People who own a relatively recent Chrome device with access to the Google Play Store should explore Android games. Most major mobile games are available for Android, so that expands your options considerably. However, not all Chromebooks support Android apps, and Chrome devices from school or work might not allow app installation, so we’ve omitted them from our list.
Alternative Options for Games That Work on Chromebook
People who are determined and technically adventurous might consider getting Linux on a Chromebook. This could let you get Steam (a gaming service) on your Chromebook, or even games that run on Linux. This process can be complicated and won’t work on every Chrome OS device, so, again, we’ve left Linux games off the list. Serious gamers might consider a subscription. Google Play Pass ($4.99 per month) gives you access to more than 350 Android games and apps without ads or in-app purchases. Google’s Stadia subscription service streams games to your device over a fast internet connection. (See Google’s Stadia site for available games, controller costs, and pricing details.) Since not everyone will want to subscribe to a gaming service, these subscriptions aren’t detailed here.
