Mobile games like PUBG, Call of Duty Mobile, Among Us, and Genshin Impact have become quite popular, in some cases directly competing with the popularity of desktop games.
However, not everyone has a device powerful enough to play these heavy games. Some people want to experience the game on a bigger screen. Whatever the reason, you can enjoy mobile games right on your PC with Android emulators.
Since Android emulators can be used for many purposes, in this article Quantrimang only gives a list of the best Android emulators for gaming.
Some requirements to run Android emulator on the system
Before you begin, you should know about the system requirements to install an Android emulator. These minimum requirements will help your computer run Android emulators.
To play some graphics-intensive games like PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact, you need a powerful PC. Here are some requirements for these types of computers.
1. MEmu
MEmu is one of the most powerful emulators on this list, it is the best choice for those who want to play Android games on PC. MEmu has reached 100 million downloads from over 200 countries.
According to Geekbench 4, MEmu scores higher than any other Android emulator. This means it will give you the most graphically accurate gaming experience. You can even download games and apps from outside the Play Store by dragging and dropping APK files.
2. NoxPlayer
NoxPlayer is another popular Android emulator, with over 150 million users from around 150 countries. It is available for Windows and macOS, which is also the best choice for Mac users.
This emulator is optimized to provide a stable and smooth gaming experience, even when playing heavy games. NoxPlayer also supports keyboard memos along with text recording. NoxPlayer runs Android 7 Nougat. Other features include optional root access, app installation via APK file, and CPU and memory usage limits.
3. BlueStacks
BlueStacks is the oldest emulator on this list. It has been around for about 10 years and currently has over 400 million users worldwide.
Available for Windows and macOS, this tool is also a great choice for Mac users. It supports keystrokes with preset controls for several popular games. While playing games, you can take screenshots and record your gameplay.
Since BlueStacks is a Samsung partner, the app comes pre-installed in the Samsung Galaxy Store. You can download and install over 1 million apps and games from this store. Another cool feature of BlueStacks is that it can translate any app or game into your language.
4. LDPlayer
LDPlayer was launched in 2016, it is one of the newest Android emulators. However, in just a short time, LDPlayer has reached 100 million downloads from 200 countries.
Just like other Android emulators on the list, LDPlayer supports, text recording, and optional root access. This emulator is optimized for graphics of some heavy games, providing high FPS while playing games.
5. GameLoop
GameLoop is a popular gaming emulator developed by Tencent. With over 500 million downloads, the company claims to be the most downloaded Android emulator.
If you play games developed by Tencent like PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile, GameLoop is the best emulator for you. It is optimized for around 200 games, including games from a few other developers.
GameLoop is not pre-installed on Google Play Store but you can install it manually.
6. MuMu Player
MuMu Player is one of the lesser known emulators on this list. NetEase is the company that developed this emulator. Just like GameLoop, MuMu Player doesn’t have many games in its store but luckily, it comes pre-installed on the Google Play Store.
7. Phoenix OS
Phoenix OS is not just an emulator but a complete operating system based on Android. Because of this advantage, Phoenix OS provides a much better Android experience than other emulators.
Being a lightweight operating system, you can install it on some low-end PCs. Although it can still be used normally, you should not use it as your main operating system because some bugs still exist.
However, you can run this operating system alongside your main operating system on your computer. Just leave some free space on your computer's hard drive. Phoenix OS can also be installed on an external USB drive.
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