JioGamesCloud Launched: How to Play, List of Games, Requirements, Performance, and More

Roughly three years ago, Jioshowed us a demoof FIFA 19 cloud gaming at the AGM 2019 event. Fast forward to 2022, and the company is finally materializing its goals. Jio has launched the Beta version of its cloud gaming platform. Dubbed JioGamesCloud, it’s an online cloud gaming platform that lets you play desktop titles on any device (be it your web browser, Android phone, or iPhone) without requiring high-end hardware. So if you are interested in Jio’s cloud gaming service in India, follow our explainer on JioGamesCloud, its pricing, hardware requirements, performance, and more. On that note, let’s learn how to use JioGamesCloud for cloud gaming in India.

Everything Explained About JioGamesCloud (2022)

In this article, you will learn all the details about the recently-launched JioGamesCloud service. From explaining what is JioGamesCloud to exploring its games library and pricing, we have covered all the aspects. So let’s dive in and have a look at India’s new cloud gaming service:

What is JioGamesCloud Game Streaming?

As the name suggests, JioGamesCloud is a cloud gaming platform launched by Reliance Jio in India. It’s an online cloud gaming platform similar toNvidia GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Amazon Luna, and now-discontinuedGoogle Stadia.You can play desktop-level games, including AAA titles and casual games, on your smartphone, computer, tablet, TV, or Jio’s STB box without downloading them on your device. The games are installed on Jio’s cloud servers, and you can simply stream them on your device. You don’t need a high-end PC or a gaming console to enjoy graphics-intensive games.

Currently, the platform has been launched in Beta, and only users who have access to the “Early Access Program” can play games on the platform. As for the back-end infrastructure, it seemsJioGamesCloud has partnered with Nvidiaand is running on GeForceNow’s technology. Some Reddit usersfoundthe GeForce Now integration on Jio’s Set-Top Box (STB), so you get the drift.

Apart from that, JioGamesCloud does not allow you to connect your Steam or EA library at the moment. You can only play titles already available on the platform. Sure, that’s a bummer, but don’t forget thatthe service is currently in Beta, and it might add new features before the stable release. As for the server locations, we have no information on this aspect yet. However, we tried out JioGamesCloud in Kolkata and New Delhi, and it worked fairly well (more on the performance below).

Is JioGamesCloud Free to Use?

Right now, JioGamesCloud is free to use, and anyone can join the Early Access Program to enjoy the available games on their devices. You don’t even have to be a Reliance Jio network user. That said, Jio says that once the platform exits the Beta program, you will have topay a monthly feeto play games on JioGamesCloud. So yeah, the Beta version ofJioGamesCloud is currently free.

Requirements to Play Games on JioGamesCloud

As for the requirements, there are a few things that users need to keep in mind before playing games on the JioGamesCloud platform. They are as under:

As should be obvious, cloud gaming requires a stable internet connection. And as stated by Jio on their FAQ page, JioGamesCloud will run smoothly on your browser or smartphone if you have abandwidth of 20Mbps. Other than that, you need a compatible device to use the platform and play games on JioGamesCloud.

Currently, Jio’s cloud gaming platform is available on Android smartphones via theJioGames app, so it’s likely you can access the service on Android tablets as well. On desktops, you canuse the web appon Windows PCs, macOS, and Linux computers. For now, iPhone users can use the web app in Safari to stream games from JioGamesCloud.

I also tried running JioGamesCloud on a Chromebook, and it worked without any issues. That means anymodern browser for Windowsor Mac (likely Chromium-based) can run JioGamesCloud via the web app. As for TV support, if you haveJio’s Set-Top Box, you can stream cloud games via the JioGames app. However, Android TVs have not received support for Jio’s cloud gaming service just yet.

Coming to controller support, Jio states you canconnect any Bluetooth-enabled or wired gaming controllerto your device to play games on JioGamesCloud. Basically, your Xbox or PlayStation controllers will work fine on JioGamesCloud. For your information, Jio also sells a separate gaming controller for Rs 3,499 (Buy here).

List of Games on JioGamesCloud (December 2022)

As mentioned above, you can’t sync your online games library from Steam and other gaming services to JioGamesCloud. Currently, there are only a limited number of titles available in the Beta version of JioGamesCloud. Some of them areShadow Tactics, The Uncertain, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Deliver Us The Moon, God’s Trigger, Saints Row, and more.

The library has been categorized into various genres, includingAdventure, Action, Casual, Platform, Puzzle, Racing, and Sports. To list more games, you have access to Ice Age, Kill It With Fire, Steel Rats, Among the Sleep, Grip: Combat racing, Redout, Kick Off, etc. You can check out the complete list of games available on JioGamesCloud service in India right here:

How to Sign Up and Play Games on JioGamesCloud

In case you are wondering, you can register and freely play games on JioGamesCloud, even if you are a non-Jio user. Right now, it’s free to use, but you will have to pay a monthly fee after the Beta program ends. In this tutorial, I’m testing JioGamesCloud on a Chromebook (in a browser), but the steps are similar for other devices as well. So let’s look at how it works:

1. First,head to JioGamesCloud’sofficial websiteto access the service. If you are using an Android phone or Jio’s Set-Top Box, install theJioGames app(Free). Then, enter your phone number and authenticate with an OTP to register for a free account.

2. After that, open any game you wish to play and click on “Play Now“.

Note: Remember that you will need to go to the “Cloud” tab from the bottom navigation bar in the Jio Games app on Android to access the cloud gaming service.

3. Now, JioGamesCloud will prompt you to enroll in the “Early Access Program“. Fill out the required details and click on “Submit”. The process remains the same on mobile as well.

4. Next, log out andwait 5 minutesto get whitelisted. Now, go ahead and log in to JioGamesCloud once again. This time, you will be able to play games on JioGamesCloud. Pick your choice of game and click on “Play Now“.

5. A new window will then open up, and the game will start loading. Here,press any keyto continue the game.

6. At the bottom, you canchoose the resolution(up to 1080p) and bitrate (up to 16Mbps). You can also click on thecontroller iconto enable or disable it.

7. Now, thegame will launch, and you can play without much friction. On the desktop, the WASD controls and mouse support work just fine. You can also use your controller, and it will automatically connect to it. In case you are having issues, you can join the official Discord server (visit) for JioGamesCloud to discuss and find solutions.

First Impressions of JioGamesCloud

I played a few games on my Chromebook, Windows PC, and Android smartphone on a 100 Mbps internet connection, and JioGamesCloud performed well. For your information, my location is Kolkata, and the platform does not allow you to choose the server manually as of now. While running Shadow Tactics on my Android phone, it was consistentlydelivering around 45 to 50 FPSin 1080p resolution. You can connect a gaming controller for seamless gameplay, but if you don’t have one, you can use the on-screen touch controls. The touch controls are a good addition, but they were a little finicky in my brief testing.

I also tried running JioGamesCloud on mobile data (on Airtel’s 4G network), and the performance (as I expected) dropped a bit. The game stream switched to 720p resolution, but the frame rate was still close to 46FPS. I also encountered some screen tearing and rubberbanding, and there was a slight delay in responsiveness, which is kind of expected on mobile data. However, asJio 5GandAirtel 5Gnetworks go on to expand their services in India, cloud gaming on JioGamesCloud will certainly get better.

Using the web app on my Chromebook and PC, the servicedefaulted to 720p resolution and 8Mbps bitrate. The quality was not as good as the Jio Games Android app. I had to manually increase the resolution and bitrate to the max, but for some reason, it was stuck on the default settings. It only improved after I moved to a wired Ethernet connection, which is a bit strange.

As far as input latency and responsiveness are concerned, the Android app didn’t have any major issues during my test period. However, the controls were a bit laggy with the keyboard and mouse controls on the JioGamesCloud web app.

Besides that, I didn’t face long wait times before the game launched. Every game started almost immediately, which is nice to experience on an Indian cloud gaming platform. Other than that, there wereno audio glitches or connectivity issueswhile playing the games on the Beta version of JioGamesCloud.

Overall, JioGamesCloud performed beyond my expectations, and it didn’t have any major stutter or latency issues. It may be because there are very few users on the platform right now, but still, the performance is something to be hopeful about. You should definitely give it a try, especially if you are a smartphone user and live in an area with 5G connectivity.

Excited to Try JioGamesCloud Game Streaming Service?

So that is everything you need to know about Reliance Jio’s new cloud game streaming service called JioGamesCloud. We have mentioned all the details regarding requirements, pricing, controller support, performance, game library, how to play games on JioGamesClouds, and more. Anyway, that is all from us. If you wish to learn how torun Nvidia GeForce Now on Chromebooks in India, head to our linked article. And if you have any questions, let us know in the comment section below.

Arjun Sha

Passionate about Windows, ChromeOS, Android, security and privacy issues. Have a penchant to solve everyday computing problems.

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