To "unlink" games from Google Play Games, you primarily need to delete the specific game's data from your Google Play Games profile via the Play Games app on your Android device. This process effectively removes the saved progress and achievements for that game from your Google Play Games account.
When you want to disconnect a game from your Google Play Games profile, the most direct method is to remove its associated data. This is particularly useful for games you no longer play or if you wish to start a game completely fresh without past saved data.
Steps to Delete Game Data from Google Play Games
Follow these instructions on your Android phone or tablet to remove individual game data:
- Open the Play Games App: On your Android phone or tablet, locate and open the Play Games app. This is the central hub for managing your gaming profile, achievements, and cloud-saved game progress.
- Access Settings: At the top of the screen, tap on the More icon (usually represented by three vertical dots or a hamburger menu). From the menu that appears, select Settings.
- Navigate to Data Management: Within the Settings menu, find and tap on Delete Play Games account & data. This section allows you to manage your overall Play Games data.
- Delete Individual Game Data:
- Scroll down to locate the section labeled "Delete individual game data."
- You will see a list of games that have data linked to your Google Play Games profile.
- Find the specific game whose data you wish to "unlink" or remove.
- Next to the game's name, tap the Delete button.
Confirming this action will remove all saved progress, achievements (specific to that game), and any other data associated with that particular game from your Google Play Games profile.
Important Considerations
- What This Action Does: This process specifically deletes the game data stored within your Google Play Games profile. It does not uninstall the game from your device, nor does it remove the game from your Google Play Store library.
- Starting Fresh: If you reinstall the game after deleting its data from Play Games, you will typically start with a fresh game profile, as long as the game primarily relies on Google Play Games for its cloud saving.
- Game-Specific Accounts: Many modern games also offer their own internal account systems (e.g., Supercell ID, Kingdom ID, etc.) for cross-platform saving or social features. Deleting data from Google Play Games does not affect these separate, game-specific accounts. To manage or delete those, you would need to do so directly within the game's settings or by contacting the game developer's support.
For more information, you can refer to the official Google Play Help resources on managing your Play Games profile and data: Delete your Play Games profile and data.
