Moonshine: Lets you stream games from your PC to any device running Moonlight
Moonshine is a new Linux-based tool that allows users to stream games from a host PC to any device running Moonlight. It supports headless servers and hardware encoding, providing a flexible remote gaming solution for Linux users.
Why it matters
It offers a specialized open-source solution for remote desktop and gaming workflows, particularly for Linux enthusiasts.
Moonshine lets you stream games from your PC to any device running Moonlight . Your keyboard, mouse, and controller inputs are sent back to the host so you can play games remotely as if you were sitting in front of it.
Isolated streaming sessions : Each stream runs in its own compositor, completely separate from your desktop environment. Your host PC can still be used for other things while you stream. No monitor required : Works on headless servers — no HDMI dummy plug needed. Hardware video encoding : H.264, H.265, and AV1 encoding using the GPU. ⚠️ AV1 Warning : AV1 encoding is experimental and has issues on NVIDIA GPUs that cause frame sizes to grow over time ( see issue ). This should be fixed in driver version 595.44.3.0. Until then, stick with H.264 or H.265.
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