Steamlator is an app that allows you to emulate your Steam video games on Android. Basically, this is a modified version of Winlator that already includes Steam installed within the APK. In a nutshell, Winlator is an app that allows you to run Windows (x86_64) apps using Proton and Box86/Box64.
Easy to use and set up
The first time you open Steamlator, the Steam Launcher will start automatically, so you will only have to wait a few seconds (or minutes, depending on your Internet connection) for the installation to complete. Once the installation is finished, simply run the Container in which it was created (usually Container-1) and wait for Windows to start again, after which the Steam window will appear.
Play games from your Steam library
Please note that in order to play a Steam game with Steamlator, you need to have the game in question in your Steam library. This app simply allows you to access your own library from an Android device. For that reason, you will need to log into your Steam account. After that, all you have to do is install your games and start playing. Keep in mind that the smoothness of your experience when playing many games will depend entirely on the power of your Android device.
Configure the Winlator Container
Steamlator offers many options when configuring a new Container. You can select the screen resolution, Wine version, audio driver, DXVK configuration, Box64 version, and much more. There are many variables at your disposal, which you can adjust for better performance. If you have questions about any of them, simply take a look at one of the many tutorials you can find online. There, you can find the best configurations for playing specific titles.
Custom touch controls
Beyond creating a good Container in which to play your Steam games, it's also important to set up the control system. From the Configuration Options, you can adjust the mouse speed, and, of course, you can also customize all the touch controls. Thanks to Steam's Big Picture Mode, you can also map a controller onto the screen to control everything with ease.
Enjoy your Steam library on Android
Download Steamlator's APK to play your favorite PC video games on the go from the comfort of your Android device. Yes, playing on a Steamdeck is also comfortable, but being able to play with a tablet or smartphone that fits in your pocket is much more practical. That said, make sure to keep an eye on your battery, as some video games can drain it faster than you think.
Requirements (Latest version)
- Android 8.0 or higher required
Comments
PLEASE UPDATE to V2 I can't find the apk anywhere.
Impressive, everything is set up and works.