Windows 81 Simulator ((free))

Do you remember the "Metro" era? The bold colors, the live tiles, and the controversial removal of the Start button? For a brief moment in tech history, Windows 8.1 was the futuristic face of computing.

For developers specifically testing apps for the Windows 8.1 era, Microsoft provided official tools: Windows Phone 8.1 Update and Emulators - Microsoft 15 Jul 2024 — windows 81 simulator

Clicking opens a blue Command Prompt. Text types itself: Do you remember the "Metro" era