The Chrome Web Store remains an excellent resource for adding functionality to your Chrome browser or Chromebook. There are all kinds of extensions and add-ons for you to try, including themes to spice up your Chrome session and password managers for more security. The ecosystem of Chrome add-ons is really diverse but did you know there are also come games you can play there, too?

We'll give you a rundown on some of the best games available on the Chrome Web Store right now. While the dinosaur game might be fun for a while, you'll probably want to play something else eventually. From strategy games to casual games to pass the time, there's something for everyone.

Most of the games featured on this list are extensions or simple PWAs. Chrome apps have been an integral part of the Chrome experience for several years, but with the way the internet has evolved and how progressive web apps (PWAs) have improved so much, Chrome apps aren't as essential as they used to be, which is why Google has now phased them out.

Old versions of Chrome Apps are now unsupported on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and will no longer work on these platforms, though they'll still work on ChromeOS. You can still open the apps, and Chrome extensions and themes are unaffected by this change. The Chrome Web Store has not accepted new submissions of Chrome apps since March 2020, and from June 2022 onwards, the existing ones won't be updated any further.

If you're on a Chromebook, check out our list of the best games for ChromeOS if you want to check out games that are still supported.

BattleTabs

BattleTabs is a game made specifically for playing within a browser, which makes it perfect in Chrome. Matches are made to last just a few seconds, so you should be able to play the game without interrupting your workflow.

The game also features multiplayer support, building your own fleets of Vikings, and even queuing up multiple matches. If you're looking for something you won't be able to find anywhere else, or something that won't take a huge chunk of time, then this is the game to try.

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2048

2048 is perhaps the most well-known game on this list, and it's one of the few not presented as an app. It's actually a Chrome extension that pops up from any tab. The game's objective is to slide different number tiles on a grid, combining tiles with the same number to create new ones, until the player reaches tile 2048 to win (although the game allows you to keep playing after that point).

It's been one of the most popular casual puzzle games since it was first launched in 2014, and I've spent hours trying to get to 2048 (and was successful only once). If you're looking for a strategy game that will test you out, this is probably one of the best Chrome Web Store games you can get.

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Cut the Rope

Cut the Rope is an award-winning game where you use your touchscreen or mouse to feed little monsters with candy. You'll collect gold stars along the way for completing the puzzle in fewer moves and steps. There are also hidden in-game and in-level prizes.

This game has won multiple awards, including an Apple Design Award, a BAFTA, and a GDC Award, since its release in 2010. And it's still going strong even in 2023.

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Colorful Rubik's Cube

Want to drift away while you play with a Rubik's Cube? As it turns out, this is also something you can do from your Chrome browser with Colorful Rubik's Cube. Click or drag to rotate the cube, rows, and columns. Don't worry if you can't solve it in one sitting; you can also use the automatic save and restore feature to resume at any moment. If it gets too frustrating, you can also have the computer solve your game if you want to give up.

The developer says that brightly colored Rubik's Cube and amusing sounds are undoubtedly appealing, but if you wish, you can also turn off the effects.

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Gorescript Classic

Gorescript is a game that mimics '90s first-person shooters, and it meets that objective pretty well. It's fast-paced and reminds us of games like Doom, the 1993 MS-DOS classic where players have to fight their way through hordes of demons.

Gorescript's concept is more futuristic than a dungeon full of demons, though. It's also more complex than you might think. You need to scavenge ammunition, health doesn't regenerate, levels are not linear, and much more. It's not Doom, but it follows many of its basic concepts pretty well. It's definitely one of the best Chrome Web Store apps to get if you're looking for a challenge.

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Word Seek Deluxe

Word Seek Deluxe is a word search puzzle, and there's not really much more to it — or is there? You're given a grid of letters, and you need to find all the words on it.

This game is a cool option if you want to exercise your brain a little while having fun. It has some neat options, too. You can make it as complicated or as simple as you want, all puzzles are randomly generated to your specifications, and you can even make it more difficult by hiding the word list or vowels from the puzzle.

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Oh Hi

Keeping up with the logic/puzzle games, Oh Hi is a nice option as well. It's a simple logic game where your goal is to fill the grid. That's it. Of course, there's a series of rules. You're not allowed to place three red tiles or three blue tiles in a row or column; a full row or column must have the same number of blue tiles and red tiles; and no two rows or columns can be alike.

It's tricky to get the hang of it, but once you do, you're in for one of the best logic games available on the Chrome Web Store.

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Rocket Custa

Last but not least, there's Rocket Custa, which brings a slightly more relaxing, albeit still challenging, game. By controlling a rocket and avoiding comets, you can explore space and time and experience locations that "mankind has never seen before," according to the developer. That simple premise also means the game can range from easy to very hard depending on the level.

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Chrome Piano

Alright, this is not a game, but you can make it one! Who doesn't like messing with the piano? Chrome Piano is a simple app that lets you play the piano in your Chrome web browser. You can play a wide selection of music, record and playback songs, and so much more. It can result in hours of fun, maybe enough to get you to try an actual piano out!

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If you're interested in getting a puzzle/logic game you can exercise your brain with while you kill time, 2048 is an excellent option, while Rocket Custa is excellent if you just want something a little more casual. There's even a nearly full gaming experience with Gorescript Classic. These are all great games, and you're bound to find something you can spend some time with here.