Windows games have been ported to the mobile world with various methods for years. Although many emulators have been released for this, it is not possible to say that they are successful on Android devices. However, a new application managed to attract the attention of social media in a short time.
Play Windows games on your Android device with this emulator
A new emulator app called Winlator allows Android users to play Windows games directly on their phones. Winlator, which is shared on GitHub and has started the testing process, works on ARM-based processors. It is not possible to say directly whether it is supported on your device, but it should be noted that Snapdragon chipsets have ARM chips.
Installing it on Android phones and tablets is quite simple. You can install the Winlator APK by going to this link, then manually download the required OBB file and move it to your Android device. In this way, you will bring the Windows layer called Wine to Android.
Once installed, the app will launch a version of Wine designed specifically for Android. The app includes some Windows games such as Deus Ex Human Revolution, Fallout 3 and Mass Effect 2. However, you need to adjust the resolution and driver settings yourself.
Initial reviews from gamers are mixed so far. As you might expect, the graphics are much lower than on Windows and there can be performance issues. However, it is reported to run simpler 2D games successfully.
The developer also noted that touchscreen controls are more difficult than mouse/keyboard control. As compatibility improves over time, we expect the app to turn Android devices into a portable Windows.
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