Last Updated on January 20, 2022 by Anu Joy
Love playing Android games on a smartphone or tablet so much that you miss them while on a PC? Now, you can enjoy your favourite Android games on your Windows PC too with Google‘s newly-launched Play Games app for the Windows operating system. It brings a wide variety of games and is available for beta testing in select regions.
Google promises that the app will be supported by Windows PC, desktops, Android smartphones, tablets, and Chromebooks. You will be able to pick up from the last saved point of your game seamlessly from the aforementioned devices.
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Get the latest technology news, reviews, and opinions on tech products right into your inboxMicrosoft had been working hard to bring Android apps support to its latest Windows 11 OS. But it seems like Google has beaten Microsoft in this race as the Google Play Games for PC is entirely developed by Google in-house without the support of Microsoft.
Players can easily browse, download, and play their favourite mobile games on their PCs while taking advantage of larger screens with mouse and keyboard inputs. No more losing your progress or achievements when switching between devices; it just works with your Google Play Games profile!
Arjun Dayal, group product manager for Google Play Games
Initially, only a limited number of games will be available for beta testers to play. Google says that it will work with Android developers to help them optimise their existing games to run efficiently with Windows PCs and laptops. Let’s have a look at the games available for beta testers to enjoy.
Google Play Games On Windows
- Asphalt 9: Legends
- Cookie Run: Kingdom
- Cookie Run: Ovenbreak
- Cash Frenzy : Casino Slots
- Dragon Mania Legends
- Gardenscapes
- Homescapes
- Idle Heroes
- Last Shelter: Survival
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- State of Survival: The Joker Collaboration
- Summoners War
- Top War: Battle Game
- Township
- War Planet: MMO Game
Apparently, the Play Games beta testing for Windows PCs is currently available only in South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Google hopes to expand to more regions soon. If you live in these regions and want to test these games on your Windows PC, then you can sign up for the Google Play Games app beta.
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