10 Best Video Games Based on Movies

Your favorite games could be made on popular movies, and you might not even realize it. Many developers have turned blockbuster films into exciting video games, allowing fans to experience their favorite stories in a whole new way. From action-packed adventures and open-world exploration to horror and superhero battles, these games bring iconic movie characters and worlds to life. In this list, we’ve rounded up some of the best video games based on movies that are worth playing.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (2024)

Based on: Raiders of the Lost Ark and the broader Indiana Jones.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a first-person adventure game set in 1937, hanging in between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. You get to play as Indiana Jones, while he goes through locations like the Vatican, Egypt, and Thailand trying to untangle the secret tied to some ancient power before his enemies try to catch up to him. There is a mix of wandering exploration, brainy puzzle work, stealth moments, direct combat and then those big cinematic beats. You can use Indy’s famous whip not just to take on foes, but also to get over obstacles, and to spot those sneaky hidden things you would miss otherwise.

RoboCop: Rogue City (2023)

Based on: The RoboCop

RoboCop: Rogue City is a first-person action game built on the RoboCop movies. You play as RoboCop, the half-human, half-machine police officer, and he’s out there fighting criminals, restoring order in those grim streets of Detroit. The gameplay leans hard into intense gunfights, investigations, and moral decisions that nudge the story in different directions. And because it sticks close to the films, it includes strong weapons and classic RoboCop characters, it ends up feeling pretty authentic for anyone who loves that iconic sci-fi franchise.

Alien: Isolation (2014)

Based on: Alien

Alien: Isolation is a survival horror video game that takes the 1979 classic film Alien as its main kind of inspiration. The plot lands in 2137, which is 15 years after the movie events, so everything is shifted, but the dread is still there. You control Amanda who is trying to learn the truth about what happened to her mother, and why she disappeared. Your job is basically to stay alive inside a space station that circles the gas giant KG-348, while it’s been overrun by extraterrestrial creatures. You’ll need to gather supplies while you look around for medical items, and then craft new things, plus use hacking skills to keep yourself going and not get wiped out.

Evil Dead: The Game (2022)

Based on: Evil Dead

Evil Dead: The Game is a multiplayer action horror setup, based on the Evil Dead movie series and also the TV show. You can go as the legendary hero, Ash Williams, and then later switch over to other survivors, while they team up to deal with undead creatures, complete the objectives, and stay upright after those scary assaults. But on the other hand you can also pick the Kandarian Demon, set up traps, and summon monsters to mess with the survivors’ pace. With all that action plus horror and that dark kind of humor, the whole thing really nails that specific atmosphere from the Evil Dead franchise.

Peter Jackson’s King Kong (2005)

Based on: King Kong

Peter Jackson’s King Kong game is based on the super popular King Kong movie, the one with Naomi Watts and Jack Black. King Kong shows the movie narrative from different angles, through characters like Jack Driscoll and King Kong himself. You can play as both the humans and the giant creature so you get the feeling of both worlds. Expect survival moments on Skull Island, fighting dangerous creatures while working with limited resources too. The game design is built in a way that basically moves you into the film, using a mostly minimal HUD plus cinematic design details, which makes it feel very movie-like.

Mad Max (2015)

Based on: Mad Max: Fury Road

Mad Max takes place in the same post-apocalyptic environment as the movie which follows Max’s efforts to stay alive while he rebuilds his iconic vehicle the Magnum Opus. The game replicates the desert environment of the movie while maintaining its violent combat and fast-paced vehicle warfare. It also allows players to navigate the open world while participating in vehicle battles which are based on the movie.

Jurassic Park: The Game (2011)

Based on: Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park: The Game serves as the perfect selection for dinosaur enthusiasts. The game creates a story-based adventure which occurs during the original movie’s timeline while introducing new characters and situations into its gameplay. The player needs to choose between different options while solving puzzles and trying to stay alive against dangerous dinosaur attacks. The interactive film experience of the game allows navigating dangerous suspenseful moments which the original movie presented.

LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2009)

Based on: Star Wars

The LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga tells the whole Star Wars saga with a humorous LEGO animated retelling. If you love LEGO then this game feels like a necessary experience for you. LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga lets players jump into key movie moments while they solve tricky puzzles, fight off enemies and collect every playable character. The movie adaptation keeps its core story beats, but it also adds comedic touches and multiplayer components, so it turns the original film into something more light and fun to experience.

Spider-Man 2 (2005)

Based on: Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2 is inspired by the popular movie, and it shows Peter Parker trying to keep his Spider-Man duties under control along with his regular day life. The players move through New York City by swinging along its streets, while also jumping into battles against villains like Doctor Octopus. The game gives you a real Spider-Man vibe with its open-world style and web-swinging mechanics that feel pretty authentic, which lets you relive the movie-based adventures. You really should play it if you’re a Spidey fan.

Batman Begins (2005)

Based on: Batman Begins

The game Batman Begins shows how Bruce Wayne evolves into Batman and fights crime in Gotham City just like the movie. The game requires players to use stealth and fear methods along with their gadgets for combat instead of direct conflict with opponents. Players will use shadows, intimidation, and Batman’s tools to defeat criminals, perfectly capturing the dark and realistic tone of the film. If you love the Batman movies, you will love this game too.