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Box64

Ch 106.7of 27 Game Compatibility Layers
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, Linux
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Host platformsLinux, Android
  4. 4Runtime modeltranslation + runtime
  5. 5Vulkan supportYes
  6. 6Steam integrationYes
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Overview

Box64 is ranked #10 of 27 in game compatibility layers on Specifiction. It runs on Android, Linux.

Compared on game compatibility layers

Free plan
Yesbox86.org
Host platforms
Linux, Androidbox86.org
Runtime model
translation + runtimebox86.org
DirectX support
not statedbox86.org
Vulkan support
Yesbox86.org
Steam integration
Yesbox86.org
Anti-cheat status
not statedbox86.org

Facts

Purpose
Box64 runs x86_64 Linux programs, including games, on non-x86 Linux systems.box86.org · 29 Sept 2026
Supported hosts
The project targets ARM64, RISC-V 64-bit, and LoongArch Linux devices.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Host requirement
The host system must be 64-bit and little-endian, with 64-bit libraries.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Native libraries
Box64 uses native system libraries such as libc, libm, SDL, and OpenGL to ease integration.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Dynamic recompiler
DynaRec supports Arm, RISC-V, and LoongArch and is described as 5–10 times faster than the interpreter alone.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Gaming compatibility
The project links to a compatibility list of games confirmed to run or not run with Box64.box86.org · 29 Sept 2026
Steam and Wine
Box64 supports Wine64 and Proton; running 32-bit Windows components requires Box86, except that Wine WOW64 support is described as experimental.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Configuration
Users can configure Box64 through /etc/box64.box64rc and ~/.box64rc files or environment variables.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Cache limit
DynaCache is enabled by default and its compressed files can use up to 2 GB by default.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
License
The repository identifies Box64 as MIT licensed.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Maker
The About page identifies ptitSeb as the author of Box64 and says he is a freelance developer.box86.org · 29 Sept 2026
Supported host architectures
The project targets ARM64, RISC-V 64-bit, and LoongArch Linux devices.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Dynamic recompilation
Its DynaRec backends for Arm, RISC-V, and LoongArch are described as 5–10 times faster than the interpreter alone.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compatibility
The maker maintains a game compatibility list with working, partially working, not working, and unknown statuses.box86.org · 30 Sept 2026
32-bit limit
Box64 is for 64-bit programs; the README directs users to Box86 or Box32 for 32-bit binaries, and describes Box32 as experimental.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
DynaCache
DynaCache is enabled by default, stores generated code under ~/.cache/box64, and uses up to 2 GB by default.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support and maintainer
The project author identifies as ptitSeb, a freelance developer, and invites people to contact him about helping their projects.box86.org · 30 Sept 2026

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