Comment on Why doesn't Steam support Android?
UnbrokenTaco@lemm.ee 3 days agoThey would have to distribute it independently. Google would have no say in the matter.
That’s exactly my point. The current app lets you buy PC games despite being distributed through the store. If you can buy Android games on it, well, I doubt Google will ignore it. And even if Google was okay with it, there’s no way to easily communicate to users who start using the app there that they need to download another app from a website.
I’m not saying it’s a bad idea. I’m just saying I think there are reasons they haven’t done it (yet?). I think they certainly must have considered it. I’ve certainly been wondering about it for a long while too.
Ulrich@feddit.org 3 days ago
And they could continue doing so while also distributing a separate app independently that allows you to buy Android games.
Notice if you try to buy a movie from Amazon on Google TV they redirect you to the website. They could do the same or redirect you to the non-Google version.
I agree, I just find it very curious what those reasons are.
UnbrokenTaco@lemm.ee 3 days ago
I don’t think they would get away with selling games in the app if games were playable on Android (demonstrating Android compatibility). I think they would have to do what Amazon kindle does and tell you to go buy your game somewhere else.
Ulrich@feddit.org 3 days ago
I’m saying they would need a separate app to purchase, install and play Android games.
UnbrokenTaco@lemm.ee 3 days ago
Oh… I see!
I personally prefer the “also play PC games on Android” strategy so was looking at it from that angle.