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For my 32 bit binaries, the easiest way to use them is to run the Windows version, because that OS has better backwards compatability.

It's possible to get a Mojave VM up and running but it was nontrivial when I gave it a shot

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If I'm not mistaken, WINE is now capable of running 32-bit Windows binaries on 64-bit-only macOS as well, so that may also be an option particularly for more simple apps.

Even the 64-bit WINE can't run 32-bit apps on Catalina. Their website specifically says they support up to macOS-10.14. Apparently 64-bit WINE can run 64-bit Windos apps on Catalina, though.

I don't think Wine can, but Crossover definitely can.

The CrossOver fork of Wine can.

I’m using a Mojave VM with VMWare Fusion on my laptop (that runs Catalina) on the rare occasion of needing to run 32bit apps. Install & setup was easy, without any problems. VMWare Fusion is a paid app, but VirtualBox should be able to do the same for free.

The latest Vmware Fusion has a free license for personal use.

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