Games Like KEYCAST

Make your inputs visible

KEYCAST displays keyboard, mouse and XInput controller activity in a desktop overlay. Use it to demonstrate shortcuts, explain controls or show an input sequence. Supported keys and buttons light up as you use them; controller layouts also show stick and trigger movement.

Choose and combine layouts

Eight built-in presets cover WASD, 60%, 75%, TKL 87, Full 104, mouse, XInput gamepad and arcade controls. Combine up to four layouts on screen, such as a keyboard with mouse and gamepad displays. The visual picker lets you preview and select the included styles:

These presets and styles are included with the app.

Control the overlay

The locked overlay supports click-through. Unlock it to drag it into position. After briefly hovering over it, you can also drag the overlay or right-click to open the picker. Your chosen layouts, skin, effect and position are saved for the next launch.

Hiding the overlay leaves the app running. The tray menu also provides controls. The interface is available in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean, with English selected by default. Some preset names remain in English.

Current scope and compatibility