What it does
BlueStacks runs Android games on supported computers and provides tools such as keyboard controls and multiple instances. Its site also describes cloud gaming.
BlueStacks is useful when a mobile game’s touch controls do not suit a long session at a desk. Check the system and game requirements, then look at the relevant keyboard-control guide. Desktop emulation and cloud access are different routes on the site; availability of one should not be treated as support for every game on the other.
Strengths
- Keyboard and mouse control tools
- Multiple-instance features
Best for
- Playing supported Android games on a computer