23 Awesome Screensavers to Protect Your Windows Computer Screen

Screensavers - computer screensavers, which are automatically activated when the computer is not used for a certain period of time. If you are looking for a nostalgic screensaver or animated screensaver to show off all the colors on your computer screen, you have come to the right place. Here are 23 beautiful screensavers for Windows.

Beautiful Screensavers for Windows

1. Windrift (macOS Drift Screensaver)
2. Fliqlo
3. Windows built-in options
4. Wallpaper Engine
5. Hal 9000
6. Hyperspace
7. Underwater
8. Plane9
9. Another Matrix
10. Helios
11. IMAX Hubble 3D
12. Briblo
13. Electric Sheep
14. 3D Maze
15. NES Screen Saver
16. 3D Pipes
17. Wikipedia
18. Apple TV Aerial View
19. Astronomy Picture of the Day
20. Blue Screen of Death
21. Living Marine Aquarium
22. Midnight Beach
23. MSN Fireplace

1. Windrift (macOS Drift Screensaver)

https://github.com/y2k04/windrift

23 Awesome Screensavers to Protect Your Windows Computer Screen — Windrift

A few details help macOS feel a little more premium than Windows. Mac users will be familiar with the Drift screensaver, which was introduced to macOS in 2020. It’s a really cool interface, and now, thanks to an independent developer, you can get it for Windows too.

2. Fliqlo

https://fliqlo.com/#/screensaver

After all, how long do you actually spend staring at your computer screen with the screensaver running? For most people, it's probably not very long.

So a clock seems like a better use of space. Being able to know the current time at a glance is always useful.

Fliqlo has a few settings, including clock size and 12/24 hour format conversion.

3. Windows built-in options

You might not have noticed, since “Screen saver settings” are well hidden in Windows 10 and 11, but the operating system actually comes with a few built-in screensaver options.

You won't find the big classics like 3D Maze or Pipes here, but there are a couple of old timer tools (3D Ribbons and 3D Text) there, as well as some cute alternatives and of course the option to scroll through your photo library.

4. Wallpaper Engine

https://store.steampowered.com/app/431960/Wallpaper_Engine/

Part of the appeal of screensavers is that they're animated, but Microsoft is phasing out support for screensavers, so to stay ahead of the curve, look for alternatives that do the same thing.

Wallpaper Engine is a super streamlined and comprehensive tool available on Steam that lets you create dynamic wallpapers on Windows 10 and 11 with just one click.

5. Hal 9000

https://www.screensaversplanet.com/screensavers/hal-9000-301/

Looking for a screensaver that recreates the famous cinematic experience of traveling through the galaxy? Check out Hal 9000!

It is beautifully designed and precise with 28 different animations on 8 screens that the HAL computer is in charge of. Hal 9000 is smooth and strangely relaxing.

6. Hyperspace

https://www.screensaversplanet.com/screensavers/hyperspace-1053/

Taken from the Really Slick Screensavers collection (you can download them all in one package if you want at: http://www.reallyslick.com/screensavers/ ), Hyperspace is definitely one of the best screensavers for Windows.

Hyperspace takes you on a journey through space, flying through star fields and eventually arriving at a stunning liquid environment in neon pink, blue and purple. It reminds us a bit of the 90s space movie Contact, except now you're the one flying through a black hole.

7. Underwater

https://www.screensaversplanet.com/screensavers/underwater-1626/

Thalassophobia may be a bit of a turn off for some, but for those who want a subtle and moody screensaver, this could be the perfect choice. This animated screensaver puts you underwater, looking up from the depths of the ocean with some shimmering lights filtering through the water.

This screensaver has a very peaceful, fun feel to it and it includes a very elegantly designed clock right in the middle of the screen (with the date displayed). This is a screensaver for serious people (unlike some of the more quirky options on this list).

8. Plane9

http://www.plane9.com/

Arguably the most impressive screensaver for Windows, Plane9 is a 3D graphics visualizer, containing over 250 beautiful scenes and surreal images.

You can even combine these images, so that they move smoothly from one scene to the next, creating a virtually endless source of visual effects. There are 39 transition effects used to create a seamless experience when moving from one scene to the next.

This display can be used as a standalone window, screensaver, or VR display for Oculus Rift or HTC Vive. Plane9 is audio-sensitive and reacts to what you're listening to, from Spotify, iTunes, or any other audio source, even what you record from your microphone or other input.

So, put on some tunes, let this screensaver do the rest and you've got yourself a great party wallpaper!