Google is making significant strides with Google Play Games on PC, expanding its reach to include more Android games and introducing native PC games to the platform. Starting soon, every Android game will be available on PC by default unless the developer opts out, a shift from the previous opt-in requirement that limited the catalogue.
Currently, over 50 native PC games are accessible through Google Play Games. Google plans to open this up to all PC developers later this year. To help users identify games that perform well on PC, Google is introducing playability badges. Games labeled as 'optimized' meet Google's high standards for a superior gaming experience, while 'playable' games meet the minimum requirements. 'Untested' games will not appear in regular browsing and must be searched for directly.
This approach 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.
Conversely, Google Play Games is also bringing well-known PC games to Android devices. Dredge is already available, with TABS Mobile and Disco Elysium set to follow later this year. These PC-to-mobile ports are fully optimized for touchscreens.
If Google can seamlessly integrate this cross-platform setup, it could revolutionize gaming by allowing users to purchase a game once and play it on both their phone and PC without additional hassle. For more details on Google's gaming plans, check out their official blog post.
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