Google Play supports Android by providing cross-platform
game services and distribution through the
[Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/console/about/).

- [Google Play Games Services](https://developer.android.com/games/pgs/overview) is a set of gaming and
  distribution features that provide social engagement and multidevice support
  on Android and ChromeOS. Features include:

  - Friends lists
  - Achievements
  - Leaderboards
  - Sign-in
  - Saved games
- [Google Play Instant](https://developer.android.com/games/launch/game-instant-app) allows
  potential players to launch native games from the Google Play Store without
  installing them. Players can try your
  game without committing time and device resources to a full
  installation.

- [Play as you download](https://developer.android.com/games/distribute/play-as-you-download) allows players
  to quickly start playing your game after a small download while the remaining
  game files are downloaded in the background.

## Additional Google Play features

Additional Google Play features that support game development include:

- [Save game data](https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/savedgames) in the cloud and synchronize it on multiple devices.
- Notify players about game updates using [In-app updates](https://developer.android.com/guide/playcore/in-app-updates).
- Use the [Play Integrity API and signing services](https://developer.android.com/google/play/integrity) to ensure that users experience your apps and games in the way you intend.
- Manage billing, in-app purchases, and provide subscriptions using the [Google Play billing system](https://developer.android.com/google/play/billing).
- Enable user reviews and social engagement.

For more information about app development with Google Play, see the Google Play
[developer guides](https://developer.android.com/distribute).