Here, we’ll share with you a simple way to play Android games on your Windows computer via “Google Play Games.”The introduction of “Windows Subsystem for Android” was among the most talked about topics in town, among tech enthusiasts. Right from executing ADB Commands, to rooting your PC and even trying out your favourite games directly on the larger screen, well, things just couldn’t get better. Could they?
Because the absence of Google Play Service was a major missing piece in the jigsaw, we were unable to install or run any games from the Play Store. At that point in time, our only bet was to sideload APK from third-party sites, which involved a fair bit of risk.
Fortunately, with the Google Play Games package you can now put all those concerns to rest as you can play Android games on your Windows PC directly by downloading and installing them from the Play Store. In this guide, we will show you how to do just that. So let’s start off with this intriguing journey.
How to Play Android Games on Windows via Google Play Games
The following instructions are listed under separate sections for ease of understanding. Please follow the same sequence as mentioned.
1: Verify System Requirement
Please check to make sure that your computer meets the requirements listed below. If it doesn’t work, you can always try this guide and see for yourself whether or not it works.
- Windows 10 v2004 or higher
- An SSD with 10GB of free space should be available
- Intel UHD 630 or higher
- 4-Core CPU or higher (Some games specifically require an Intel CPU)
- 8GB of RAM or higher
- Hardware Virtualization enabled [explained below]
2: Enable Windows Hardware Virtualization
- Go to Settings > Apps, and then tap on Additional Features.
- Then select More Windows Features, check Windows Hypervisor Platform, and click OK.
- Restart your computer at this time.
- After installing [which may take a few minutes], your PC will reboot and load the operating system.
3: Install Google Play Games on Windows 11
- First, you should download the Google Play Games app from its official site.
- Launch it, and the app will automatically download everything you need.
- Once the installation is complete, the program will launch.
- Click on Sign in with Google. If you have a Google account, sign in as usual using that email address and password; if not, click the link to create an account
- Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete sign-in.
- After you install the Google Play Games app, launch it on your Windows PC.
4: Install Android Games on Windows 11
- Browse the entire Play Store catalogue and then install the game that appeals to you the most.
- When you are finished, click the Play button and the game should begin.
- Closing the game can be as easy as clicking on Quit from the in-game menu or pressing Alt+F4.
- If you want to further customize the game settings, then go to Settings in Google Play Games.
- On compatible games, you’ll find a settings icon. Click on this and configure the controls according to your specifications.
Here are the steps to how to play Android games on your Windows PC via Google Play Games. If you have any queries concerning the steps above, let us know in the comments. We’ll get back to you with a solution as soon as possible.