GAutomator

What GAutomator is

GAutomator is an open source framework for automating tests of mobile games on Android and iOS. It can interact with game engine elements, including Unity GameObjects, so a testing script can work across devices with different screen resolutions. Its listed engine actions include finding game objects, reading text and bounds, clicking, pressing, swiping, and entering text. GAutomatorViewer lets users inspect an application's UI hierarchy and control properties, including GameObject names and attributes.

Getting started involves integrating the SDK into a game and writing iOS or Android testing scripts. The Android project supports Unity and UE4 games. Its iOS Python library supports Unity interaction; other engines require separate environment configuration. Android requirements include Python 2.7 or 3.4+, Android SDK or adb, access to a USB-connected device, and Android 4.3 (API 18) or later. Android scripts can run on Windows or Linux. Device APIs include pressing Back, reading the current package and display rotation and size, and waiting for QQ or WeChat login. Some reporting functions are cloud-only, and scene tags are supported only in WeTest cloud reports. The project directs users to GitHub issues for bugs, requests, and usage questions, and lists QQ contact 800024531.

Who it suits

GAutomator suits developers who need automated tests for Android or iOS mobile games using Unity, or Android games using UE4. It is also suited to teams that can integrate an SDK into a game and write platform-specific testing scripts.

Getting started

1. Open the GAutomator project on GitHub.
2. Integrate its SDK into the game.
3. For Android, prepare Python 2.7 or 3.4+, Android SDK or adb, a USB-connected device, and Android 4.3 (API 18) or later.
4. Write Android or iOS testing scripts for the game.
5. Run Android project scripts on Windows or Linux if needed.

Verdict

Choose GAutomator if you need an open source framework for automating mobile game tests across Android and iOS, with Unity and Android UE4 support. Look elsewhere if your workflow depends on reporting functions that are cloud-only or iOS interaction with engines other than Unity without separate configuration.