Google is making significant strides with Google Play Games on PC, expanding its reach by bringing more Android games to the platform and also focusing on native PC games. Starting soon, all Android games will be available on PC by default, unless developers opt out. Previously, developers had to opt in, which limited the available game catalog.
Pushing to Blur the Lines Between Mobile and Desktop Gaming
Currently, over 50 native PC games are accessible through Google Play Games. Later this year, Google plans to open up the platform to all PC developers. To help users identify which games perform well on PC, Google is introducing playability badges. Games labeled as 'optimized' meet Google’s high standards for a seamless experience, while 'playable' games meet the minimum requirements. 'Untested' games will not appear in regular browsing and must be searched directly.
This initiative is reminiscent of Steam's compatibility badges for the Steam Deck. If Google successfully brings most of its Android games to PC, it could pose a significant challenge to Steam.
On the other hand, Google Play Games is also bringing popular PC games to Android devices. Dredge is already available, with TABS Mobile and Disco Elysium set to launch later this year. These PC-to-mobile ports are fully optimized for touchscreens.
If Google can effectively streamline the cross-platform setup, players might soon enjoy the convenience of purchasing a game once and playing it seamlessly on both their phone and PC. For more details on Google's gaming plans, check out their official blog post.
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