The best games for Android TV and your TV

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If you have a TV with Android TV or Google TV, you already have a console in your living room: just download games and, if you want to enhance the experience, add a Bluetooth controller or keyboard. Many titles even work with the remote control itself., so getting started is practically immediate.

In this guide you will find a very wide selection with The best Android TV games of all genres: racing, platforms, puzzles, adventures with history, action, local and online multiplayer, and even tabletop classics. We've included helpful touches like remote control support, If they support gamepads, if they are free or paid, and if they have in-app purchases., as well as notes and indicative prices where applicable.

Racing and speed on the big screen

Asphalt 8: Airborne

The most complete installment of the saga on Android TV in terms of compatibility and performance. Spectacular graphics, frenetic pace and online multiplayer, in addition to local play. When you connect a Bluetooth controller, the game detects it and displays the controls; you can also play with the remote. Important note: Asphalt 9: Legends is not yet compatible with Android TV.. Free download with optional purchases.

Beach Buggy Racing

A very fun kart-type arcade, with power-ups, 6 modes and 15 tracks. It allows up to four players to play split-screen on the TV; your friends can use their phone as a controller. It's ideal for quick games with friends and works great with a controller.

Horizon Chase

Tribute to 16 bits with polygonal aesthetics and retro soundtrack by Barry LeitchIt offers 16 unlockable cars, 73 tracks, and 32 cities, with a free demo (first 5 races) and full unlocking for a one-time payment of approximately €2,99. Various control options and a well-tuned difficulty curve.

Riptide GP2

Water racing with top-notch technical expertise on Android TV. Competitive mode for four users on split screen and precise handling that allows for spectacular maneuvers and jumps. A must-have if you're into water and speed.

Real Racing 3

Pure simulation with more than 300 real cars (Porsche, Ford, Bugatti, Aston Martin, Audi, etc.) and 20 iconic circuits like Le Mans, Monza, and Silverstone. Competitions with up to 8 players, live content, and graphics that look especially good on Telegrande.

Smashy Road: Wanted 2

Crazy sandbox-style chases: escape from the police for as long as possible with more than 30 different vehiclesHelicopters, tanks, impossible jumps... it's reminiscent of the more naughty GTA in spirit, but with simple controls and a casual aesthetic.

Platforms, puzzles and skill

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A modern classic. It combines flappy-style tapping for flying with a touch of Lemmings. Minimalist art, vibrant colors, and clever levelsYou don't die from crashing, but from getting stuck. Perfect for a TV remote and also very enjoyable with a gamepad.

Bridge Constructor Portal

The perfect fusion of bridge building and the Portal saga. 60 humorous levels featuring the voice of GLaDOS (Ellen McLain)Portals, jump plates, propulsion gels, turrets, lasers, and acid… everything to ensure your convoy reaches the other side safely.

Tesla degree

2D platformer and puzzler with all its hand-drawn art. Magnetism and electricity are the key to advance through Tesla Tower. 100% visual narrative (no text), very comfortable controls on TV, and old-school final bosses.

Suzy Cube

3D platforms inspired by the great classics. Fixed camera, fine-tuned controls, and native support for physical controllersYour goal is to recover stolen treasures from the castle in colorful and beautifully designed levels.

Oddmar

A Viking in search of his honor in 24 levels spread over 4 worlds, each with its final bossHand-drawn illustrations, cinematics between stages, and physical puzzles that introduce new skills step by step. Spanish subtitles.

Chameleon Run

Runner of reflexes in which you must change the character's color to match the ground as you run and jump across platforms. Precise controls, geometric aesthetics, and a difficulty that keeps you hooked on repeat attempts.

Red Ball 4

Easy-to-use platforms for all audiences: guide the red ball and Overcome more than 75 levels with obstacles, puzzles and epic bossesIdeal for family turn-based play, with good music and easy progression.

Thimbleweed Park

Authentic point & click graphic adventure, like the ones from 1987. You control 5 characters (two detectives, Delores, Ransome the Clown, and Franklin) to solve a case in a town full of secrets. Sharp humor and old-school puzzles.

Does not commute

A very original traffic puzzle: you draw routes for different drivers and Each attempt becomes a new obstacle for the next onesIt's confusing at first, but its fluidity, difficulty, and vivid descriptions make it unique.

Mars: Mars

Minimalist and addictive: you are an astronaut who jumps from platform to platform using the suit's thrusters with limited fuelThe challenge is landing softly and timing each push. Simple to understand, difficult to unlearn.

Fast Like a Fox

Side runner where you hold down to gain speed and jump over obstacles. Collect coins and gems and at the end of each level, stay calm to get the diamond back. or you'll have to repeat it. Direct control and agile design for short games.

Action, shooting and survival

Dead Trigger 2

A zombie FPS with Large maps, good graphics and support for Bluetooth controllersYou start with basic weapons, but you'll earn money to upgrade your arsenal and equipment. Receive regular updates with new content.

Into the dead

First-person runner in an infested world: Move forward without stopping, dodging zombies and obstaclesThe character walks automatically; you control the direction and pick up random weapons to make your way as far as possible.

Unkilled

Another must-have in the zombie genre from the creators of Dead Trigger 2. Hundreds of missions, bosses and more than 50 weapons. Sleek graphics and intuitive controls with automatic shooting. Free-to-play model with optional energy and in-app purchases.

Zombie Age 2

2D side-scrolling shooter with minimalist aesthetics. You start with a bat and a gun, and you expand your arsenal as you level up.Clear progression and lots of sustained action for moments of pure relief.

Age of Zombies

Light-hearted arcade action, lots of blood and split-screen co-opMore than 20 stages spread across eight worlds, a variety of weapons (from sawed-offs to turrets), and a perfect pace for getting your adrenaline pumping with friends on the couch.

Sir Questionnaire

Slashy knight

A curious hybrid of platforming and RPG elements. The hero moves nonstop, and you set the direction: Avoid traps, defeat enemies and improve your character with goldSimple mechanics, constant challenge.

Crush Your Enemies!

Turn-based strategy with 8-bit graphics and a sense of humor. Here you control foul-mouthed barbarians who conquer territories, manage resources, and deploy tacticsA rogue twist on the classic genre.

crash Lands

Story-driven crafting ARPG: You are Flux Dabes, a galactic trucker who crash-lands on a hostile planet. Create your shelter, explore, craft over 500 items, and learn creature attack patterns.. Unlimited inventory for frictionless play.

The Bard's Tale

Three-dimensional RPG with Lots of bragging humor, 50 enemy types, 12 bosses, and 16 magical characters that you can summon. A large world to explore and over 150 items (weapons, armor, potions). A very well-crafted adaptation for Android TV.

Final Fantasy III, IV, V, VI and IX

Essential JRPG classics available on Android TV. Impeccable quality and price over 10 euros by installment: perfect for those looking for a long and deep adventure on the big screen.

This War of Mine

A raw view of war from a civilian point of view. Shelter management during the day and nighttime outings to obtain supplies Dodging snipers and soldiers. Challenging, emotional, and award-winning. Approx. price: €11,99.

GTA: Liberty City Stories

Rockstar on your TV, just like that. You're Toni Cipriani from the Leone family, back for put in order a city in the hands of politicians and mafias. Open world, simplified TV controls, and the essence intact. Guide price: €7,99.

The Wolf Among Us

Telltale's adult thriller based on DC comics: tough decisions and an investigation that takes you to dark corners of the cityIf you're looking to go beyond racing and platforming, this adventure will captivate you.

Machinarium

Cult indie game from Amanita Design. You control Josef, a robot who wants to rescue his girlfriend and expose the Black Cap brotherhood. Beautiful art, logical puzzles, and a memorable soundtrack. Premium care (approx. €5,99).

Multiplayer and living room party

BombSquad

The king of the party on Android TV: up to 8 players between local and online, minigames like Bomb Hockey, Capture the Flag, and all-out bomb-toting fistfights. It works great with controllers, keyboard and even the BombSquad Remote app to use your phone as a controller. Free with in-app purchases.

Bomber Friends

Pure online: customize your avatar, create your team and Collect power-ups to place more powerful bombsHundreds of levels, frequent updates, and quick-paced gameplay that fits perfectly in the living room.

Beach Buggy Racing (Split Screen)

Already mentioned in races, but its multiplayer for up to 4 players on the same TV deserves to be here too. Chaos, laughter, and caroms with items that help... or annoy the opponent.

Ludo king

A couch essential: Parcheesi and Snakes and Ladders in one app. Up to 4 players (and even 6 depending on the mode) and the possibility of playing in teamsPerfect for family games. Simple, straightforward, and universal.

orbit

Jump from circle to circle without touching opponents. Minimalist, vibrant and with a great soundtrackHundreds of levels and multiplayer for healthy competition. It works perfectly with a Bluetooth controller or directly with the remote control.

Casual, retro and board games

Crossy Road

Modern classic with voxel aesthetics: cross roads avoiding traffic in both directions while the camera keeps moving forward. The difficulty increases, it's engaging, and it works surprisingly well with the remote control.

Alien invaders

The little Martians of a lifetime on your TV. Control the ship and defend yourself from waves Projecting from your mobile phone via Chromecast. Free, simple, and straightforward for killing time without complications.

wordcast

If you like letters, this 'Scrabble type' allows compete by forming words in more than 20 languagesMobile controls and fast-paced gameplay. Only on Android and free.

Worms Zone.io – Hungry Snake

A modern twist on the classic Snake: Grow your worm, collect bonuses, and show off fun designsSimple controls and ideal games to unwind.

Annelids: Worm War

Inspired by Worms, with deathmatch, capture the flag, king of the hill, and team modesPlay solo, online, or via Bluetooth with up to 6 players. Weapons galore and fun physics.

Hanged

Spanish edition to play with the family. On-screen keyboard, time limit and coin system With hints for letters. Quick buttons to quit or start a new game. Perfect for taking turns in the living room.

PBA Bowling Challenge

3D bowling with quick games and competition mode. 21 licensed pros, 30 balls with different statistics and three special moves: lightning, bomb, and a splitting move ideal for 7–10 splits. You control power, direction, and spin.

Zen Pinball

The ultimate pinball game on mobile phones and TV: Licensed boards from Marvel, Star Wars, Alien, The Walking Dead and more. Comes with a free board; the rest are purchased separately. Exquisite physics and execution.

Premium selection and story-driven adventures

Leo's Fortune

Beautiful platforms, with 24 levels and bonus screens, fluid control and fine challengeEasy to understand, difficult to master. Works perfectly with either the controller or the remote. Approximate price: €4,99.

Machinarium

Already highlighted above for its art and puzzles, it deserves another mention here: Indie adventure with no dialogue, just logic and music from another planetA must-have in the paid catalog on Android TV.

Thimbleweed Park and The Wolf Among Us

Two ways to experience stories on TV: classic point & click on the one hand, and decisions with consequences in an adult thriller On the other hand, both shine with their storytelling and work very well on the big screen.

Evoland and Evoland 2

Two much loved games that pay tribute to the history of video games It's the role-playing adventures of our childhood, with changes in graphic style and mechanics throughout the game. A nostalgic journey that fits perfectly in the living room.

Prices, controllers and compatibility: what you need to know

Most of the games on this list are free or freemium (free with in-app purchases), although there are premium gems like Leo's Fortune (≈ €4,99), Machinarium (≈ €5,99), GTA: Liberty City Stories (≈ €7,99), This War of Mine (≈ €11,99) or Final Fantasy (over €10)Some, like Horizon Chase, offer a demo and full unlock for a one-time payment.

In compatibility, almost all Automatically detect Bluetooth controllers and explain the controlsMany people let you play games with the TV remote (Crossy Road, Badland, Orbia, Red Ball 4, etc.). If you had a Stadia controller and jailbroken it, it'll work great. Note the specific cases: Asphalt 9 is not yet compatible with Android TV., so the stable option is Asphalt 8.

To play in company, titles like BombSquad, Beach Buggy Racing, Ludo King or Riptide GP2 They shine in split-screen or online multiplayer. If you're planning on hosting large local games, have multiple controllers on hand or use your phone as a controller when the game allows it (BombSquad Remote, for example).

With this repertoire, your TV is no longer just Netflix or Prime Video: You have a huge catalog for the sofa, from beautiful platforming and story-driven adventures to racing, zombies, and multiplayer battles. The trick is to combine controllers, choose the genre you like, and try out several to discover your favorites.