Assumption: ARM Linux host with ExaGear installed.

  • Install DX9 runtimes via winetricks:
  • Install game inside Wine prefix or copy game folder.
  • Run game: wine game.exe
  • If slow or glitchy: in Wine prefix, try:
  • Gather logs: WINEDEBUG=+d3d,+d3d9 wine game.exe

    • ExaGear is a Windows emulation layer (Wine-based) for ARM devices, primarily Android. It allows running x86 Windows games on phones/tablets. Different ExaGear versions handle DirectX 9 with varying success.

    ExaGear employs specific translation layers to handle DX9 instructions. The efficiency of this translation determines the performance of the game.