# How can I download games?

> Download games from official stores: Steam or Epic on PC, PlayStation Store, Xbox or Nintendo eShop on consoles, App Store or Google Play on phones.

The safest way to download games is through an official store for your device. On PC, use launchers such as Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG or the Xbox app. On consoles, use the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store on Xbox or the Nintendo eShop. On phones, use the App Store on iPhone or Google Play on Android. Sign in, find the game, buy it or select "Free," and the store downloads and installs it.

## On PC

1. Install a launcher: Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG Galaxy, Xbox app, EA app, Ubisoft Connect or Battle.net, depending on the game.
2. Create a free account and sign in.
3. Search for the game, buy it or claim it if it is free.
4. Click **Install**, choose a drive with enough space and wait for the download.

## On consoles

- **PlayStation:** open the PlayStation Store, select the game and choose Download.
- **Xbox:** open the Microsoft Store, or find games you own under My games & apps.
- **Nintendo Switch:** open the Nintendo eShop. Games you already own can be redownloaded from your account.

## On phones and tablets

- **iPhone and iPad:** App Store.
- **Android:** Google Play. Some phones also have their manufacturer's store, such as the Samsung Galaxy Store.

## Stay safe

- Avoid "free download" sites offering paid games. Pirated copies are illegal and are a common way to spread malware.
- On Android, install APK files only from the developer's official website, and only if you understand the risk.
- Check storage space before downloading; modern PC and console games can need 100 GB or more.

## FAQ

**How can I get games for free legally?**
Play free-to-play games such as Fortnite, Genshin Impact or Rocket League, claim the weekly free games on the Epic Games Store, or use free trials and demos on Steam and consoles.

**How do I play games in a browser?**
Many simple games run in the browser without downloading, and cloud services such as Xbox Cloud Gaming or GeForce Now stream full games to supported devices.

**How can I download a game without Google Play?**
Use another official store, such as the Galaxy Store on Samsung phones, or the developer's own site. Avoid unknown APK sites.

**How do I publish my own game on Google Play?**
Register a Google Play developer account in the Play Console, pay the one-time registration fee and follow Google's review process.

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