To download prime games, first claim your free titles on the Prime Gaming website, then download and install them using the Amazon Games app on Windows or through a linked third-party launcher. This process ensures you permanently add the games to your library with an active Amazon Prime membership.
How to download Prime Games: quick steps
- Sign in to the Prime Gaming website (gaming.amazon.com) with your Amazon Prime credentials.
- Browse the available games and click "Claim" on any title you want to add to your library permanently.
- Download and install the Amazon Games app from the Prime Gaming website on a Windows PC.
- Open the app, sign in, go to "Library," select the claimed game, and click "Download" to choose an installation folder.
- If the game requires a third-party launcher, link your account on the offer page, then download the game from that launcher's library.
Before you start: what you'll need
You need an Amazon account and an active Amazon Prime membership to access Prime Gaming benefits, including free games. If you're unsure about your membership status, you can check your account settings to check your Amazon Prime membership, and if you see unexpected Prime Video charges with Amazon Prime, that article can help clarify your bill. Setting up an Amazon account is straightforward, and activating a Prime membership unlocks the full range of gaming perks.
Step 1: claim your free games on the Prime Gaming website
Visit the Prime Gaming website and sign in with your Amazon Prime credentials. Open the "Games" tab or browse the available titles. Pick a game you want and click "Claim" to add it to your library. Once a game is claimed, it remains in your account permanently, even if your Prime membership is canceled later. However, the offer to claim each game expires if not redeemed within the specified timeframe, so claim titles promptly.
Step 2: download and install the Amazon Games app (Windows)
Download the Amazon Games app from the Prime Gaming website. Double-click the installer and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. The Amazon Games app is available for Windows only and is the primary tool for downloading most Prime Gaming PC titles.
Step 3: download your claimed game in the app
- Open the Amazon Games app and sign in with your Amazon account.
- Select "Library" on the left side of the app.
- Choose the game you claimed.
- Click "Download" and select an installation folder, then confirm.
Alternatively, in the "Library" panel, click "Ready to Install" to see all claimed games and click "Install" for each game you want to download.
How to download games that need other launchers
Many Prime Gaming titles require linking your Amazon account to external platforms such as Epic Games, GOG Galaxy, Riot, or Ubisoft Connect. On the Prime Gaming offer page for the game, click the "Link Account" prompt. Sign in to the required launcher and approve the connection. Then open that launcher (for example, the Epic Games Launcher or GOG Galaxy), find the claimed game in its library, and click "Download" to install it. This approach also lets you use grubhub with Amazon Prime benefits, though the game download process remains separate.
How to download Prime Games on a Mac
The Amazon Games app only runs on Windows, so Mac users must claim titles on the Prime Gaming website and download them exclusively through linked third-party launchers. After claiming a game on the website and linking the required launcher, open that launcher on your Mac. Find the claimed game in your library within that launcher and click "Download" to install it. Ensure the game supports macOS and your specific hardware (Intel or Apple Silicon), as some titles offer Windows-only builds.
Play instantly with Amazon Luna cloud streaming
Amazon Luna, a cloud gaming service included with Prime, allows streaming a rotating library of games without requiring downloads. Open Luna on your browser, Fire TV, or mobile device, pick a Prime title, select "Get game," and click "Play" to start cloud streaming. Luna availability varies by region.
