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Winlator

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Spec score 6.8 #25 of 27 in Game Compatibility Layers

What it is

Winlator is a free, open-source Android application for running Windows x86_64 applications with Wine and Box86 or Box64. It uses a translation-and-runtime model and lists DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 support, plus Vulkan and Steam integration. The project credits Mesa drivers including Turnip, Zink, and VirGL, along with DXVK and VKD3D. Gamepad input is supported. Individual settings can be assigned to games through shortcuts on the home screen. Release 11.2 added an XInput extension for raw input and a memory-saving option for Steam games. Release 11.0 added experimental Gladio, an OpenGL-through-GLES wrapper, and installation of graphics components from a file. The README suggests changing the Box64 preset when instability occurs and increasing ALSA or PulseAudio average latency for audio crackling. Installation starts by obtaining the APK from GitHub Releases and launching it. The repository lists LGPL-2.1 licensing, and the developer is identified as BrunoSX.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Winlator is an Android application for running Windows (x86_64) applications with Wine and Box86/Box64.Read 4 Oct 2026 · winlator.org
License
The GitHub repository identifies its license as LGPL-2.1.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Developer
The about page identifies BrunoSX as the developer and says he is a Brazilian developer who likes programming in Java and C.Read 4 Oct 2026 · winlator.org
Game controls
Winlator supports gamepad input, and release 11.2 added an XInput extension for raw input.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Graphics components
The project credits Mesa drivers including Turnip, Zink, and VirGL, as well as DXVK and VKD3D.Read 4 Oct 2026 · winlator.org
Graphics features
Release 11.0 added experimental Gladio, an OpenGL wrapper through GLES, and an option to install graphics components from file.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation
The project README instructs users to install the APK from GitHub Releases and then launch the app to finish installation.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Known tuning
The README recommends changing the Box64 preset for instability and increasing ALSA/PulseAudio average latency to address audio crackling.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Per-game settings
The README says users can define individual settings for each game through shortcuts on the Winlator home screen.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Steam
Release 11.2 added an option to save memory when running games from Steam.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Third-party components
The project credits Wine, Box86/Box64, Mesa, DXVK, VKD3D, CNC DDraw, and GLIBC patches by Termux Pacman.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Android application for running Windows (x86_64) applications Read 4 Oct 2026 · winlator.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source
  • Runs Windows x86_64 applications on Android
  • DirectX 9 through 12 listed
  • Vulkan and Steam integration
  • Per-game settings through shortcuts

Limits

  • Android-only host platform
  • Installation requires an APK from GitHub Releases
  • Some graphics features are experimental
  • README notes possible instability and audio crackling

Who it suits

Winlator suits Android users who want to run Windows x86_64 applications and games with configurable per-game settings. Gamepad and Steam support are relevant to gaming-oriented use.

Verdict

Winlator provides a documented route for running Windows x86_64 software on Android through Wine and Box86/Box64. Its tuning guidance and experimental components show that configuration may be needed for particular applications.

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