In this video, I test Cult of the Lamb on the AYN Thor Max using GameHub on Android. I show the GameHub settings used, the in-game graphics settings, performance, temperatures, and FPS.
In this test, Cult of the Lamb runs on the AYN Thor Max at 720p on low settings with around 35-70 FPS.
▶ Chapters
00:00 GameHub Settings
00:30 Cult of the Lamb Loading Screen
01:25 Cult of the Lamb Graphics Settings
03:00 720p Gameplay 35-70 FPS
▶ Test Setup
- Handheld: AYN THOR MAX (Affiliate Link)
- CPU Mode: Performance Mode Medium
- Fan: Smart Mode
- Game: Cult of the Lamb
- Resolution: 1280 x 720 / 720p
- Graphics: Low
- Result: around 35-70 FPS
▶ Shown GameHub Settings
- GPU Driver: turnip_v26.0.0_R4_mem
- Surface Format: RGBA8
- Audio Driver: Pulse
- DXVK: dxvk-v2.7.1-1-async
- VKD3D: vkd3d-proton-3.0a
▶ What is GameHub?
GameHub is a launcher and compatibility solution that makes it easier to start and configure Windows and Steam games on Android. It uses multiple translation and compatibility layers so PC games can run on ARM hardware.
▶ Difference Between GameHub and GameHub Lite
GameHub is the official and more feature-rich version. GameHub Lite is a lighter community version that removes some extras and focuses on a leaner setup.
▶ Alternatives to GameHub / GameHub Lite
Well-known alternatives include Winlator, Mobox, and Horizon Emu. Performance and compatibility can vary a lot depending on the game, device, and configuration.
▶ What is the AYN Thor Max?
The AYN Thor Max is a powerful Android gaming handheld. The Max model uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 together with 16 GB of RAM, placing it clearly in the higher-end Android handheld class.
▶ Quick Info About Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb is a mix of action roguelike and base-building gameplay. You fight through dungeons, gather resources, and build your own cult with followers, rituals, and management elements.
▶ What is Proton?
Proton is a compatibility layer best known from Steam Deck and Linux gaming. Combined with other tools, it helps Windows games run outside of a native Windows environment.
▶ Comparison to the Steam Deck
Compared with the Steam Deck, the Deck is usually ahead in compatibility and consistency because it runs PC games on x86 hardware with a more PC-focused software stack. Even so, Cult of the Lamb already runs surprisingly well on the AYN Thor Max in this test.
▶ Possible Alternatives with Similar or Higher Performance
- AYN Odin 2
- AYN Odin 2 Mini
- other high-end Android handhelds with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or newer
▶ My Conclusion
Cult of the Lamb runs surprisingly well on the AYN Thor Max with GameHub. For fans of indie games, tech, and Android handhelds, this is a very interesting test.
Feel free to leave a comment with which Steam or PC games I should test next on the AYN Thor Max.