You can play Painkiller in the cloud on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid — streamed to your PC, phone, tablet or TV with nothing to download. You need your own copy of the game: the service streams it, it does not sell it.
You need your own copy of the game; the service streams it.
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GeForce NOW and Boosteroid stream Painkiller to your PC, phone, tablet or TV without installing it, but they do not include the game: you need your own copy from one of the stores below, then the service runs it for you. Best picture quality first. On GeForce NOW it is an Install-to-Play title: the game is downloaded onto your session's cloud storage when you start it, which takes a few minutes and needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.
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Where to buy Painkiller for cloud play
GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not sell games: they stream the copy you already own. If you do not have Painkiller yet, buy it from one of these stores — it then works on any device you stream from. Live store prices, for the country we think you are in.
Painkiller performance on GeForce NOW
GeForce NOW has three plans. The plan decides how good Painkiller looks, how long you can play in one go, and whether you wait for a machine — these limits are the same for every game on the service. Painkiller needs a paid plan — the free one cannot start it.
| PLAN | FREE$0 forever | PERFORMANCE$9.99 per month | ULTIMATE$19.99 per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can play Painkiller | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Picture quality | 1080p · 60 fps | Up to 1440p · ultrawide | Up to 5K · 120 fps |
| Graphics card | Basic, shared | RTX-class, dedicated | RTX 5080-class |
| Ray tracing (RTX) | — | RTX ON | RTX ON + DLSS 4 |
| Max session length | 1 hour | 6 hours | 8 hours |
| Hours per month | Unlimited, with a queue | 100 included | 100 included |
About Painkiller
Who made it, when it came out, and how it plays — the same wherever you stream it.
- DEVELOPER
- Anshar Studios
- RELEASE DATE
- Oct 21, 2025
- GENRE
- Action
- GAME MODES
- Single-player, multiplayer & co-op
- CONTROLLER SUPPORT
- Full — play with a gamepad on any device
Get notified about Painkiller
One email when Painkiller becomes available on a new cloud service, or is removed from one. Nothing else, no newsletter.
Painkiller cloud gaming FAQ
Can you play Painkiller in the cloud?+
Yes. Painkiller is available on 2 cloud gaming services: GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. You stream it to a PC, phone, tablet or TV without downloading or installing anything.
Is Painkiller on GeForce NOW?+
Yes. Painkiller is on GeForce NOW. You need to own the game on Steam; GeForce NOW then streams your copy from its servers. It is an Install-to-Play title: NVIDIA does not keep it installed, so GeForce NOW downloads it onto your session's cloud storage when you start it (a few minutes, depending on its size) and then streams it. Install-to-Play is available on the Performance and Ultimate plans.
Is Painkiller on PlayStation Plus?+
No, Painkiller is not available on PlayStation Plus at the moment. It is available on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.
Is Painkiller on Xbox Cloud?+
No, Painkiller is not available on Xbox Cloud at the moment. It is available on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.
Is Painkiller on Amazon Luna?+
No, Painkiller is not available on Amazon Luna at the moment. It is available on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.
Is Painkiller on Boosteroid?+
Yes. Painkiller is on Boosteroid. You need your own copy on Steam; Boosteroid streams it from its servers with a single monthly plan.
Do I need to buy Painkiller to stream it?+
Yes. GeForce NOW and Boosteroid stream games you already own, so you need to buy Painkiller from a supported store first. The streaming service is paid for separately.
Can I play Painkiller with a controller?+
Yes, Painkiller has full controller support, so it plays well on a phone, tablet or TV with a gamepad.
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