AntiMicro: The Best Way To
Play Games On Your PC

Map your gamepad or joystick to keyboard and mouse controls. Free, open-source, and incredibly powerful.

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Developed by Travis Nickles

What Is AntiMicro?

AntiMicro is an open-source application that lets you map keyboard keys and mouse controls to a gamepad. This can be useful for playing games on your PC with a controller instead of a keyboard and mouse. AntiMicro is available for Windows. Travis Nickles originally developed it, but the GitHub community has since taken over development.

If you're looking for a way to improve your gaming experience, AntiMicro is definitely worth a try. It's a free and open-source program, so you can try it out without any risk. And who knows, you may find that it completely changes the way you play games.

Map any gamepad button to any keyboard or mouse action. Create custom profiles per game. Play PC titles with your favorite controller.

Full Controller Support

Supports a wide range of gamepads, joysticks, and controllers right out of the box.

Custom Key Mapping

Map any controller button or axis to keyboard keys or mouse movements with an intuitive UI.

Multi-Controller

Connect multiple gamepads simultaneously for local multiplayer sessions with family and friends.

Game Profiles

Create and save custom profiles for each game. Instantly swap configurations when switching titles.

How AntiMicro Can Enhance Your Gaming Experience

Play games that lack native controller support, reduce repetitive keystrokes, and customize every input to your preferences.

Increased Control

By using a gamepad, players can have increased control over their game characters, allowing for more precise movements and actions.

Comfortable Experience

Gamepads are generally more comfortable to use than keyboards and mice, which can often lead to a more pleasant playing experience.

Better For Some Genres

Some genres of games, such as fighting games and platformers, are simply better suited for gamepads than they are for keyboards and mice.

Improved Accuracy

With a gamepad, players can often achieve greater accuracy than they would with a keyboard and mouse for certain types of games.

Saves Time

It can save you time by eliminating the need to individually configure each gaming control manually for every game you play.

Open Source & Free

Licensed under the GNU GPL, AntiMicro is completely free with no hidden fees, no subscriptions, and no advertisements. Source code is on GitHub.

Key Features

Map Keys & Mouse Buttons

AntiMicro can map keys and mouse buttons to gamepad buttons, allowing you to play games with a gamepad that don't support gamepads natively.

Multiple Gamepads

It supports multiple gamepads so you can use it with your friends or family. You can also use it to play online multiplayer games.

Works With Any Application

AntiMicro can be used with any game or application — not just games. Use it for media centers, accessibility tools, or productivity workflows.

Easy Setup

Simply download the software, install it, and connect your gamepad or joystick to your computer. AntiMicro will recognise the device and you're ready to go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know to get started with AntiMicro.

Is AntiMicro free?

Yes! AntiMicro is free and open-source software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). The source code is available on SourceForge.

Is AntiMicro legal?

Yes, AntiMicro is completely legal. FOSS is protected by copyright law, and you are free to use and distribute it as you please.

Will it affect gameplay performance?

No. AntiMicro uses an algorithm that adjusts the controller's input to match the game's controls. It will not affect gameplay negatively — in fact, many users find it improves their experience.

How do I install AntiMicro?

Simply head to the download page, grab the installer from SourceForge, install it, and connect your gamepad. You're ready to play.

Where can I get support?

There is an active community of users on GitHub who may be able to help. You can also contact the developer through GitHub or SourceForge.

Ready to Play Your Way?

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