
In fact, Google is so confident in game-streaming on Chromebooks that its Stadia service has come preinstalled on new Chromebooks since February 2021.

This machine can be one that you own in another room for services like Steam Link, or a remote computer that you rent for services like GeForce Now. Whatever you want to call it, it works by streaming a game that is running on a much more powerful machine to your Chromebook. Google's refund policy makes it pretty easy to refund a game if you find that your Chromebook struggles to run it, just be sure to do it within 48 hours of purchase.Īs far as what to play, you have almost unlimited options, with there being in excess of 480,000 games available on the Play Store.Ī great option for Chromebooks with a little less horsepower is game-streaming or cloud gaming. You can play using the keyboard and mouse, but since the apps are optimised for touch, they usually work better using the touch screen for input. So, the whole thing runs a lot smoother if you have a touchscreen device. When you install an Android game (or any Android app for that matter), your Chromebook is essentially functioning as a giant smartphone. From there, you can select the game you want to install and Google will handle the rest.

To access the Play Store, select its icon down in the ChromeOS shelf. As you are undoubtedly aware, Google's Play Store is absolutely brimming with games of all genres - from graphically intensive 3D racers like Asphalt 9: Legends, to simple 2D puzzles like Two Dots.
