When a TV show becomes popular, it often expands beyond the screen into other forms of entertainment. Sometimes, this results in the series inspiring a game that lets fans interact with their favorite characters and worlds — in this case, it's mobile games. It doesn't matter if they're sitcoms, gritty dramas, or an anime series; countless TV franchises have been transformed into mobile experiences. That said, here are 15 mobile games based on TV shows that you can play right now. They range from casual puzzle titles to full-scale strategy RPG adventures.
15. The Office: Somehow We Manage
The Office: Somehow We Manage is a casual idle management game that recreates the everyday chaos of the Dunder Mifflin office. Players collect characters from the show, such as Michael and Dwight, and complete tasks inspired by memorable episodes. The game lets fans perform tasks to earn money that will help the Scranton branch from downsizing. Overall, it has a fun gameplay experience, but the game has received criticism in the past over its performance issues. Still, we think it's a truly authentic experience that pays its respects to the source material in a humorous way.
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14. Power Rangers: Legacy Wars
Power Rangers: Legacy Wars is a fighting game that brings together Rangers and villains from multiple eras of the Power Rangers franchise. Players collect characters, build teams, and battle others in real-time PvP fights. Each Ranger has unique abilities and special attacks that recreate the action-packed battles from the TV show.
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13. Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff
After another one of Peter Griffin’s fights with the giant chicken ends up destroying Quahog, players must rebuild the town piece by piece. Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff is a city-builder that lets players unlock dozens of characters from the show, complete absurd quests, and recreate iconic locations from the TV show. Like the series itself, the game is full of outrageous jokes, cutaway gags, and extremely ridiculous scenarios.
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12. The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land
Stylized as a tactical RPG, The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land is a game where players lead a group of survivors through dangerous missions in a zombie-infested world. Players can recruit familiar characters like Shane and Beth from the show, upgrade weapons, and make strategic decisions during turn-based combat. The game also focuses on survival and teamwork, as players will need to form alliances and build a strong camp for survivors.
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11. RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar
Based on the hit reality competition show RuPaul’s Drag Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar is a mobile game that blends fashion, strategy, and card collecting all into one. Players step into the Werk Room and must work their way to become the most iconic fashion designer and stylist around. Players can also build a roster of famous queens from the show, compete in style challenges, and take part in runway battles. With plenty of outfits to collect and events inspired by iconic Drag Race moments, the game does a solid job of recreating the glamorous and dramatic atmosphere from the series.
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10. Game of Thrones: Conquest
Based on the hit fantasy series, Game of Thrones, and novels by George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones: Conquest is a large-scale strategy game where players rule their own noble house in the world of Westeros. Players build castles, raise armies, form alliances, and build their own empire while competing for power with others on a shared map. The game features iconic locations and characters, which all set the stage for strategic PvP battles.
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9. Doctor Who: Lost in Time
Doctor Who: Lost in Time is an idle RPG where players travel across time and space alongside none other than the Doctor. Players can explore a novel storyline, gather companions (even when offline), defeat enemies, and upgrade characters while progressing through different eras of the Doctor Who universe. The game also features iconic locations, such as Gallifrey and Skaro, that really make the game feel more immersive. The artistic direction the game went with is super vibrant and colorful.
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8. American Dad! Apocalypse Soon
In this base-building strategy game, Roger accidentally triggers the apocalypse in Langley Falls while experimenting with alien technology. Players must rebuild the Smith family’s underground base, train an army of Roger clones, and fight hordes of enemies across various missions. The storyline and humor in American Dad! Apocalypse Soon reflects the show’s absurd and satirical beats. It's a quirky game, for sure.
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7. Narcos: Cartel Wars
Inspired by the Netflix series Narcos, Narcos: Cartel Wars is a strategy game that lets players run their own drug cartel. Players construct bases, recruit sicarios, and fight rival cartels in strategic battles. The game emphasizes expansion, alliances, and power struggles that see players go toe-to-toe with other cartels and the likes of the DEA. Players must carefully plan their moves if they want to survive in this incredibly hostile criminal underworld.
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6. Trailer Park Boys: Greasy Money
Trailer Park Boys: Greasy Money is an idle clicker game based on the cult comedy series Trailer Park Boys. Players help Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles run a variety of ridiculous money-making schemes throughout Sunnyvale Trailer Park. From making homemade alcohol to running questionable businesses, the game captures the show’s chaotic humor while letting players expand their operations and unlock notable characters from the series.
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5. Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade
Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade is a turn-based RPG based on the hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen, where players assemble teams of sorcerers to battle dangerous curses. The game follows an original storyline (while also revisiting familiar events), allowing players to fight alongside characters like Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Nobara Kugisaki. Players can upgrade abilities, unlock powerful techniques, and build strategic teams to overcome increasingly difficult enemies. With stylized visuals and cinematic skill animations, the game captures the supernatural action and energy of the series quite well.
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4. Stranger Things: 1984
Stranger Things: 1984 is a lesser-known retro pixel adventure game inspired by classic 8-bit titles from the 1980s, but largely based on the hit TV series. Players explore the town of Hawkins, solve puzzles, and complete missions while playing as different characters from the show. With its nostalgic graphics and soundtrack, the game captures a vintage gaming aesthetic that makes it a whole vibe.
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3. SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off
SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off is a mobile game based on the beloved animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. This cooking simulation lets players work alongside SpongeBob as he prepares Krabby Patties and other dishes for waves of hungry customers. Players can upgrade their kitchen equipment, unlock new restaurants across Bikini Bottom, and interact with the show's iconic characters like Patrick, Squidward, and Mr. Krabs.
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2. ONE PIECE Bounty Rush
ONE PIECE Bounty Rush is an action-packed multiplayer battle game based on the hugely popular anime One Piece. Players form teams of four and compete in fast-paced PvP matches where the goal is to capture treasure across large maps inspired by locations from the series. Fans can play as iconic characters like Luffy, Zoro, and Law, and make use of each person's unique abilities and powerful special attacks that have been drawn from the anime. The game emphasizes teamwork with your fellow Pirate Crew members and strategic positioning, as players battle rival crews for control of the battlefield.
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1. South Park: Phone Destroyer
South Park: Phone Destroyer is a strategic card battler where players build decks featuring characters from South Park dressed as fantasy warriors, cowboys, sci-fi heroes, and more. The game features real-time PvP battles, where players need to carefully deploy units and spells to outplay their opponents. Overall, the game mixes tactical gameplay with the show’s trademark crude humor. It's also a plus that there is an expansive original storyline written in collaboration with the series creators.
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When a TV show becomes popular, it often expands beyond the screen into other forms of entertainment. Sometimes, this results in the series inspiring a game that lets fans interact with their favorite characters and worlds — in this case, it's mobile games. It doesn't matter if they're sitcoms, gritty dramas, or an anime series; countless TV franchises have been transformed into mobile experiences. That said, here are 15 mobile games based on TV shows that you can play right now. They range from casual puzzle titles to full-scale strategy RPG adventures.
