Google is a remarkably ingenious company when it comes to embedding interesting features, and games into its various products. Google has hidden several excellent games in its services including Google Search, Google Doodle, Google Maps, and more. For example, users can easily play Google Doodle games just by searching a few strings on Google. No need to download or wait for the game installation. That’s quite interesting, right? So in this article, we have compiled a list of all Google games that you should play in 2024.
1. Snake Game
Snake game has been one of the most fun yet light games since the inception of mobile gaming. Nokia phones had it in yesteryear days and we loved playing it. So how can Google not bring it back for us? Just search “snake game” in Google or click on the link below to play it.
You can play the game with all the visuals, controls, and sound. The game makes for a great nostalgic experience. Overall, the Snake game is easily one of the most popular Google games to play right now! If you want to play similar snake games with better graphics, you can check them out by clicking on the link.
2. Solitaire
If you want to build concentration then nothing beats playing Solitaire. It’s mainly a one-player game so it’s just you and Google. You just have to search for “Solitaire” to see the Google Games prompt at the top, and it will let you play the game on top of the search results.
You can also choose the difficulty level so there is that. I love how Solitaire looks in Google’s distinct material design. I’ve been playing this game on my PC for a pretty long time so the new appearance felt refreshing. Give the game a try if you are bored, and want to enjoy some solitaire goodness.
3. Tic Tac Toe
Tic Tac Toe is the ultimate time killer and Google has brought it to the masses with just a Google search. You can search “Tic Tac Toe” in the search box and play the game against Google. There is also an option to choose the difficulty level.
You can choose between Easy, Medium, and Impossible. It seems Google is putting its AI to some work with that Impossible option. Besides, you can also play this game against your friend so that’s great
4. Pac Man
Pac-Man was one of the most popular arcade games and even today people want to enjoy the game like it’s the 80s. Google brought it back and you can play the game with just a Google search. Search “Pac-Man” on Google. and you will have a Pac-Man doodle on the results page. Click on the Play button and enjoy it like the good old days.
5. Atari Breakout
Atari Breakout is a classic arcade game built by Apple’s chief engineer, Steve Wozniak. Google previously made it possible to play the classic game by searching for “Atari Breakout” on Google and then switching to the Image tab. However, that doesn’t work anymore.
Alternatively, you can search for Atari Breakout and visit elgooG (also known as Google Mirror) to experience the game. All the image results within Google Mirror will become bricks and the game will start with a ball bouncing over a paddle. Quite interesting, right? Now go on and relive the 70s.
6. Zerg Rush
Zerg Rush is such a simple yet challenging game. The idea is that several balls will start dropping from all the corners. If the ball touches the search results, the links will start disappearing.
You need to make sure the balls don’t touch the search results by clicking on the balls. Remember, there will be several balls from all corners. It’s kind of Thanos’ snap Google Easter Egg but you can prevent it from destroying the balls. So have fun while saving the world. Much like Atari Breakout, this one no longer works within Google search but still works inside elgooG.
7. Minesweeper
Who among us has not been frustrated by the Minesweeper game on Windows? My guess is very few. Well, if you want to relieve that frustration or finally want to beat this game, you can play it directly on your browser.
Just search for “Minesweeper” on Google and you will get to play the game. The game is modernized with funky graphics and awesome sound effects. You are either going to enjoy playing this or tear off your hair in frustration.
8. Quick Draw
As Google is making huge advancements in machine learning, the company is letting users test its capability through simple games. Google released Quick Draw, an AI experiment but a kind of game that predicts drawings.
It asks the user to draw something on the page and Google’s neural network tries to identify the doodling. While drawing, Google keeps guessing the doodle and it’s fun to watch.
9. Let’s Make a Movie!
This Google Doodle game was created as a tribute to the legendary Japanese special effects director and filmmaker, Eiji Tsuburaya. Tsuburaya was the genius behind shows like Ultraman and Godzilla in the 1950s to 1960s. These movies became cult classics, and now, this game allows you to become a filmmaker who needs to get the production process of Godzilla right. It’s super fun and a great way to be in Tsuburaya’s shoes!
10. Basketball
If you can’t get enough of the NBAs, and have been a lifelong basketball fan, this game should really do it for you. It’s nothing over the top, and just a classic point-and-shoot take on the game. As you score those goals, see the points in the background scoreboard go up. Definitely a great time killer for a basketball google doodle game, if not the best.
11. Cricket
Have you had a rough day and want to play some light games? Well, there is a cricket Google Doodle game for you. It lets you play cricket with great animations and controls. Just click on the link below and get going. Google made this interactive game during the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, and it has been one of my cricket Google games to play.
12. Garden Gnomes
Google published Gnome Doodle in 2018 which is an interactive game based on German garden dwarfs. In simple terms, Gnomes are small statues that are placed in gardens. Germans believe that Gnome protects the garden and brings good fortune.
So in this game, you have a catapult to launch the Gnome to the farthest field of the garden. The farther Gnome travels, the more flowers are planted and you also get more points. It’s a beautiful game and you are going to enjoy playing it.
13. Soccer
Soccer is one of the best interactive games you can play on Google Doodles. It was created during the 2012 Olympics and it’s still the most popular Google games for playing soccer online. Interactive doodles are quite popular because of no downloads and great visuals. You have Google as your opponent kicking the ball to the goalpost and you will have to defend as a goalkeeper. It can get really interesting once you cross certain levels.
14. Dino Game
T-Rex is the most popular Google Doodle game, which is known to almost every Chrome user. If you don’t know about T-Rex, it’s a hidden game on Google Chrome that only gets activated when you don’t have an internet connection. When the internet is down, just press the space key in the ‘No Internet’ tab to start playing the game.
Is that brand new information to you? I hope not. The game is quite good and challenging once you go past certain levels. It’s an enjoyable game until the internet is restored. If you don’t want to wait for your internet connection to die, you can click on the link below to play the game. What’s more is, you can also choose to Start slower. You can either try turning off your Wi-Fi and searching something on Google to trigger it, or try the replica linked below!
15. Santa Tracker
Since 2004, Google has been creating a Christmas-themed Santa Tracker which allows the user to track Santa by playing various games. There are a couple of fun games with refreshing animations and artwork.
If you want to explore the world of Santa, this is a cool hidden Google game that you can play. Google keeps adding new activities and games during December of every year, so make sure you check the website during Christmas for surprises.
16. Pony Express
In Pony Express, you play as a horse rider who has to collect as many letters as possible out of the 100 letters that are laid out for you along the way. Oh also, there will be some pretty big boulders, some heavy snow dropping out of nowhere and even rivers that you will have to avoid to get to the finish line with those letters intact. Super fun, right? You should definitely try it out!
17. Space Invaders
The classic Nokia days are not gone yet, thanks to the existence of games like Space Invaders. This Google game takes you on a nostalgic ride through space, as you have to fight off hordes of enemies on the other side. However, don’t be fooled by the initial difficulty of the game. It gets pretty difficult, pretty fast. But, it’s a whole lot of fun and a whole lot of shooting!
18. Dr. Who’s 50th Anniversary
The interactive Dr. Who’s 50th Anniversary Google Doodle game lets you become the famed protagonist for a while. You will have to avoid robots and find all the letterings of the word “Google” to make it through. The classic arcade-style gameplay it follows is surely a lot of fun and will keep you engaged. I certainly was, and would surely recommend playing it.
19. Celebrating Popcorn
If you have exhausted the Google Games catalog and are looking for new titles to try out, the recent Celebrating Popcorn Doodle game is the way to go. This super fun Google game came into existence to celebrate the world’s largest-ever popcorn machine that was created four years ago at the Carnival Magic Theme Park in Phuket, Thailand.
This is a 59-player battle royale that sees you take on the role of a kernel and go against some pretty vicious bosses, from a stick of butter to a salt shaker. You will need to evade projectiles and stay alive till the very end. A true survival of the fittest, in other words.
However, don’t you dare underestimate yourself, as you also have three different powers to choose from. You can also either go solo or play with up to three of your friends in a squad! All-in-all, one heck of a Google Doodle game that you should play.
20. Doodle Champion Island Games
Rolled out back in 2021 to celebrate the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, Doodle Champion Island Games is easily one of the best Google Doodles out there! If you have been a fan of those classic Pokemon games since your childhood, you will love Doodle Champion Island Games. From a nostalgic chiptune playing in the background to a beautiful setting, this game has it all.
What makes it one of the most enjoyable and addictive Google Doodle games are the numerous in-game activities it sports. From table tennis and archery to rugby and skateboarding, these mini-games will keep you going for hours on end!
That was our list of the best Google games you can play to pass the time. If you ask me, my personal favorites among Google games are Pac-Man, Pony Express, Space Invaders, Garden Gnomes, Snake Game, and Cricket. What about you? Which of these games did you really like? Let us know in the comments down below!
To turn on Google Gravity, search for the term ‘Google Gravity’ and click on the first link that reads ‘Google Gravity – Mr. Doob’. You can also try the website right here.
Google Mirror, also known as ElgooG, is a mirrored version of Google Search. It flips the entire search page and shows the results in a rotated form.
Google Breakout refers to Atari Breakout developed by Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak. You can check out how to play Atari Breakout from here.
My favorite Google Easter egg of all time is the Thanos Easter egg which snaps half of the search results. I also find myself doing a barrel roll of the search results page when I’m bored (type ‘do a barrel roll’ in the Google search box).
