12 Best Chromebook Games to Play (lightweight)
Chromebooks are usually used for productivity and study but even if you have a low end Chromebook, it can run lightweight games smoothly. Also there are Chromebooks with high end specs. Here is a list of the best Chromebook games to play -
You can install these games from PlayStore
1. Alto’s Odyssey
Alto’s Odyssey is a fantastic experience on touchscreen Chromebooks, especially on convertible models. Alto is a character with a snowboard who skis through beautiful landscapes forever and your goal is to dodge the obstacles, make stunts and explore many other things in the game. The relaxing soundtrack and beautiful sceneries are too good. if you have a touch support Chromebook it's even better. As you ski endlessly you'll face obstacles and different creatures. I have played this game a lot in my free time, the sceneries and music is just amazing.
2. Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is a farming RPG that you can play offline. With it's engaging tasks like farming, fishing and building relationships, it creates a very relaxing experience. The game is lightweight and works perfectly on Chromebooks. It's pretty addicting and fun to play.
3. Among US
The multiplayer game Among Us went viral among gamers. where players take on roles as crewmates or an impostar plotting sabotage. The fun lies in the emergency meeting and finding out who is the imposter before it's too late.
Among Us runs well on Chromebooks as it's optimized for Chrome OS, offering smooth and lag free gameplay. Some Chromebooks even comes with Among Us pre installed.
4. Dead Cells
In Dead Cells, you play as a character known as the "Prisoner", who explores new levels full of enemies, traps and secrets. The goal is to progress through different areas of game, fighting monsters and collecting weapons and upgrades. It is a perfect action game with a bit of strategy. It also has very good ratings on PlayStore.
5. Minecraft
You probably already know about Minecraft, it's one of the most popular game in the world. Yes, Chromebooks can run Minecraft. Minecraft offers players a world made of blocks that they can modify, build and explore. You can build anything you can imagine. It has multiple modes like Survival mode and creative mode.
6. Tiny Room stories Town Mystery
It is an adventur and puzzle game that covers the mystery of a town where everyone has disappeared. You play as a detective who travels the town to investigate the strange events.
You solve puzzles, unlock doors, find clues and solves mystery. It is a complete brain teasing puzzle game.
7. Trial Extreme Legends
Developed by Deemedye INC, This exciting bike stunt game challenges players with obstacle filled tracks and different difficulty levels. You have to be real good at balancing to play this game and win. Trial Extreme Legends offers an engaging and skill-driven experience for gamers.
8. Merge Legends
Merge Legends is an amazing strategy game where players combine resources like wood, treasures and buildings to upgrade them. The game consist of a magical realm filled with dragon, goblins and over 500 unique items to discover. As you progress, the storyline unfolds. It is creative and strategic.
9. Lumen Rider
Lumen rider is a shooting game that combines fast paced action with stunning visuals. The gameplay is in beautiful landscapes and cities as backgrounds. You can blast enemies controlling your weapon, testing your aim and reflexes. The engaging gameplay and beautifully crafted visuals make Lumen Rider a thrilling game.
10. Lost in Play
Lost in Play is an adventure story and puzzle game. The game follows a brother and sister as their journey begins through magical places, solving clever puzzles to find their way home. It stands out with its hand drawn art style and engaging gameplay. It is a creative game and enjoyable for all ages.
11. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
This game takes you to a relaxing world where you play as a character exploring and building friendships. The games USP lies in its animal characters in a cartoonish environment. In the game you complete tasks and design your space. However, it's touch only controls can be limiting. But still, it's a good game you can try.
12. Slowroads.io - Browser Games
Slowroads is a car driving game you can play directly in your browser. Just type slowroads.io and tap on begin. It's a driving game where you get to drive forever on different maps. You can control your car using WSAD keys or mouse and change maps by pressing Q or E, and enjoy a calming escape where the journey never ends.
You can try other browser games like -
Krunker.io: A fast-paced, first-person shooter that runs smoothly in the browser.
Agar.io: A multiplayer game where you grow your cell by consuming smaller cells and avoiding larger ones.
Cloud Gaming on Chromebooks
Cloud gaming services allow you to play high-end games on your Chromebook by streaming them online. You do not need high end specs, all you need is a high speed stable internet connection and a subscription to one of these platforms:
NVIDIA GeForce NOW
With NVIDIA GeForce NOW, You can stream PC games like Fortnite, PUBG, Cyberpunk 2077, Witcher 3, with experienced enhanced graphics on even simple Chromebooks.
Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)
Play Halo Infinite and Froza Horizon 5 through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. No need to download, just instant high quality gameplay, but you need a high speed internet connection.
Conclusion
Chromebooks are not just for productivity, they can handle gaming too. Since they run on Chrome OS and have access to PlayStore, you can install games from it. As long as the games are not too heavy, you can play them on your chromebook even if it has weak hardware. Comment down below your favorite games you play on your Chromebook. I'll see you next time.
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