Windows 7 users will get a bit of a break. For them, compatible games (everything except MSN Go) will vanish in mere days on July 31st, 2019. The first ones to lose access will be Windows XP and Windows ME users. Just when you'll lose access will depend on your version of Windows. The software giant is shutting down several Internet Games for people using Windows 7 and earlier, including Backgammon, Checkers, Hearts, Reversi, Spades and MSN Go. Now, it's giving them more of a push by removing things dear to their hearts: their board and card games. Just try it once and let us know your thoughts.Microsoft has already given users of older Windows versions some not-so-subtle hints that it's time to move on. So, it’s time to revive those nostalgic games on your brand new Windows 11 OS. Play Windows 7 Games on Windows 11Īlthough Windows 11 does not ship with games that aren’t locked to the Microsoft Store, we can play those classic Windows 7 games by installing an unofficial package as we explained above. We tested this on the latest insider version of Windows 11 and didn’t come across any issues except for the internet-based games. Note that the internet games are not working as of now.Įven though the mentioned Windows 7 games package is intended for Windows 10 and 8 it’s working fine on Windows 11 too.