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Bannerlator

Ch 037.0of 27 Game Compatibility Layers
  1. 1Runs onAndroid
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Host platformsAndroid
  4. 4Runtime modeltranslation + runtime
  5. 5DirectX supportdirectx 9/10/11 + 12
  6. 6Vulkan supportYes
  7. 7Steam integrationYes
  8. 8Anti-cheat statuspartial
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Overview

Bannerlator is ranked #3 of 27 in game compatibility layers on Specifiction. It runs on Android. There is a free plan.

Bannerlator plans and pricing

All plans
Bannerlator (GPL-3.0) Free No guarantee on other devices · no support commitment · compatibility varies by GPU, Android version and game github.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on game compatibility layers

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Host platforms
Androidgithub.com
Runtime model
translation + runtimegithub.com
DirectX support
directx 9/10/11 + 12github.com
Vulkan support
Yesgithub.com
Steam integration
Yesgithub.com
Anti-cheat status
partialgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
Bannerlator runs Windows applications and games on Android using Wine and Box64/86.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Project status
The maker describes Bannerlator as a personal continuation of the discontinued Winlator Star Bionic project, built for the maker’s own hardware and workflow.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Android requirement
The listed minimum Android version is Android 8.0 (SDK 26).github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Graphics
The app supports X11 and an experimental Wayland display backend; Wayland requires an Adreno GPU and a compatible Proton layer.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Game stores
The app describes sign-in, library browsing, and game downloads or launches for Steam, Epic Games, Amazon Games, and GOG.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Steam Linux client
Version 3.1.3 offers an optional experimental ARM64 Linux Steam client download, with games running through Valve’s ARM64 Proton.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Other features
The project lists frame generation, per-game graphics settings, touch controls, controller support, and save backup or synchronization features.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compatibility limit
The maker says the optional Linux Steam client works only with Adreno GPUs and requires Android’s “Disable child process restrictions” developer setting.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Account security
The maker warns that built-in third-party store sign-ins are used at the user’s risk and says store credentials and sensitive tokens are redacted from logs.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The maker says the project has no support commitment and that reports for setups the maker does not use may be closed.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Bug reports
The project links a public Mali GPU game-report board where reports have discussion threads that can be replied to without an account or password.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Distribution
Stable builds are published as GitHub Releases, and the project says it is built via GitHub Actions only.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
License
The project states that Bannerlator is licensed under GPL-3.0.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
No PC or root
The full-features section says Bannerlator requires no PC and no root.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Windows compatibility
It uses Wine to run native Win32 and Win64 applications and games.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
CPU translation
Box64 and Box86 translate x86 and x86-64 software to ARM, with selectable performance presets.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Graphics stack
The project includes DXVK, VKD3D and Vulkan-based graphics translation layers.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Store integrations
Built-in integrations support Steam, Epic Games, Amazon Games and GOG libraries.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Steam client
Version 3.1.3 can optionally run Valve's native ARM64 Linux Steam client with Proton inside Bannerlator.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Cloud saves
Steam and GOG integrations provide cloud-save synchronization features.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Credential handling
Store credentials and access tokens are redacted from logs, including Steam, Epic, GOG and Amazon sensitive values.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security disclaimer
The maker says store sign-ins are a third-party login system and should be used at the user's own risk.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support policy
The project notice says there is no support commitment and reports for setups the maker does not run may be closed.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Build and distribution
Builds are produced through GitHub Actions, with tagged stable builds published as GitHub Releases.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Linux Steam limitation
The experimental Linux Steam client requires an Adreno GPU and Android's Disable child process restrictions setting.github.com · 30 Sept 2026

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