How to Run Multiple GameLoop Instances at Once

Running multiple instances of GameLoop is a built-in feature, not a workaround. The launcher includes a Multi-Instance Manager that handles creating, naming, and starting additional sessions. Each instance runs independently: separate installed apps, separate accounts, separate saved data.

The two main reasons to use it: running a different game in each window at the same time, or keeping two accounts of the same game active simultaneously without logging in and out.

Opening the Multi-Instance Manager

1. Open the GameLoop launcher (the main desktop app, not inside a game).
2. Look for the Multi-Instance icon near the top of the launcher — it usually looks like overlapping rectangles or a grid symbol.
3. Click it. A panel opens listing your current instance and controls to create more.

If the icon is missing, check that your version of GameLoop is up to date. Go to Settings → About and run the updater. Multi-Instance has been present since GameLoop 7.x; if you are on an older version, updating is the fix.

Creating and starting a second instance

In the Multi-Instance Manager:

1. Click the + or New Instance button.
2. GameLoop creates a fresh instance labeled "Instance 2" (you can rename it).
3. Click Start next to it. An independent GameLoop window opens.

The second window boots to its own GameLoop home screen. Nothing from the first instance carries over — no installed games, no accounts, no saved data. It is a blank environment.

Installing games in the new instance

Each instance has its own Game Center and separate app library. A game you installed in Instance 1 is not present in Instance 2.

To install the same game in the new instance:

1. Open Game Center in the Instance 2 window.
2. Search for the game and install it from there.

For a different account: sign in with a different Google account (or Supercell ID, Garena ID, etc.) in the second instance before launching the game. The game will treat it as an entirely separate device with no connection to the first session.

Performance and resource use

Every instance is a full emulator. RAM and CPU costs are roughly additive:

A PC with 16 GB of RAM can run two instances comfortably at the default 4 GB allocation each. A PC with 8 GB of total RAM will be under pressure: reduce each instance's memory allocation to 3 GB in the settings and lower one instance's frame rate to 30fps if you are using it passively (farming, waiting in a lobby, etc.).

To adjust per-instance memory and CPU: click the Settings gear icon next to an instance in the manager. Changes take effect on next launch.

Two accounts in the same game

This is the most common use case. The steps are the same regardless of which game you are running:

1. Install the game in both instances.
2. Sign in with Account A in Instance 1. Play normally.
3. Sign in with Account B in Instance 2 using different credentials.

Account data stays fully separate. There is no risk of accidentally merging progress between the two sessions.

One thing to check before you start: some games with competitive rankings actively flag simultaneous sessions from the same IP address or device fingerprint. Most casual strategy and progression games allow multi-instance without issue. If you are unsure, check the game's Terms of Service before committing to this setup.

Common problems

Multi-Instance button not visible in the launcher: Update GameLoop via Settings → About → Check for Updates. If you are on the latest version and the button is still absent, the feature may not be available in your regional build — try downloading GameLoop directly from the official site to get the global version.

Second instance runs slowly: Lower the per-instance memory to 3 GB and the CPU core count to 2 in the instance settings. If you only need the secondary instance for passive tasks, lower its frame rate target to 30fps. That roughly halves its rendering CPU load.

Both instances show the same game account: You signed into the same Google account in both. In the secondary instance, open the Google account settings (not the game's settings) and switch to a different Google account before launching the game.

Instance fails to start, "not enough resources" error: Close other applications and ensure you have at least 4 GB of free RAM per instance. If your machine cannot support two full instances, reduce allocations to the minimum (3 GB RAM, 2 CPU cores each) and test again.

Game crashes when two instances run the same app simultaneously: Some games detect simultaneous sessions and shut one down. This is a game-side restriction and cannot be bypassed through emulator settings. If Instance 1 works fine and Instance 2 crashes immediately on launch, this is most likely the cause.