Android version of Hydra Launcher

Hey everyone!

​I’ve been following the development of Hydra Launcher for a while now, and the Linux version is honestly a masterpiece. But looking at where mobile hardware is going in 2026, I think it’s time to talk about a potential Android / ARM64 port.

​We’re seeing a massive surge of 'power users' on Android. With the new Snapdragon 8 Elite (Gen 5) and massive 7000mAh+ batteries hitting the market, our phones are basically becoming pocket-sized PCs. Many of us are already using tools like Winlator, Box64, and Termux to run Windows games, but what we’re missing is a clean, open-source interface to manage it all.

​Since Hydra already has a solid Linux base and great Proton/Wine integration, a native Android APK (or even a dedicated ARM64 Linux build for Termux/X11) would be a total game-changer.

​Imagine having the Hydra UI on a handheld or a high-end phone, launching PC titles directly from a beautiful library. It feels like the natural next step for the project.

​What do you guys think? Is anyone else interested in seeing Hydra go mobile?

​Huge thanks to the devs for the hard work so far – keep it up!