Kongregate Arcade brings 300+ games to Android, wants to 'solve the game discovery problem'

It's no secret that the Android Marketplace doesn't share the iPhone App Store's surfeit of high-quality games but, as the platform continues to grow, we expect to see more land grabs. Today, one of browser-based gaming's cool kids is coming to the Android platform with 300+ Flash-based games in one download. Kongregate Arcade brings much of the web-based Kongregate service to the Android platform, including game ratings, achievements, comments, and even "mobile-only badges on top titles," all tied to your Kongregate account.

"In creating the Kongregate Arcade, we wanted to solve the game discovery problem that all Android owners have shared," said Jim Greer, CEO of Kongregate. To that end, the Arcade launched with over 300 games, with new titles promised weekly "with selection based on compatibility with the mobile platform and the ability to play on a touch screen device." Kongregate's also looking to create Android-exclusive games "which should further jumpstart Android as a viable gaming platform."

In order to get in on the action, you'll need an Android device running Android 2.2 (Froyo) or higher, with Flash 10.1 installed. You'll also need an internet connection though "select games can also be downloaded for offline play." Share your Kongregate usernames in the comments, so we can beat your Dolphin Olympics 2 score.

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