What is Moonlight?

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.

- Jayma Reid !new! — Ruth Blackwell

In the context of the series, is depicted as a notorious historical figure from Pennsylvania who lived in the house investigated in the first film. According to the movie's lore, Blackwell was a serial killer who murdered several local children and concealed their bodies in the drain systems beneath her home. This dark history serves as the catalyst for the paranormal activity documented by the film’s protagonist, Turner Clay.

The pairing of these two names often appears in discussions regarding the authenticity of independent horror.

While Ruth Blackwell is the antagonist of the lore, (often appearing as Jayma Reid Clay in credits) is a primary figure in the production and narrative of the series. She often portrays the wife or partner of the lead investigator, Turner Clay. In the films, her character provides the emotional grounding for the story, often being the one who experiences the subtle, chilling phenomena alongside Clay. Cultural Impact of the Duo Ruth Blackwell - Jayma Reid

The series is frequently praised for its "realistic tone," which makes the terrifying backstory of Ruth Blackwell feel like a genuine local legend.

Because the films present themselves as real documentaries, many viewers often search for "Ruth Blackwell" and "Jayma Reid" to determine if the events and people are based on historical criminal records or are entirely fabricated for the Blackwell Ghost franchise . In the context of the series, is depicted

The fascination with the duo stems from the franchise's ability to create a convincing, low-budget atmosphere that leaves audiences questioning the boundary between a cinematic ghost story and true crime. The Blackwell Ghost - Pete Worrall

Ruth Blackwell and Jayma Reid are key figures intertwined with the lore of The Blackwell Ghost film series, a mockumentary franchise that blurs the lines between fiction and reality through its found-footage style. The Legend of Ruth Blackwell The pairing of these two names often appears

The character is essential to the film's "mundane horror" appeal, where simple domestic sounds like a running tap or a creaky floorboard are linked back to her gruesome past. Jayma Reid’s Connection

Download Moonlight

Moonlight for PC, Mac, and more

Stream to Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Link devices, and Raspberry Pi 4

Moonlight for ChromeOS

Stream to ChromeOS laptops and tablets

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Moonlight for Android

Stream to Android devices

  • Download from Google Play
  • Download from the Amazon Appstore
  • Download from F-Droid

Moonlight for iOS & Apple TV

Stream to iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV

  • Download from the App Store

Moonlight Embedded

Stream to single-board computers

Moonlight for Xbox

Stream to Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X Consoles (Community Port)

  • Download from the Microsoft Store

Moonlight for PS Vita (Homebrew)

Stream to a Homebrew-enabled PlayStation Vita (Community port)

Moonlight for Nintendo Switch (Homebrew)

Stream to a Homebrew-enabled Nintendo Switch (Community port)

Moonlight for Wii U (Homebrew)

Stream to a Homebrew-enabled Wii U (Community port)

Moonlight for LG webOS TVs (Homebrew)

Stream to a LG webOS TV in Developer Mode (Community port)

Compatible hosts

Sunshine

An open-source host made from the ground up for Moonlight, Sunshine is the recommended host to start streaming with Moonlight.

GeForce Experience

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.

Wolf

A part of the Games on Whales project, Wolf allows streaming games and applications running inside Docker containers to Moonlight clients.

Getting Started

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.

Who We Are

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.