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Google's work to improve Play Games for PC continues, and it used the 2026 Game Developers Conference (GDC) to announce that Google Play now lets you buy select games once and play them across PC and Android devices.
The new scheme is rolling out today to select paid games, beginning with Dungeon Clawler, various Reign titles, and OTTTD: Over The Top Tower Defense. It’s a limited set of games, but Google says it plans to introduce more paid titles on its Play platform than before.
"While free-to-play favorites are a staple of our catalog, we know you crave variety. That’s why we’re actively expanding our library to include more paid games," says Aurash Mahbod, general manager for games on Google Play.
The brand shared a wave of new games set to launch in the coming months, including Low-Budget Repairs, Moonlight Peaks, Sledding Game, and more. They will work on Android and PC, and your progress will sync across devices through its Gamer Profile features.
Google also says it’ll make it easier to find PC games in its storefront. A new tab will help you identify PC-friendly titles, which you can add to a wishlist to be notified when they go on sale.
If you're unsure whether to buy a game, Google is also adding free trials for some titles. An example shows someone playing Dredge for an hour before a timer runs out, prompting them to pay $24.99 for the full version. If you do, progress from your trial will be saved.
Google didn't say when trials will arrive, or which titles will be on offer, but be ready for select paid mobile games "soon" and for PC titles "in the future."
Google also teased even more updates for Play coming later this year, but it wouldn't confirm or deny whether they're related to its PC features. However, all these new options announced at GDC show Google wants to become a powerhouse in PC gaming, rivaling other storefronts.