TH.GL

TH.GL combines interactive game maps with a Windows companion app for in-game overlays and live position tracking. It suits players who plan routes, mark resources, or want a second-screen map, provided their game supports the tracking features they need. Its free tier is unusually capable, while subscriptions mainly target people who want an ad-free experience and premium access.

Overview

TH.GL turns game maps into planning tools for collectibles, nodes, NPCs, and resources. Filters, custom markers, shareable routes, progress tracking, and map layers help you narrow a busy world map to the information relevant to a particular objective. That makes it a stronger fit for methodical route planning than for players who only need an occasional location lookup.

The web maps run on any device or platform without a download. They are the broadest-access option, but they stop at map functionality: web use does not include overlays or live position tracking. Those features require the standalone Companion App and a supported game.

Key features

Companion overlays

The Companion App supports more than 32 games and automatically detects a supported game while it is running. It can show an in-game map or minimap, your live position, and nearby points of interest, with customizable hotkeys for controlling it without repeatedly leaving the game. This is the most valuable part of TH.GL for players who want navigation integrated into play rather than on a separate browser tab.

Live detail is not consistent across the catalogue. Nearby monsters, animals, and NPCs appear only in games that support those data, while some games offer player-position tracking only. If enemy or NPC visibility is your main reason to subscribe, confirm that your specific game supports it first.

Second-screen and map tools

Peer Link mirrors the map and live position to a phone, tablet, or another device. It gives players a second-screen reference while keeping the main display focused on the game. On the maps themselves, filters, marker comments, routes, layers, and progress tracking support both preparation and completion checklists.

Safety and privacy

The maker describes the Companion App as read-only: it does not modify or inject into games. Developers of Dune: Awakening, Once Human, and Palia have officially approved it, which is reassuring for players concerned about interference with game clients, although support and approval remain game-specific.

The app runs locally, requires no account, and uses Plausible for anonymous analytics. The website's analytics are self-hosted and cookie-free. Cloud-synced filters and marker comments are the exception on the free plan, because they require sign-in.

Pricing

Plan	Price	What you get
Free	free	Interactive maps, all filters, and live tracking. Sign-in is required for cloud-synced filters and marker comments.
Enthusiast	$2 a month, billed Free for the first 3 months	Discord supporter role, ad removal, premium features, and preview release access.
Pro	$5 a month	Discord supporter role, ad removal, premium features, and preview release access.
Elite	$10 a month	Discord supporter role, ad removal, premium features, and preview release access.

The free plan covers the core map and live-tracking functions, so it is the sensible starting point for most players. The paid tiers offer the same stated bundle at different supporter prices rather than clearly separated feature sets. Enthusiast is the lowest-cost route to ad removal and premium access, with the first three months billed free; Pro and Elite make sense primarily for readers who want to support the project at a higher level. The Companion App and game subdomains are ad-supported for non-subscribers, which is the practical trade-off for staying free.

Platforms

TH.GL is available through browser maps, a Windows Companion App, and an extension. Mobile access is through the mobile web experience; the browser maps do not require an installation and work across devices. In-game overlays and live position tracking are tied to the Companion App rather than the web version.

Who it's for

Choose TH.GL if you play one of its supported games and want live navigation, nearby points of interest, customizable hotkeys, or a mirrored second-screen map. It also suits completion-focused players who need filters, custom markers, routes, and progress tracking without paying for basic map access.

It is less suitable if your game is unsupported, if you need nearby entity data that your game does not expose, or if you want a fully ad-free experience without a subscription. Players who only need a static reference can use the web maps and avoid the Companion App altogether.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Capable free tier: Interactive maps, filters, and live tracking are included at no cost.
• Useful in-game overlay: Supported games get maps, minimaps, live position, nearby points of interest, and configurable hotkeys.
• Flexible planning: Routes, custom markers, layers, and progress tracking support structured exploration.
• Privacy-conscious design: Local operation, no required account, anonymous analytics, and a read-only approach reduce friction and risk.

Cons

• Uneven game support: Nearby monsters, animals, and NPCs are not universal, and some games offer position tracking only.
• Ads on the free experience: Non-subscribers see advertising in the Companion App, game subdomains, and in-game apps.
• Windows requirement for overlays: Browser maps cannot provide the live overlay or position tracking.
• Paid tiers are supporter-led: The listed subscriptions share the same stated benefits, making the higher prices difficult to justify unless supporting the project is the priority.

Alternatives

LootAtlas is a free Android, iOS, and web option if you prefer broad mobile coverage. OGM suits players who want offline maps and tracking on Android, iOS, or macOS, with a 1.99 USD monthly ad-removal plan. Gamer Guides Interactive Maps is worth considering on iOS or the web when guides, databases, bookmarks, and discussion matter alongside maps; its free plan allows 50 markers per map.

The Forest Map Companion is the more focused choice for The Forest, with interactive maps and guides free and full access on its paid plans. ClearedMap is a browser-only alternative with unlimited checklists, notes, drawings, and no-account use on its free plan. GameMaps offers free browser maps and a separate Windows Overwolf app with paid subscriptions. CollectThemAll is a free option across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Guild Order is the alternative for organized groups needing collaborative events and member management rather than primarily map overlays.

Verdict

TH.GL is a strong choice for players whose games support its Companion App, especially those who value live overlays, route planning, and second-screen navigation. The free plan makes it easy to adopt, and the privacy-friendly, read-only design removes common concerns about companion tools. Look elsewhere if your game lacks the live data you need, if you require offline-first maps, or if recurring support payments are not worthwhile for removing ads and unlocking premium features.