Playing PC games on Android (JoiPlay, ports and what works)

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Playing PC games on Android

1. Check for an official Android build first
Many Ren'Py developers release an .apk next to the PC version. That's always the smoothest option.

2. JoiPlay for RPG Maker and Ren'Py
JoiPlay is an Android app that runs many RPG Maker (XP, VX, VX Ace, MV, MZ) and Ren'Py games from their PC files.

1. Install JoiPlay and the plugin for the engine you need (RPG Maker plugin or Ren'Py plugin) from the official JoiPlay sources.
   
2. Extract the PC version of the game to your phone's storage (for example Download/Games/<Game>).
   
3. Open JoiPlay, tap +, and select the game's executable (Game.exe for RPG Maker, the .exe or .py file for Ren'Py).
   
4. Give it a name and tap Add. Long-press a game for per-game settings.
   

Not every game works — heavy scripts or custom plugins can fail. Check the game's thread to see if others got it running.

3. Unity and Unreal games
These can't be converted. They only run on Android if the developer made an Android build.

4. HTML games
If the developer has a web version, play that in your mobile browser. Saves stay in that browser.

Tips

• Keep at least twice the game's size free — extraction needs room.
  
• Use a file manager that handles .zip / .7z / .rar.
  
• Copy your saves before updating (see the save-files guide).
  

Got a game running (or not)? Post your phone model and settings below to help others.