Google Expands Android Gaming to PCs and PC Games to Android

Google Play Games introduces cross-platform functionality, bringing thousands of Android games to Windows PCs and select PC games to Android devices.

Google Play Games on PC will now support nearly all Android games by default, with developers needing to opt out to exclude their titles.
A new playability badge system will indicate how well Android games run on PCs, with 'Playable' and 'Optimized' labels highlighting tested titles.
Google is opening its native PC program to all PC game developers, enabling PC-only games to be distributed via Google Play Games on PC later this year.
Select PC games, including 'Dredge,' 'TABS Mobile,' and 'Disco Elysium,' are being optimized for Android devices, expanding cross-platform gaming options.
Google is rolling out features like multi-account support, custom controls, and broader compatibility with AMD devices, while preparing to move Google Play Games on PC out of beta in 2025.