Turn your Chromebook
into a Gaming PC
Play Windows games on your Chromebook! With Shadow, get instant access to a full Windows PC in the cloud. Enjoy thousands of games and apps, smoothly and without limits; even after Steam support ends!
No Steam on Chromebook?
No problem.
Steam will no longer be available on Chromebook starting in 2026.
Thanks to Shadow PC you can easily play PC games on your Chromebook, even without Steam. No install, full Windows in your browser.
Direcly access your cloud-gaming Windows PC through Chrome by connecting to https://pc.shadow.tech/.
Run Adobe, Office, any Windows software on your Chromebook
No expensive PC needed, upgrades in cloud, cancel anytime
Chromebooks aren’t built for gaming. Shadow fixes that.
And it's not just Windows games: get full Windows softwares on your Chromebook
High end performances
Access a Windows gaming PC directly from ChromeOS and enjoy powerful RTX hardware, 1080p/1440p, fast 1Gbps downloads : play any AAA game with Ultra settings.
A powerful gaming PC accessible from all your devices and even from a browser
In addition to your Chromebook, access your Shadow PC from your phone, tablet, and even your TV!
Install all your favorite platforms on your Chromebook and enjoy all your games on ChromeOS thanks to Shadow PC!
Your Gaming PC in just a few clicks
Shadow runs games directly from powerful remote servers, providing you with a Windows gaming PC experience equipped with Nvidia graphics, no matter your device! Whether you use a Chromebook, a PC, a Mac, or Linux device, using your Shadow PC is easy:
Choose the plan that best suits your gaming needs.
Download the app or use it directly in your browser via pc.shadow.tech
Launch Shadow, install your favorite game on it and start playing. it’s that simple!
Performance tailored to you
Shadow PC offers multiple plans, allowing you to choose the optimal performance level for your cloud gaming setup based on your needs. Better yet: Shadow plans have no commitments, so you can switch plans freely or cancel anytime!
The Neo offer is ideal for passionate gamers seeking smooth gameplay and sharp graphics in 1080p or 1440p, to fully enjoy the latest hits.
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GPU NVIDIA® RTX 2000 ADA 16 GB (Geforce RTX 4060 - class GPU)
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AMD EPYC 9354P 8 vCores - 3.25 GHz
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16 GB RAM
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C:\ 512 GB SSD
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D:\ Up to 5 TB of HDD
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Windows 10 Home (Possible upgrade to Windows 11)
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Up to 1 Gb/s of bandwidth
Power is for the most demanding gamers who push the settings of the latest games to the max and dream of ray tracing.
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GPU NVIDIA® RTX™ A4500 20 GB (Geforce RTX 3070 Ti - class GPU)
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AMD EPYC™ 8 vCores (up to 3,7 GHz)
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28 GB RAM
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C:\ 512 GB SSD
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D:\ Up to 5 TB of HDD
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Windows 10 Home (Possible upgrade to Windows 11)
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Up to 1 Gb/s of bandwidth
Your favorite Windows games on Chromebook
With Shadow PC, you get access to a full Windows computer in the Cloud, **turning any Chromebook into a powerful gaming PC**; no emulation or complex setup required!
Launch your favorite Windows games and apps on your Chromebook in just a few clicks, while still enjoying the everyday comfort of ChromeOS!
Native performance (no emulation, no virtualization)
Compatible with any Mac (MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, iMac, etc.)
Also compatible with Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad
What our users say
“The application is very easy to use and proper operation depends solely on the quality of the connection. The hardware provided works perfectly and is very efficient.”
“I've had shadow pc for almost 2 years.
Being able to play Steam games on my phone in super quality and without slowdowns is great. I recommend.”
“Shadow is my favorite. I can play my games even if my computer doesn't have the necessary power, thanks to my internet connection and my Shadow pc online! Pure pleasure.”
FAQ
Shadow PC is a cloud computing service that gives your Chromebook access to a full Windows desktop in the cloud. In other words, it gives access to a powerful Windows PC that you can stream to any device. On a Chromebook, you can launch Shadow through the Chrome browser (no installation needed) or via the Shadow chromebook app, and then use that remote Windows PC to install any software or games you want. It essentially turns your Chromebook into a high-end Windows machine through streaming.
Google has officially announced that Steam for Chromebooks will be discontinued on January 1, 2026. After that date, Steam games will no longer run on Chrome OS. However, you can still play PC games on a Chromebook via cloud gaming services like Shadow, which let you stream games from a powerful Windows PC in the cloud.
After Steam support ends, cloud gaming is the best alternative for playing PC games on a Chromebook. Shadow let you continue playing PC titles by streaming them from powerful servers. Shadow PC is an especially flexible option: it gives you a full Windows environment in the cloud where you can install Steam and all your games, replacing the need for native Steam on Chrome OS. This way, you can keep enjoying your Steam library on a Chromebook via Shadow even after 2025.
Yes. You can play PC games on a Chromebook, but not by installing them directly on Chrome OS. Instead, you can use cloud gaming services or a remote Windows PC. For example, Shadow lets you stream a full Windows gaming PC to your Chromebook, so you can install and play any PC games (Steam, Epic, etc.) with great performance. This means even a basic Chromebook can run AAA PC games via Shadow, as long as you have a good Internet connection.
Yes, Chromebooks are actually great for cloud gaming, because all the heavy processing is handled on remote servers. You don’t need a high-end laptop; even an affordable Chromebook can stream AAA games smoothly if your Internet connection is solid. Cloud gaming services like Shadow effectively turn your Chromebook into a high-performance gaming PC via the internet, letting you play demanding games without worrying about your device’s specs.
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