在Windows 10中，微软(Microsoft)终于设法将其所有分发平台集中在一个地方，即Microsoft Store，使其成为 PC 和主机游戏的集中分发点(distribution point)。这种趋势在Windows 11中继续存在：您可以在Xbox One或 Windows PC 上购买（某些）游戏一次，并且可以在两个平台上玩它们。从Microsoft Store(Microsoft Store)获取游戏的好处是公司提供了增强的安全性。如果您已准备好开始您的Windows 游戏(Windows gaming)冒险，让我们了解如何从Microsoft Store获取游戏：
注意：(NOTE:)本文适用于Windows 11和Windows 10。屏幕截图来自Windows 11，但下面描述的方法对两种操作系统的工作方式相同。如果你想知道你电脑上的Windows版本，这里有一篇关于这个主题的文章：如何分辨我有什么Windows（11 种方式）
第 1 步(Step 1)：确保您拥有Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)
要从Microsoft Store访问和下载(access and download)所有游戏，您需要在Windows中使用Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)进行身份验证。如果您使用Xbox Live、OneDrive、Outlook.com 或 Office(Outlook.com or Office) 365 等服务，则您已经拥有一项。如果您没有Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)，您可以通过访问注册页面(the sign-up page)来创建一个。
创建 Microsoft 帐户
有关帐户创建过程(account creation process)的完整详细信息，请阅读如何(How)使用或不使用Microsoft 电子邮件(Microsoft email)地址创建Microsoft 帐户。(Microsoft account)创建Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)后，我们鼓励您将其添加到Windows并将其用作您的用户帐户(user account)。如果您不想创建帐户，您仍然可以使用Microsoft Store，但您将无法购买游戏或访问某些免费游戏。这是一篇描述(article describing)如何(How)在没有Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)的情况下在Windows中使用Microsoft Store的文章(Microsoft Store)
第 2 步(Step 2)：启动Microsoft Store 应用(Microsoft Store app)
下一步是打开Microsoft Store。最简单的方法是单击或点击任务栏中的按钮。
从任务栏打开Microsoft Store
如果您选择不使用您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)登录Windows，您仍然可以使用 Microsoft Store。只需单击或点击(Just click or tap)应用程序窗口(app window)右上角(right corner)的个人资料图标，然后单击或点击(click or tap)登录(Sign in)。
登录 Microsoft Store
插入您的凭据，按Next按钮，然后单击Microsoft apps only链接。您现在应该拥有对Store(Store)的完全访问权限。
仅将您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)用于应用程序
第 3 步(Step 3)：浏览(Browse)Microsoft Store中可用的游戏
当您打开Microsoft Store 应用程序(Microsoft Store app)时，显示的第一个屏幕是主(Home )屏幕。在Windows 11中，单击或点击窗口左侧的游戏按钮。(Gaming)
转到Microsoft Store中的游戏部分(Gaming section)
您现在可以访问热门付费游戏(Top paid games)、新的和著名的 PC 游戏(New & notable PC games)、畅销游戏(Best selling games)、热门免费游戏(Top free games)等部分。您可以通过点击部分标题旁边的查看全部链接来展开每个部分。(See all)
(Expand)通过点击旁边的查看全部按钮(See)展开任何部分
如果您对要安装的游戏有想法，可以在Microsoft Store中搜索。只需(Simply)单击或点击窗口顶部的搜索框，然后开始输入关键字。(Search )Microsoft Store在您键入时为您提供建议列表。选择其中之一(Select one)，或者，如果您想要更多搜索结果，请单击或点击放大镜(magnifying glass)。
使用搜索框在(Search box)Microsoft Store上查找游戏
接下来，要仅显示与游戏相关的结果，请单击或点击(click or tap)游戏(Games)。
您可以使用部门按钮过滤结果
Microsoft Store 游戏库(Microsoft Store library)非常广泛，因此您可能希望缩小应用程序显示的游戏范围。单击(Click)或点击窗口右上角的过滤器以查看所有可用选项。(Filters)
单击(Click)或点击“过滤器”按钮(Filters button)以显示或隐藏它们
Microsoft Store有几个过滤器可用作下拉菜单。由于您正在搜索游戏，因此您需要将Departments one 设置为Games。然后，单击每个过滤器以探索其选项，使用此功能您可能会发现一些隐藏的宝石。
探索每个过滤器以发现选项
提示：(TIP:)除了游戏之外，您还可以使用Microsoft Store访问更多类型的内容。阅读本教程，了解您可以在Microsoft Store中做的 11 件事。
第 4 步(Step 4)：从Microsoft Store下载并安装游戏(Microsoft Store)
找到要安装的游戏后，单击或点击其磁贴以显示其页面。Microsoft Store中的游戏免费或付费。如果您想下载免费游戏，请单击或点击“获取”(Get)按钮。
从Microsoft Store获取免费游戏(Microsoft Store)
如果您对非免费游戏感兴趣，可以从商店(Store)购买。寻找显示游戏价格的蓝色按钮。单击(Click)或点击它并按照购买流程进行(purchasing process)操作。您必须提供信用卡或 PayPal 帐户(credit card or PayPal account)等付款详细信息才能完成购买。
您可以通过按显示价格的蓝色按钮(blue button)购买游戏
Microsoft Store中的许多游戏也可以通过购买Game Pass获得。购买(Buying)这样的通行证可以在一个月内解锁微软商店(Microsoft Store)中的大量游戏。期限届满后，您必须再购买一张通行证才能继续访问这些游戏。
部分游戏可以使用游戏通行证临时获得(Game Pass)
完成购买后，将执行下载，然后执行安装。Microsoft Store使用位于您之前单击下载/购买游戏的蓝色按钮中的进度条(progress bar)让您了解状态的最新信息。
安装进度(installation progress)显示在同一个按钮上
提示：(TIP:)如果您正在寻找可以在Microsoft Store中找到的游戏建议，请阅读从Microsoft Store下载的(Microsoft Store)最佳(Best)免费游戏。
第 5 步(Step 5)：运行从Microsoft Store下载的游戏(Microsoft Store)
安装完成后，显示进度的按钮变为播放(Play)按钮。
一旦按钮更改为“播放”，则游戏已安装
下次您想访问该游戏时，您无需返回Microsoft Store。您可以在开始菜单(Start Menu)中找到它。快捷方式会自动添加到应用程序列表中。
您可以在“开始”菜单的“(Start Menu)所有(All)应用”部分找到已安装的游戏
你喜欢Microsoft Store中的游戏吗？
Microsoft Store拥有大量可在Windows系统上玩的游戏库。它们的范围从多人游戏到共享/分屏游戏，从动作游戏到冒险或运动。您是否在(Did)Microsoft Store中找到了您喜欢的游戏？给我们留下(Leave)您最喜欢的评论。
How to download PC games from the Microsoft Store -
In Windows 10, Microsоft has finally managed to bring all their distribution platforms together in one place, in the Microsoft Store, makіng it a centralized distribution рoint for both PC and console gameѕ. This trend continues with Windows 11: you can purchase (some) games once, on either Xbox One or your Windows PC, and you can play them on both platforms. Τhe bonus of getting games from the Micrоsoft Store is the enhanced security offered by the company. If you are ready fоr your Windows gaming adventure, let's find out how to get gаmes from the Microsoft Store:
NOTE: This article applies to Windows 11 and Windows 10. The screenshots are from Windows 11, but the methods described below work the same for both operating systems. If you want to know what version of Windows you have on your computer, here is an article on the subject: How to tell what Windows I have (11 ways)
Step 1: Make sure that you have a Microsoft account
To access and download all the games from the Microsoft Store, you need to authenticate in Windows with a Microsoft account. If you use services such as Xbox Live, OneDrive, Outlook.com or Office 365, you already have one. If you don’t have a Microsoft account, you can create one by accessing the sign-up page.
Creating a Microsoft account
For the full details on the account creation process, read How to create a Microsoft account with or without a Microsoft email address. Once you’ve created your Microsoft account, we encourage you to add it to Windows and use it as your user account. If you don’t want to create an account, you can still use the Microsoft Store, but you won’t be able to buy games or access some of the free ones. Here is an article describing How to use the Microsoft Store in Windows without a Microsoft account
Step 2: Start the Microsoft Store app
The next step is to open the Microsoft Store. The easiest way to do it is by clicking or tapping its button in the taskbar.
Open the Microsoft Store from the taskbar
If you chose not to use your Microsoft account to sign into Windows, you can still use the Store with it. Just click or tap on the profile icon in the upper right corner of the app window, then click or tap on Sign in.
Sign into the Microsoft Store
Insert your credentials, press the Next button, then click on the Microsoft apps only link. You should now have full access to the Store.
Use your Microsoft account for apps only
Step 3: Browse the games available in the Microsoft Store
When you open the Microsoft Store app, the first screen shown is the Home one. In Windows 11, click or tap the Gaming button on the left side of the window.
Go to the Gaming section in the Microsoft Store
You can now access sections like Top paid games, New & notable PC games, Best selling games, Top free games, and so on. You can expand each section by tapping the See all link next to the section title.
Expand any section by tapping the See all button next to it
If you have an idea about a game you want to install, you can search for it in Microsoft Store. Simply click or tap on the Search box at the top of the window and start typing the keywords. Microsoft Store offers you a list of suggestions as you type. Select one of them or, if you want more search results, click or tap the magnifying glass.
Find a game on Microsoft Store using the Search box
Next, to only show the results that are relevant to gaming, click or tap on Games.
You can filter the results using the Departments buttons
The Microsoft Store library of games is quite extensive, so you might want to narrow down the games displayed by the app. Click or tap Filters in the top-right corner of the window to see all the available options.
Click or tap on the Filters button to show or hide them
The Microsoft Store has several filters available as drop-down menus. Since you’re searching for games, you need to set the Departments one to Games. Then, click each filter to explore its options, and you might find some hidden gems by using this feature.
Explore each filter to discover the options
TIP: In addition to games, you can use the Microsoft Store to access a lot more types of content. Read this tutorial to learn 11 things you can do in the Microsoft Store.
Step 4: Download and install games from the Microsoft Store
Once you have found the game that you want to install, click or tap on its tile to display its page. The games in the Microsoft Store are either free or paid. If you want to download a free game, click or tap the Get button.
Getting a free game from the Microsoft Store
If you are interested in a game that isn’t free, you can purchase it from the Store. Look for the blue button showing the price of the game. Click or tap on it and follow the purchasing process. You have to provide payment details like your credit card or PayPal account to finalize the purchase.
You can buy games by pressing the blue button which shows the price
Many games from the Microsoft Store are also available by purchasing a Game Pass. Buying such a pass unlocks a large number of games in the Microsoft Store for one month. After the period expires, you will have to buy another pass to continue to have access to those games.
Some games can be acquired temporarily by using a Game Pass
Once you have completed the purchase, the download and then the installation is performed. Microsoft Store keeps you updated on the status using a progress bar placed in the blue button you previously clicked to download/buy the game.
The installation progress is shown on the same button
TIP: If you are looking for suggestions of games that you can find in Microsoft Store, read Best free games to download from the Microsoft Store.
Step 5: Run the game(s) that you downloaded from the Microsoft Store
When the installation is finished, the button showing the progress changes to a Play button.
Once the button changes to Play, the game is installed
Next time you want to access the game, you do not need to come back to the Microsoft Store. You can find it in your Start Menu. A shortcut is added automatically in the list of apps.
You can find installed games in the All apps section of the Start Menu
Do you like the games in the Microsoft Store?
Microsoft Store has an extensive library of games that can be played on Windows systems. They range from multiplayer games to shared/split-screen ones and from action games to adventure or sports. Did you find games that you like in Microsoft Store? Leave us a comment with your favorite.
