Can a 32-bit mobile game be converted to run on a 64-bit phone?

Check the APK’s `lib` folder. If it contains libraries under `armeabi-v7a` but not `arm64-v8a`, those are 32-bit native binaries and would need to be rebuilt from source. If there’s no native library folder, the problem may be something else, since managed code can often run on a 64-bit device.

An emulator is probably the most practical option. You could set it up with a shortcut or script so launching the game feels almost like opening a normal app. Another possibility is finding an older phone or tablet that still supports 32-bit applications.

Usually, no—not from the APK alone. A proper 64-bit version would normally require the game’s original source code and assets, followed by rebuilding it for a 64-bit target. Compiled native code can’t generally be converted reliably just by changing files inside the APK.

You could also try contacting the developer and asking whether a 64-bit build exists or could be released. If the project is still available, only the developer—or someone with the original source—would have a realistic chance of producing a compatible version.