Black Desert Launcher vs Google Play Games on PC
Black Desert Launcher
naeu.playblackdesert.comGoogle Play Games on PC
play.google.comSide by side
| Figure | Black Desert Launcher | Google Play Games on PC |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · PC Game Launchers | 7.7 (#9) | 7.7 (#10) |
| Spec score · Game launchers | 7.0 (#53) | 7.6 (#37) |
| Purpose | The Black Desert Launcher installs and starts Black Desert; the site says to install it if the game does not start. | Google Play Games lets users play mobile games on Windows PCs, with improved graphics and keyboard and mouse controls. |
| Security | Pearl Abyss says members should manage their account information and passwords, and encourages regular password changes. | Google says Google Play runs over 10,000 safety checks on every game it offers. |
| Support | The official site links to Pearl Abyss support and FAQ pages. | Google provides installation troubleshooting, a feedback option, a Help Center contact route, and a help community. |
Plans
Black Desert Launcher
- Traveler Edition$1, paid once
- Explorer Edition$20, paid once
- Conqueror Edition$45, paid once
In their own words
Black Desert Launcher
Black Desert Launcher has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Google Play Games on PC
Google Play Games on PC lets users play mobile games on Windows computers with keyboard and mouse controls and improved graphics. Google describes the catalog as containing over 200,000 games across mobile and PC. For selected games on compatible devices, players can sync their library and progress between mobile and PC; some paid titles use one purchase to unlock both versions. A shared gamer profile can track stats, streaks, progress, and achievements, while Google Play Points and rewards can be used for discounts and in-game items. Play Games Sidekick with Gemini Live can show stats, achievements, and tips, and offer conversational guidance while a downloaded Play game is running. The software is free, though games and in-game items may cost extra. A PC needs Windows 10 version 2004, an SSD with 10 GB available, 8 GB RAM, four physical CPU cores, compatible graphics, an administrator account, and hardware virtualization. Availability is limited to supported regions and a personal Google Account set to one of them. Only the first installer on a PC can play games there.