1. Using Windows Settings to View Installed Games

The easiest method to view all games installed on Windows is by using the Windows Settings app. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open Windows Settings by pressing Windows + I keys.
2. Go to the Apps section.
3. In the Apps & features section, scroll down to see a list of all installed applications, including games.
4. You can filter the list to show only games or sort by name, size, or installation date.

This method will show all programs, but games from platforms like Steam may not always appear here.

2. Using the Start Menu to Find Installed Games

Another quick way to view games is by using the Start Menu. All games installed on your system should be visible in the Start Menu. Here’s how:

1. Press the Windows key to open the Start Menu.
2. Scroll through the list of installed programs to find your games.
3. Games installed via Microsoft Store, Steam, and other platforms should appear here.

This method is particularly useful for games that have integrated directly with the Windows system.

3. Using the Game Bar to View All Installed Games

The Windows Game Bar is another great tool for viewing games installed on your computer. Follow these steps:

1. Press Windows + G to open the Game Bar.
2. Click on the Xbox button in the Game Bar.
3. From here, you can access your library of installed games.

The Game Bar shows all your Xbox and Game Pass titles, but games from other platforms like Steam may not appear here unless integrated into the Xbox app.

4. Using Steam to View Installed Games

If you use Steam, it provides an easy way to view all games installed on your Windows PC. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Steam client.
2. Go to the Library tab.
3. On the left side, you will see a list of all games you’ve installed through Steam.
4. To view all your games, click on Installed under the Filters section.

Steam also provides options to uninstall or verify game files if needed.

5. Using Epic Games Launcher to View Installed Games

Epic Games Launcher is another popular platform for PC games. Here’s how you can see your installed games:

1. Open the Epic Games Launcher.
2. Navigate to the Library tab on the left side.
3. Installed games will appear in the list, and you can easily launch or uninstall them.

Epic Games Launcher also lets you view the size and last played date for each game.

6. Using the Microsoft Store to View Installed Games

For games installed through the Microsoft Store or Xbox Game Pass, follow these steps:

1. Open the Microsoft Store app.
2. Click on your profile picture at the top-right corner.
3. Go to My Library to view all the games you’ve installed through the store.

This method is specific to Microsoft Store games, including Xbox Game Pass titles.

7. Using Third-Party Game Managers

If you’re a gamer who uses multiple game platforms, managing and viewing all your installed games can get overwhelming. Thankfully, third-party game managers can help. Programs like LaunchBox or Playnite allow you to integrate various platforms and view all your games in one place, making it easy to launch any game from any platform.

8. Searching for Games Using File Explorer

If you’re unsure where a particular game is installed, you can search for it using File Explorer. Here’s how to find games manually:

1. Open File Explorer.
2. In the search bar, type the name of the game or use common game file extensions like .exe or .appx.
3. Once you locate the game folder, you can open it and run the game directly from there.

9. Checking Game Folders Manually

Games installed on your system typically reside in specific folders, depending on where they were installed. The default directories are:

• C:\Program Files (x86) for 32-bit games.
• C:\Program Files for 64-bit games.
• C:\Users[Your Name]\AppData\Local for some game settings.

You can browse these folders manually or search for them to find your installed games.

10. Using Task Manager to Check Running Games

If you’re already running a game and want to check if it’s installed and running on your system, you can do so through Task Manager:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Go to the Processes tab.
3. Look for the game or game client (e.g., Steam, Epic Games) in the list of running applications.

This will tell you which games are currently running on your system.