Stim Gaming

What Stim Gaming does

Stim Gaming (operating as Stim.io) is a cloud PC and cloud gaming service that streams a full Windows PC environment to any web browser at 4K resolution and 240 frames per second, targeting individual gamers and general PC users who want to avoid the upfront cost of a $5,000+ gaming PC. The platform is built on LiquidForest.com's edge GPU network, which spans 51+ Tier 1 global urban server locations and is purpose-built for real-time, ultra-low latency GPU computing — the parent-subsidiary relationship is a defining structural feature, with Stim.io positioned as the consumer-facing product on top of LiquidForest.com's infrastructure. The core product is complemented by a Social app for community discovery, a Wallet app for account balance management, and a Referrals module that ties user acquisition to the platform's wallet system.

The business model is a pure product-led, self-serve subscription model. There is no sales channel, no physical distribution, and no disclosed pricing tier — users sign up directly through the website and stream immediately. An optional storage subscription add-on enables persistence of installed programs and games between sessions, creating a secondary recurring revenue stream. Distribution is fully digital and global, supported by community channels on Reddit and Discord. Stim.io operates as a subsidiary or brand under LiquidForest.com, with no independent venture funding, headcount, or ownership structure disclosed.

Name

Stim Gaming

Website

https://stim.io

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stim Gaming (Stim.io) is a consumer cloud PC and cloud gaming service that streams full Windows PCs at 4K 240FPS to any browser, targeting individual gamers who want to avoid the cost of a $5,000+ gaming PC. It operates on parent LiquidForest.com's edge GPU network across 51+ global server locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Gaming

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Gaming Platform Operators (Subscription/On-Demand) (MPAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cloud Gaming Platforms (BPAMAKAC)

Keywords

• Cloud gaming service
• Cloud PC streaming
• Browser-based gaming
• Windows virtualization
• GPU cloud computing

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cloud PC Subscription: Primary recurring subscription revenue from cloud PC streaming service. Users pay for access to virtualized Windows PC streamed to their browser. Includes base compute resources with optional add-ons for additional storage to persist installations between sessions.
2. Optional Storage Add-on: Additional storage subscription tier that enables persistence of installed programs and games between sessions. Upsell/add-on to the base subscription service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stim Gaming (Stim.io) sells a cloud-based Windows PC streaming service that delivers a full virtualized gaming PC to any device via a web browser. Subscribers can install any PC program or game, persist their installations between sessions through an optional storage add-on, and stream at 4K resolution and 240FPS with ultra-low latency across 51+ global server locations powered by LiquidForest.com infrastructure.

Product overview

Stim.io is a single unified product offering — a cloud PC and cloud gaming service. The core platform is Stim.io Cloud PC & Cloud Gaming, which provides a full Windows PC streamed from the cloud directly to users' browsers. This is supported by integrated companion applications: the Social App for community features and discovery, and the Wallet App with a Referrals module for account management and user acquisition. The infrastructure is powered by LiquidForest.com's global edge GPU network spanning 51 server locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stim.io Cloud PC & Cloud Gaming Cloud-based Windows PC streaming service delivering a full gaming PC experience accessible from any device via browser. Users can install any PC program or game, persist installed software between sessions with an optional storage subscription, and stream at 4K resolution with 240FPS ultra-low latency from 51 global urban server locations. Targeted at individual gamers and PC users.
• Social App Social discovery and community feature integrated into the Stim.io platform for users to connect, discover content, and interact with other players.
• Wallet App Digital wallet feature for managing account balance and transactions within the Stim.io ecosystem.
• Referrals Referral program feature enabling users to invite others to the Stim.io platform, accessible through the wallet application to drive word-of-mouth acquisition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminates $5,000+ upfront gaming PC cost

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LiquidForest.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationLiquidForest.com is the infrastructure backbone powering Stim.io's cloud PC service. Their ultra-low latency edge GPU network spans 51+ Tier 1 global urban server locations. Stim.io runs entirely on LiquidForest.com's infrastructure, which is specifically built for real-time ultra-low latency global GPU computing, enabling the cloud PC to feel local regardless of user geography.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shadow (Blade): Cloud PC service that streams a full Windows desktop to any device, matching Stim.io's 'full PC streamed from the cloud' positioning. Closest analog in business model: subscription access to a virtual Windows PC rather than a curated game catalog.
• Amazon Luna: Amazon's subscription cloud gaming platform streaming games via browser. Comparable delivery mechanism (browser-based, subscription) and target audience, with the backing of a hyperscale cloud provider.
• Google Stadia (defunct): Google's now-shuttered cloud gaming subscription service. Useful reference point for cloud gaming operating model and cautionary benchmark on capital intensity in this category.
• Xbox Cloud Gaming (Microsoft): Microsoft's subscription cloud gaming service streaming Xbox/PC titles to mobile, browser, and console. Direct competitor in cloud game streaming, though tied to Xbox Game Pass catalog rather than a full Windows PC.
• NVIDIA GeForce Now: Direct competitor offering subscription-based cloud gaming that streams PC games to browsers and devices. Closest comparable in category, though limited to a curated game library rather than a full Windows environment.
• Boosteroid: Subscription cloud gaming platform with a global server footprint and browser-based streaming. Comparable in business model and audience; competing for the same value-conscious cloud gamer.
• PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming (Sony): Sony's cloud streaming tier bundled with PlayStation Plus, streaming PS5/PS4 titles to compatible devices. Competes for the same subscription-based game streaming wallet share.

Emerging players

• Vortex.gg: Cloud gaming service providing subscription-based game streaming in a browser. Smaller, emerging competitor in the same niche as Stim.io with similar browser-first delivery.
• Paperspace (DigitalOcean): Cloud-hosted Windows/Linux VMs accessible remotely; comparable in streaming a full desktop environment but more developer/creator-oriented than consumer gaming.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Azure (cloud infrastructure): Hyperscale cloud provider whose GPU instances underpin many cloud gaming platforms. Comparable as the infrastructure layer beneath services like Stim.io, and parent of Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stim-gaming

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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