What PC games can I play using my phone as a controller?

Any PC game that supports XInput or Xbox controller input works with Gamepad. This includes GTA V, Forza Horizon, FIFA, Elden Ring, Hollow Knight, Halo MCC, and thousands more games on Steam, Epic Games, Xbox App, GOG, and EA App.

Does Gamepad work with Steam games?

Yes. Steam automatically detects the virtual Xbox 360 controller created by Gamepad. All Steam games with controller support work instantly, including Big Picture mode.

How does phone controller compatibility work on PC?

Gamepad uses the ViGEmBus driver to create a virtual Xbox 360 controller at the Windows driver level. Any game that supports XInput (the Xbox controller standard) works automatically with no configuration.

Compatibility

PC Games You Can Play with Your Phone as a Controller

Gamepad creates a virtual Xbox 360 controller that Windows recognizes natively. Any game that supports a gamepad or XInput controller works automatically — no configuration needed.

Works With Every Major Platform

Steam

Full Big Picture mode support. All Steam games with controller support work instantly.

Epic Games

Epic Games Store titles with controller support detected automatically.

Xbox App / Game Pass

All Game Pass PC titles support XInput — works perfectly with Gamepad.

GOG Galaxy

GOG games with controller support work without any extra setup.

EA App

EA titles including FIFA, Madden, and Need for Speed support XInput.

Ubisoft Connect

Ubisoft games like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry work with Gamepad.

Game Categories That Work Great

Action & Adventure

Best with Standard layout

GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3, Batman Arkham series

Racing Games

Best with Racing layout — triggers act as throttle and brake

Forza Horizon, Need for Speed, F1 series, DiRT Rally, Assetto Corsa

FPS & Third-Person Shooters

Best with FPS layout + gyroscope aiming enabled

Halo MCC, Gears 5, Borderlands, Doom, Sekiro

Sports Games

Works with Standard layout

FIFA, eFootball, NBA 2K, Madden NFL, Rocket League

Fighting Games

D-pad precision for fighting game inputs

Mortal Kombat 11, Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Dragon Ball FighterZ

Platformers & Indie

Standard layout works perfectly

Hollow Knight, Celeste, Cuphead, Ori series, Shovel Knight

RPGs

Full button mapping supported

Dark Souls series, Elden Ring, Monster Hunter, Final Fantasy, Tales of series

How Compatibility Works

Gamepad uses the ViGEmBus driver to create a virtual Xbox 360 controller at the Windows driver level. This means:

✓ Windows itself sees a real Xbox 360 controller — games can't tell the difference
✓ Any game supporting XInput (the Xbox controller standard) works automatically
✓ Steam's controller configuration works on top of Gamepad
✓ No per-game configuration needed
✗ Games that only support keyboard/mouse with no controller option won't work (rare)

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