YouTube Playables Games Now Available to All
YouTube’s Playables program, initially available only to YouTube Premium subscribers, is now open to everyone! Access over 75 games on your mobile or desktop via the YouTube website or app. Save your progress and track high scores.
What Games are Available?
The selection includes a variety of casual titles, from classic games like chess and crossword puzzles to popular mobile games such as Angry Birds Showdown!, Trivia Crack, and Cut the Rope.
Why is YouTube Doing This?
Offering casual games is a growing trend among tech companies aiming to attract and retain subscribers. Other companies employing this strategy include:
- The New York Times
- Hearst
- Netflix
This follows Google’s previous attempt at a cloud gaming service, Stadia, which shut down in 2023. YouTube’s Playables program offers a different approach to engaging users with gaming.