Wanna play PC game but only have a mobile device by your side? Wanna be afk without being kicked or reported by other players? This article will show you 2 simple methods to play PC games smoothly on iPad and Android tablet, or even turn iPad into a computer gaming controller. Check it out!

Use the remote desktop software DeskIn（Highly recommend）

Everyone knows that you can access your remote PC from local devices via remote desktop software. However, most remote desktop software only focuses on remote work scenarios, providing simple remote control and collaboration functions, while lacking features that support remote gaming. Moreover, the connection quality is unstable and delayed, making it impossible for FPS games.

However, DeskIn is here, transcends all these limitations. It not only provides stable, low-latency, HD connection quality, but also rich game support related functions, helping you to easily and smoothly access remote PC and play game on iPad.

Here is using DeskIn to control "Assassin's Creed" on iPad with game hands. Pretty smooth, isn't it? Let’s see how!

Preparation: Connect to PC

Download DeskIn on your PC and iPad, register a free account and log in. (Note: If you are logging in on a new device for the first time, you need to do email verification, which is to prevent your device from being hacked and your game account stolen.)

Then enter the device id and password of the PC to access the remote PC on iPad.

Tips 1: Use the virtual mouse to control PC games

After the iPad is successfully connected to the PC, you can use the DeskIn virtual mouse to do some simple operation. DeskIn has two mouse modes: cursor mode and touch mode. Just choose according to your own preference. The mouse responds very quick, and it is basically no different from local operations.

You can manually adjust the image quality and frame rate according to your network conditions, or directly using the DeskIn Gaming Mode.

Tips 2: Use local gamepad to control remote PC games

The virtual mouse can only complete some simple operations. If you want to get a better gaming experience, you can use the local gamepad.

Firstly, connect your gamepad to your iPad through wired or wireless methods; then find the Gamepad Re-direct on toolbar >> Mouse section, click and select your game controller on the list.

Now you can use the local controller to control the remote games! Take the Switch handle as an example. It is super troublesome to set up pairing settings for the buttons when connected to Windows. On the contrary, it is very convenient to use it through Bluetooth connection on iPad like this. Most Xbox controllers and Playstations are also supported.

Tips 3: Set customized gaming keyboard to control PC games

If you don’t have a controller, don’t worry. You can customize a gaming keyboard according to your PC gaming needs on DeskIn, even a combination key is supported.

Firstly, find Gaming Keboaryd in toolbar >> Mouse

Click Add to create a new gaming keyboard

Click the top toolbar to add Joystick, mouse bottins, and keys as needed for the game. You are allowed to adjust their transparency, size, naming, position, etc. at will.

You can also set combination keys: click "Combination"on the lower left corner of the keyboard, select the specified key combination and press "Confirm".

Gaming keyboard settings page

Once the settings are complete, you can start playing the game!

Method 2: Use Steam Link

If you are playing remote Steam games, you can also use Steam Link, which is the remote play function provided by Steam.

1. First, enable remote play in the PC Steam settings;

2. Download Steam Link on the iPad and let the PC and iPad be on the same local network. After logging into Steam Link, enter the PIN code that appears on the iPad on the PC and wait a second or two for the pairing to be successful~

Note: Steam Link requires the PC and iPad to be in the same area network to connect, so it may not fit in remote gaming.

Conclusion

This article introduces two methods of playing PC games on iPad - using the remote desktop software DeskIn or using Steam Link. In comparison, DeskIn will have higher usability. First, there is no restriction on the same network, and the delay is low. There are few glitches and it also provides 4K image quality. You can play any desktop game. Download it and give it a try!