Best Games Based on Books
Books inspire developers just as much as movies do. Moreover, some studios create direct game adaptations of beloved works or invent new stories about iconic book characters.
From deep RPGs based on "The Witcher" to intense shooters in the world of "Metro": in this selection, you will find projects created based on cult books, where you can not only follow the plot lines but also discover new facets of your favorite worlds.
Adventure, Action, Role-playing game, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Fantasy, Third-person view, Survival
October 24, 2023
Players:
8.9/10
Metacritic:
59/100
A cooperative action game for survival in the fantasy universe of The Lord of the Rings. The Dwarves embark on a dangerous journey to reclaim their legendary...
MMO, Open world, Simulation, Science fiction, Third-person view, Action, Survival, Online, Role-playing game, Crafting
June 10, 2025
VGTimes:
8.0/10
Players:
8.9/10
Metacritic:
78/100
A multiplayer open-world survival game inspired by Frank Herbert's iconic Dune universe. Players find themselves on Arrakis, a merciless sand planet where every day...
Role-playing game, Action, In real time, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, The Lord of the Rings, Cooperative (co-op)
October 26, 2011
Players:
8.6/10
Metacritic:
63/100
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is an exciting action role-playing game with a third-person view in the fantasy universe of The Lord of the Rings. The game...