Can You Download Games to a Tablet?
You can play games on any Android device, but not all games are supported on tablets. Games and apps that require a cellular connection, such as Pokémon Go, are not available for Android tablets. Also, some games only work with specific versions of Android. Games that are incompatible with your device will not show up when you search the Google Play store.
Many games can be downloaded for free, and some of them offer in-app purchases. Other games must be purchased upfront. If you want to play a game from outside of the Google Play Store, you can sideload apps on Android. However, sideloading comes with risks, and there’s no guarantee the game will work.
The Google Play Games app (not to be confused with the Google Play app) has games you can play for free without downloading them on your device. Google Play Games comes preloaded on all Android devices.
How Do I Download Games onto My Android Tablet?
You can download games on Android from the Google Play Store, which comes preloaded on all Android devices:
Open the Google Play app. Tap Games. Browse the different categories, or tap the search bar to look up a title. Tap the game you want to download. Tap Install (for free games) or tap the price to purchase it. The game will automatically download and install. Tap Play to open the game, or close the Play Store and find the game in your apps.
Download Android Games on Your Computer
You can also download Android games from your computer. Open a browser and go to the Google Play store site. Find and select a game, select Install, then choose a device to install the app on.
How Do I Install Games on My Tablet?
Games are installed automatically after you download them. If you delete a game and later decide you do want it, just find it in the Google Play Store and tap Install to reinstall it without paying again.
