Valve has announced that it will now support Android games on Steam, expanding its PC marketplace to include mobile titles. This move allows developers to seamlessly bring popular Android games like Monopoly Go and Royal Match to Steam users.
New Opportunities for Developers
This initiative will particularly benefit VR developers who use the Android-based APK for Meta Quest. Developers can quickly port their Quest titles to Steam, broadening their reach and audience.
- Valve is integrating Android games on Steam.
- PC players can easily download and play these games.
- The update affects titles like Monopoly Go and Royal Match.
- VR developers can now port Meta Quest games more efficiently.
- Engineer Jeremy Selan highlighted seamless gameplay across devices.
Potential Impact on Google Play
This new feature could have implications for Google and the Google Play Store, especially concerning app distribution and developer fees. With more options available, developers might reconsider where they choose to publish their Android games.
Valve's integration of Android games into Steam represents a strategic move to broaden its appeal and user base without requiring players to think about the devices hosting their games.
