Winlator

What Winlator is

Winlator is a free, open-source Android application for running Windows x86_64 applications with Wine and Box86 or Box64. Its credited graphics components include Mesa drivers such as Turnip, Zink, and VirGL, as well as DXVK and VKD3D. Listed support includes DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12, Vulkan, and Steam integration. Users can set individual options for games through shortcuts on the home screen, and gamepad input is supported. Release 11.2 added an XInput extension for raw input and an option to save memory when running games from Steam. Release 11.0 added experimental Gladio, an OpenGL wrapper through GLES, and an option to install graphics components from a file. The project README recommends changing the Box64 preset if instability occurs and increasing ALSA or PulseAudio average latency to address audio crackling. Installation starts by installing the APK from GitHub Releases and launching the app to finish setup. The repository lists the LGPL-2.1 license.

Who it suits

Winlator is for Android users looking to run Windows x86_64 applications, including games, with Wine and Box86 or Box64. Its per-game settings and gamepad input may suit users who want to adjust individual game configurations.

Getting started

1. Open the Winlator project website.
2. Get the APK from GitHub Releases.
3. Install the APK on Android.
4. Launch Winlator to finish installation.
5. Create game shortcuts on the home screen to set individual options.

Verdict

Winlator brings Windows x86_64 application support to Android, with per-game settings and several credited graphics components. Installation uses an APK from GitHub Releases, and the README notes tuning suggestions for instability and audio crackling.