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TL;DR GameNative, a recently released PC emulator for Android, is getting support for Steam Achievements.
The update also brings a new overlay for stats related to resource consumption.
The new build also brings a host of bug fixes and other improvements.
PC emulation on Android is picking up steam, and with multiple options such as GameHub, enabling users to access their library of pre-owned games on their Android devices. Meanwhile, GameNative, a more recently launched and open-source alternative, has been attracting users by providing access to a larger pool of games and linking to platforms such as the Epic Games Store, Steam, and GoG much more easily than before.
The developers of GameNative have now released an update that brings a slew of fixes to improve performance. The latest refresh, which upgrades the version to 0.8.1, also brings a crucial feature for Steam.
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According to the changelog shared by developers on GitHub and via GameNative’s Discord channel, the app now supports Steam Achievements. If you’re unfamiliar, Steam Achievements is a tally of goals or milestones completed in any particular game. While you don’t earn any redeemable rewards, Steam Achievements are an indirect way of quantifying your mastery of the game and help you compare your skills with other players.
In addition to Steam Achievements, GameNative is getting a performance overlay to show you stats, including the FPS as well as usage for resources, including RAM, CPU, GPU, and battery.
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