Must-Have Tools for Gamers (2025)

Want to maximize your gaming performance and enjoyment in 2025? These essential free tools can improve frame rates, manage mods, record gameplay, and much more—all without costing a dime.

You can get all these from the Glitchify Apps page

1. MSI Afterburner

The go-to tool for GPU overclocking, real-time monitoring, and undervolting. Works with most modern graphics cards.

2. QuickCPU

Helps optimize CPU performance and manage thermal limits. Great for laptop gamers looking to reduce throttling.

3. Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS)

Pair it with MSI Afterburner for powerful in-game overlays with FPS, temps, frame time graphs, and more.

4. Mod Organizer 2

One of the best mod managers for games like Skyrim, Fallout, and Cyberpunk 2077. Keeps your game stable and your mods conflict-free.

5. ShareX

A powerful screen capture and recording tool that supports hotkeys, auto-upload, and custom workflows.

6. HWiNFO64

Provides in-depth hardware diagnostics, real-time sensors, and reporting for system monitoring.

7. Lossless Scaling

Helps you scale older or low-res games with integer or AI-based upscaling—great for retro gamers using modern monitors.

Final Thoughts

These tools aren't just nice to have—they're game-changers. Whether you're optimizing performance, monitoring temps, or diving into mods, this toolkit will elevate your 2025 gaming experience.

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