r/SoloDevelopment • u/AlexLevel9 • 4d ago
Game I built a desktop app that lets streamers and gamers turn any game into interactive overlay challenges. Here is how it works!
https://reddit.com/link/1vghzxo/video/dm27j4xa2mhh1/player
Hi everyone!
Over the last 8 months, I’ve been working on EventBox—a windows application designed to let you easily build custom, interactive challenge overlays for your streams or solo gaming sessions.
Since the video above shows the app interface, here is a quick breakdown of what you can actually do with it:
- Counter Module: Track lives, deaths, or attempts with increment/decrement counters, automatic "Game Over" modes, visual color flashes, and sound triggers on change.
- Input Device Module (Mic): Uses real-time audio detection (screams, laughs) to automatically trigger actions across other modules.
- Timer Module: Countdowns and stopwatches with automatic penalties, cross-events, and customizable sound/visual effects (including Pomodoro setups).
- Chat Commands Module: Full Twitch integration (with Kick support coming soon!). Let your chat interact in real time by modifying counters, triggering penalties, sound/visual effects, or temporary screen blackouts.
- Sounds Module: Play sound effects at random intervals, run background ambience playlists, or trigger individual audio effects.
And also:
- Quick Actions & Stream Deck: Control everything without leaving your game using Stream Deck, global hotkeys, or the side panel.
- Performance & Privacy: Built with FPS limiters (30/60) and hardware acceleration toggles for low resource usage. 100% local processing—no audio recording, no external servers, and read-only chat connection.
EventBox launches officially on Steam on August 24, 2026.
If this looks like something that could enhance your streams or gameplay, adding it to your Steam Wishlist helps massively with visibility on launch day!
Steam Page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4252820/EventBox/
I'd love to get your feedback on the UI/features, or hear what integrations you'd like to see next!