
If you specifically want to play Android games on your computer, consider installing BlueStacks X (Opens in a new window) instead. Just double-click an icon to run the app in question.

Download any apps you want, and they will appear on the BlueStacks home screen and your Windows desktop as their own shortcuts. Open the app, and you'll be greeted with a customized home screen and access to the Play Store. Over the years, it's become the best Android app emulator around, making it a great solution for games and apps that don't have a corresponding desktop version.īlueStacks 5 (Opens in a new window), the latest version of the software, takes up (Opens in a new window) 5GB of space on your computer (plus any apps you download). If you're just looking to run a couple apps and don't need the emulator to look like Android, you should try BlueStacks (Opens in a new window).


