You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.

Steam’s maker, Valve, has been playing a huge role in Windows emulation on Android. Valve has funded projects such as Fex emulator and Proton, which allow Windows games to run on Android more easily.

Winlator is an emulator that allows you to run Windows apps and games on Android devices. By utilizing Wine, Box86, and Box64, it supports both x86 and x64 software. After installing the APK, users ...