shield and wrote a set of 3rd party clients.
You can stream your collection of PC games from your gaming PC to any supported device and play them remotely. Moonlight is perfect for gaming on the go without sacrificing the graphics and game selection available on PC.
: Features a combo-based melee system and an over-the-shoulder third-person camera for blaster combat.
In terms of technical performance, the Nintendo Switch version of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga runs smoothly, with minimal loading times and a stable frame rate. The game's controls are well-suited to the Switch's Joy-Con controllers, making it easy to play on the go or at home.
: Many users prefer handheld mode as the smaller screen helps mask some graphical sacrifices. Docked mode can sometimes push the Switch's hardware limits, leading to increased heat.
: Features a combo-based melee system and an over-the-shoulder third-person camera for blaster combat.
In terms of technical performance, the Nintendo Switch version of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga runs smoothly, with minimal loading times and a stable frame rate. The game's controls are well-suited to the Switch's Joy-Con controllers, making it easy to play on the go or at home.
: Many users prefer handheld mode as the smaller screen helps mask some graphical sacrifices. Docked mode can sometimes push the Switch's hardware limits, leading to increased heat.
An open-source host made from the ground up for Moonlight, Sunshine is the recommended host to start streaming with Moonlight.
The original software to stream games to the NVIDIA SHIELD and Moonlight clients, GeForce Experience and its SHIELD streaming feature are now being discontinued by NVIDIA.
A part of the Games on Whales project, Wolf allows streaming games and applications running inside Docker containers to Moonlight clients.
Are you ready to stream? Check out our Setup Guide for tips on how to get started.
Have a
question? Check our FAQ page to see if it's already answered there.
Seasoned Moonlight user? Give back to the
community by joining our Discord and helping other users.
Moonlight was created by Case Western Reserve University students as a project at the MHacks hackathon in 2013 and further developed at MHacks and HackCWRU in 2014.