YouTube has introduced Playables, an online gaming feature within the YouTube app, akin to Netflix Games. Being looked at as YouTube’s attempt to experiment with the online gaming industry, Playables is available with a Premium subscription. This move follows the trend set by competitors like Amazon and Netflix, focusing on mobile gaming due to its lower development and maintenance costs. Notably, YouTube's earlier venture into gaming, Stadia, faced failure, leading to a shift in strategy. Playables offers around 30 easy-to-play mini-games, accessible without downloads, targeting both kids and adults. The selection includes titles like Angry Birds Showdown and Brain Out, emphasizing accessibility over graphically intensive games. The success of Playables may determine its continuation, given Google's history of discontinuing ambitious projects.