Just as Windows 10, Windows 11 includes a built-in uninstaller easily accessible through the Start menu and the Settings screen. And for those of you that are nostalgic about the Windows XP era, the classic Programs and Features menu is still buried inside Control Panel and can be used to uninstall games & programs. Note: From our own testing, it turns out that removing games using Windows 11’s built-in options still runs the risk of leaving behind leftover folders, files, and Registry entries. If you want to ensure that doesn’t happen, you still need to use a third-party uninstaller. Let’s go over all your options and walk you through every potential way of uninstalling a game on Windows 11.
Uninstall via the Start Menu
This is hands down the easiest way to uninstall a game from Windows 11. All you have to do is pop-open a Start button and look for the game you wish to remove via the search option at the top (if the game is not already featured among the pinned items). Next, from the list of results, right-click on the game that you wish to uninstall from Windows 11 and choose Uninstall from the context menu that just appeared. Note: Unlike on Windows 10, clicking the Uninstall button from the context menu on Windows 11 will take you directly to the Programs and Feature menu. Once inside, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation.
Uninstall via Programs and Features Menu
If you’re an old-school Control Panel person (like me), you’ll be happy to know that the Programs and Features interface is available since Windows XP makes its return on Windows 11. You’ll be able to access it via Control Panel or by running a Run command that will take you directly to the familiar uninstallation window. Follow the steps below for instructions on how to uninstall Windows 11 games from the Programs and Features menu: Note: Keep in mind that this uninstallation method (as well as the one above) is prone to leaving behind leftover game files and registry keys.
Uninstall via App Settings
If you want to use the new & revamped uninstaller, you should uninstall your Windows 11 games from the Apps & Features interface. In my opinion, this is the best native uninstalling option on Windows 11 since it gives you an easy view of all the programs you can uninstall – This includes both Windows Universal Platform Apps (UWP) and standard (traditional) desktop applications. Note: Keep in mind that the Apps & Features uninstaller is also prone to leave behind leftover files. If you want to ensure that the game is completely removed, a 3rd party uninstaller is currently your only option. If you want to uninstall your Windows 11 games via the Apps & Features uninstaller, follow the instructions below:
Uninstall via 3rd party Uninstaller
Windows 11 (just like its predecessor) it’s not good at keeping track of every file that gets generated after you initially install a game or application on your PC. This creates a slight issue when you need to uninstall something because as you’ll often see, the uninstallation handled by the native module will often leave behind leftover files or settings that will remain long after you’ve uninstalled the parent application. Fortunately, if you’re a PC ‘clean freak’, there are several 3rd party options that will allow you to fully remove a game from Windows 11. There are a lot of 3rd party uninstallers that can get the job done, but we recommend using one of the following since they’ve already been updated for Windows 11:
Revo UninstallerIObit UninstallerAshampoo Uninstaller
If you’re looking for specific instructions on how to use a 3rd party uninstaller to uninstall a game on Windows 11, follow the instructions below. We’ve shown you how to do it using Revo Uninstaller:
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