I need a simple countdown timer to help to control my gameplay sessions on PC, j

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I need a simple countdown timer to help to control my gameplay sessions on PC, just to help me to organize my time. As all we know, when you run a game in a PC (to be more specific it is a gaming prepared laptop, so a embedded solution is what I need), it generally takes all the screen, covering the OS clock. Since I want to keep the game in full screen mode and want to track my spend time on it, these are the features I'm searching for this software:

Required

Works on Windows
Simple set time and countdown start
Ability to put on top of the game, even it was in full screen mode
Opacity level selection to give full translucent level, or enough to not interfere in the gameplay session
Play a sound when the time is near to the end.
Size selection
Free screen positioning

Desired

Linux compatibility
Free to use

Explanation / Answer

The first I can think of is Overwolf. Actually, the application itself doesn't match with your desired functions and options but you can download an additional app to get a ingame clock. Overwolf works with a wide range of applications, however, it doesn't support every single one. You can adjust the opacity as you require it. It worked fine for me as I tested it.

However, you can always view your spent time on a game by using xFire or GamePlay Time Tracker. These solution don't offer an ingame overhaul.

A more creative solution would be OnTopReplica. It's an application that forces other applications to be always on top. So basically you can set up an external alarm clock program which will be forced to stay on top. The window can be freely placed anywhere while you're playing. A possible external timer program is Orzeszek Timer. You can adjust the opacity in OnTopReplica, too.

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