Box64
- Android app
- Yes
- Free plan
- No
- Runs on
- Android, Linux
Summary
Box64 runs x86_64 Linux programs, including games, on 64-bit Linux systems using ARM64, RISC-V 64-bit, or LoongArch processors. The host must be little-endian and have 64-bit libraries. Box64 uses native system libraries such as libc, libm, SDL, and OpenGL to integrate with the host. Its DynaRec dynamic recompilers support Arm, RISC-V, and LoongArch; the project describes them as 5–10 times faster than using the interpreter alone. Box64 supports Wine64 and Proton, but running 32-bit Windows components requires Box86, except for experimental Wine WOW64 support. It is intended for 64-bit programs; the project points to Box86 or Box32 for 32-bit binaries and describes Box32 as experimental. Users can configure Box64 through system or home-directory configuration files or environment variables. DynaCache is enabled by default, stores generated code under ~/.cache/box64, and can use up to 2 GB by default. The project maintains a game compatibility list and identifies Box64 as MIT licensed.
Who it is for
Box64 suits users with supported 64-bit Linux hosts who want to run x86_64 Linux programs, including games. Users seeking to run 32-bit binaries need to account for the separate Box86 or experimental Box32 options.
What is good
- Targets ARM64, RISC-V 64-bit, and LoongArch hosts
- Uses native host libraries for integration
- Supports Wine64 and Proton
- Includes a game compatibility list
- MIT licensed
What to know first
- Requires a little-endian 64-bit host with 64-bit libraries
- 32-bit Windows components require Box86, except experimental WOW64
- DynaCache can use up to 2 GB by default
Verdict
Box64 is aimed at running 64-bit x86 Linux software on specified non-x86 Linux hosts. Check the host requirements and compatibility list, and plan separately for 32-bit binaries.
Compared on game compatibility layers
Facts
- Purpose
- Box64 runs x86_64 Linux programs, including games, on non-x86 Linux systems.box86.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Supported hosts
- The project targets ARM64, RISC-V 64-bit, and LoongArch Linux devices.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Host requirement
- The host system must be 64-bit and little-endian, with 64-bit libraries.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Native libraries
- Box64 uses native system libraries such as libc, libm, SDL, and OpenGL to ease integration.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Dynamic recompiler
- DynaRec supports Arm, RISC-V, and LoongArch and is described as 5–10 times faster than the interpreter alone.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Gaming compatibility
- The project links to a compatibility list of games confirmed to run or not run with Box64.box86.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Steam and Wine
- Box64 supports Wine64 and Proton; running 32-bit Windows components requires Box86, except that Wine WOW64 support is described as experimental.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Configuration
- Users can configure Box64 through /etc/box64.box64rc and ~/.box64rc files or environment variables.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Cache limit
- DynaCache is enabled by default and its compressed files can use up to 2 GB by default.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- License
- The repository identifies Box64 as MIT licensed.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Maker
- The About page identifies ptitSeb as the author of Box64 and says he is a freelance developer.box86.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Supported host architectures
- The project targets ARM64, RISC-V 64-bit, and LoongArch Linux devices.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Dynamic recompilation
- Its DynaRec backends for Arm, RISC-V, and LoongArch are described as 5–10 times faster than the interpreter alone.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Compatibility
- The maker maintains a game compatibility list with working, partially working, not working, and unknown statuses.box86.org · 30 Sept 2026
- 32-bit limit
- Box64 is for 64-bit programs; the README directs users to Box86 or Box32 for 32-bit binaries, and describes Box32 as experimental.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- DynaCache
- DynaCache is enabled by default, stores generated code under ~/.cache/box64, and uses up to 2 GB by default.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Support and maintainer
- The project author identifies as ptitSeb, a freelance developer, and invites people to contact him about helping their projects.box86.org · 30 Sept 2026
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Sources
- box86.org· checked 29 Sept 2026
- github.com/ptitSeb/box64· checked 29 Sept 2026
- box86.org/about/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- box86.org/app/· checked 30 Sept 2026