This is a free and fully Russified program with regular updates and a lot of features for gamers. The simple interface resembles Android on a tablet or smartphone.

In the basic version there is an advertisement for sponsored games. It can be disabled for $ 40 per year, having also gained access to technical support.

There is a unique "trick" - the function of the cloud game. Rendering and in-game calculations do not occur on the user device, but on the server.

Pros

• Easy to set up.
• Good performance.
• Support for multiple accounts.
• Mobile cloud for gaming.

Cons

• Advertising in the free version.
• Large load on RAM.

2. LDPlayer

• Version: Android 7.1.
• Platforms: Windows.
• Cost: free.
• Requirements: Windows XP XP3, Windows 7 and above, at least 2 GB of RAM.

It's a lightweight Android emulator focused on gaming performance. The built-in developer app store allows you to download games and programs without a Google Account.

LDPlayer is able to switch between languages using hotkeys. Excellent Russian localization, including help on the official website and the VK support group.

The feature of the emulator is "Multi-instances", which allows you to simultaneously open several games on the computer screen.

LDPlayer on the official website is available with different Android: the latest fourth version supports Android 7.1 Nougat, the third is based on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

In the settings, you can allocate the required number of processor and memory cores, enable root access and set other parameters for your tasks.

Pros

• Quick and easy.
• Record videos, screenshots and record scripts.
• Multilingual support.
• Free license.
• Supports Intel and AMD PCs.
• Possibility to play multiple games at the same time on one screen.

Cons

• Users complain about problems that appear after updating the drivers from the video card.

3. Nox Player

• Version: Android 9, you can install older versions.
• Platforms: Windows and macOS.
• Cost: free.
• Requirements: Windows XP SP 3 and later, at least 2 GB of RAM.

An emulator from Chinese developers with keyboard and gamepad support, the ability to record scripts and run several Android sessions at the same time.

In the program settings, you can enable root access, adjust performance by adding processor cores and the amount of allocated RAM, as well as change the screen resolution and the number of FPS.

With Nox Player, you can play simultaneously from several accounts. The program displays the image for each game profile in a separate window.

The emulator uses a maximum of Android 9, but you can install other, older versions. This allows you to choose an operating system for a specific game within one application.

Pros

• Multiple windows on a single device.
• Compatible with the gamepad.
• Built-in support for root settings.
• Macro support.

Cons

• Difficulty of settings for "heavy" games.

4. MEmu

• Version: Android 8.
• Platforms: Windows.
• Cost: Shareware (premium for $2.99 per month disables ads).
• Requirements: Windows XP SP3, Windows 7 and above, at least 5 GB of RAM

MEmu is an open source Android emulator for mobile games. It is easy to install, supports keyboard, mouse and gamepad to play with convenience. The program shows high speed, good compatibility with games from the Play Store.

Of the features: macro support, video recording from the screen, binding keyboard keys to areas of the screen, geolocation substitution. Shares folders on a computer from the emulator environment – you put something in a folder on your computer, and then you see it in the emulator, for example, using ES Explorer.

MEmu runs multiple Androids at the same time – you can easily manage multiple accounts for a single game or multiple games on a single account.

Pros

• Install the APK by simply dragging and dropping.
• Synchronized file access between Windows and Android.
• GPS simulation.

Cons

• Not suitable for weak PCs.

5. MuMu

• Version: Android 7.1.2.
• Platforms: Windows.
• Cost: Free.
• Requirements: Windows 7 or higher with DirectX 11.0 or OpenGL 4.x, at least 2 GB of RAM.

MuMu is an ideal option for weak PCs, equipped with a pre-installed Play Store, but not Russified.

The emulator supports keyboard control - it is convenient to play shooters. For popular games, there are default presets.

MuMu can integrate into the Windows operating system to install programs and games using APK files.

Pros

• Flexible configuration of keyboard controls.
• Suitable for weak PCs.
• You can enable root access.

Cons

• Users complain about some problems with running apk and crashes from games.
• Not Russified.

6. Remix OS Player

• Version: Android 6.0.1
• Platforms: Windows.
• Cost: free.
• Requirements: Windows 7 and above, at least 4 GB of RAM.

Remix OS Player is a multi-window version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, designed specifically for computers and tablets with large screens.

The emulator is not based on Android, but on Remix OS. This is a redesigned version of Android for the x86 architecture and with a Windows-style design. It is initially sharpened for ordinary, not touch screens.

The main drawback is that it works only on Intel processors and is no longer developing. The last update was on July 30, 2020.

Pros

• Runs multiple applications at the same time.
• Changes the screen orientation of the emulator.

Cons

• Does not support all games available on the market.
• Does not work directly with APKs.
• Works only on Intel processors.

7. PrimeOS

• Version: Android 7.1
• Platforms: Windows or macOS.
• Cost: free.
• Requirements: Windows 7 and above, at least 2 GB of RAM.

8. Android Studio

• Version: Android 12 and earlier, Android 13 in beta.
• Platforms: Windows, Mac and Linux.
• Cost: free.
• Requirements: Mac OS 10.8.5, Windows 7 and above, Linux 32-bit/64-bit/, at least 4 GB of RAM.

Android Studio is an integrated development environment from Google. Not suitable for gamers, but good for programmers and testers. Comes with a set of tools and plugins that include support for gesture simulation, accelerometer, gyroscope, and more.

It's not the fastest emulator, but it always has the latest version of Android to test.

Not as easy to install as we would like, but you can figure it out. 

Pros

• Official Android emulator.
• Great for app testing.
• Regular updates.

Cons

• Not designed for gaming.
• Can be slow on weak machines.

9. Genymotion

• Version: Android 11 and earlier
• Platforms: Windows, Mac and Linux.
• Cost: Paid / various tariff options.
• Requirements: Mac OS X, Windows 7 and above, Linux 32-bit/64-bit/, at least 2 GB of RAM.

Genymotion is intended only for developers, for gaming it is better to choose another option.

Simulates many possible scenarios thanks to a full set of hardware sensors: geolocation, network, multi-touch, device identifier IMEI.

Supports more than 3000 configurations of virtual devices, including Android versions, screen size, processor hardware capabilities and RAM.

The emulator is compatible with Android SDK and Android Studio.

Pros

• Supports Android Studio.
• Powered by MacOs and Linux.
• Launch of versions from Android 4.1 to 8.0.

Cons

• Not designed for gaming.

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