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Game Compatibility Layers

Alternatives to Winlator

The tools Specifiction weighs against Winlator, from its list of game compatibility layers, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  1. 01 cnc-ddraw

    It suits players trying to run older 2D games that use a DirectDraw Software renderer.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
    9.0 Visit Specs
  2. 02 CrossOver

    CrossOver suits Mac or Linux users who want to run Windows productivity apps, utilities or games without installing Windows.

    From $6.17/mo Free plan macOS · Linux
    9.0 Visit Specs
  3. 03 FAudio

    FAudio suits developers working with the FNA project who need its audio and media support on open platforms.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.8 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Bannerlator

    Bannerlator is for Android users who want to run Windows software or games on their devices.

    Free plan Android
    8.7 Visit Specs
  5. 05 PlayOnLinux

    It suits Linux or macOS users who want to run Windows games or applications without owning a Windows license.

    Free plan Open source macOS · Linux
    8.3 Visit Specs
  6. 06 GameHub

    GameHub suits players who want PC emulation, cloud gaming, and streaming in one platform, including users who want to connect Steam or Epic accounts.

    Free plan macOS · iOS · Android
    8.1 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Box86

    Box86 suits Linux users who need to run 32-bit x86 applications on systems with a different processor architecture, including ARM.

    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    7.9 Visit Specs
  8. 08 TDF

    TDF suits advanced GNU/Linux users who want to install and isolate Windows games from sources outside Steam.

    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    7.9 Visit Specs
  9. 09 umu-launcher

    It suits Linux users who want to run Windows games through Proton outside Steam, including through supported launcher clients.

    Free plan Linux
    7.9 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Bottles

    Bottles suits Linux users who want to manage Windows applications or games in separate prefixes.

    macOS · Linux
    7.6 Visit Specs
  11. 11 DXVK

    DXVK suits users running Direct3D applications on Linux through Wine, as well as developers working on game or application ports.

    Free plan Windows · Linux
    7.6 Visit Specs
  12. 12 D7VK
    Windows · Linux
    7.5 Visit Specs
  13. 13 GE-Proton

    GE-Proton suits Linux Steam players who need Proton builds with additional game fixes, video patches or graphics options.

    Free plan Linux
    7.5 Visit Specs
  14. 14 WineVDM

    WineVDM suits Windows users who need to run older 16-bit Windows programs on 64-bit Windows.

    Free plan Windows
    7.5 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Box64
    Linux · Android
    7.3 Visit Specs
  16. 16 FEX-Emu
    Linux · Self-hosted
    7.3 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Porting Kit

    Porting Kit suits Mac users seeking to install Windows games or apps from the listed sources.

    Free plan macOS
    7.3 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Darling
    Windows · Linux
    7.2 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Sober

    Sober is for Linux users who want to run Roblox on a desktop.

    Free plan Linux
    7.2 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Hangover
    Linux
    7.1 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Proton-CachyOS
    Linux
    7.1 Visit Specs
  22. 22 vkd3d-proton

    It suits Linux or Windows users who need Direct3D 12 support through Vulkan in Wine or Proton, and developers working on related compatibility.

    Free plan Windows · Linux
    7.1 Visit Specs
  23. 23 OpenNative

    It suits Android ARM64 handheld users who want configurable PC-game compatibility and library support.

    Android
    7.0 Visit Specs
  24. 24 VKD3D
    Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.9 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Proton Trainer Launcher
    Linux
    6.4 Visit Specs
  26. 26 Wine
    macOS · Linux
    5.4 Visit Specs

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