MEmu

The Google Play Store has many interesting games and applications, but they may not work on all devices. If you want to play a specific game or try out a certain application, but you don't have an Android phone, then MEmu is a good alternative, which you can use on a PC. It lets you work in an Android environment, on your PC. Almost any application or game developed for Android platforms will work with this piece of software.

MEmu is absolutely free and it can be used on all modern Windows platforms. Although the setup file is small, it will download more components from the Internet, which may take some time. The good news is that you don't have to make any configurations, besides choosing an installation directory.

The user interface resembles a tablet and it behaves like one. For example, you can mimic swiping actions, to scroll on a page, by clicking and dragging. Also, the interface displays a tablet-like home screen, with icons for applications, menus and so on. You can also find Back, Home and Task buttons in the lower region of the interface. In addition, the software provides a few simple, but very useful options, on the right edge of the interface. They allow you to kill background apps, to increase performance, take screenshots or mimic physical actions, like tilting or shaking the tablet.

You can install apps in MEmu just like on a real tablet. The software emulates the 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) version of Android, so you shouldn't run in too many compatibility issues. Furthermore, MEmu comes with everything you need to get started, including a web browser, quick access to the Google Play Store and even a general settings menu like on a real tablet.

When it comes to emulating an Android tablet, MEmu brings you as close as possible to the real thing.