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.
Role-playing game, Action, Simulation, Online, MMO, Third-person view, Science fiction, Survival, Open world, Crafting
June 10, 2025
VGTimes:
8.0/10
Players:
8.9/10
Steam:
72/100
Metacritic:
79/100
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:
8.5/10
Steam:
83/100
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...
Strategy, Isometric, In real time, Grand strategy, Construction, Business / Management, Science fiction
April 26, 2022
Players:
7.5/10
Steam:
78/100
Metacritic:
73/100
Global strategy from the creators of Northgard, set in the world of Frank Herbert's "Dune." Players lead one of the factions and fight for control over the planet...
Action, Shooter, Online, First-person view, Third-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Cooperative (co-op)
September 21, 2021
Players:
8.8/10
Steam:
81/100
Metacritic:
80/100
World War Z: Aftermath is a cooperative shooter with horror elements and a first-person view, based on the film "World War Z". The cooperative campaign is designed...
Adventure, Action, Role-playing game, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Fantasy, Third-person view, Survival, Exploration, Crafting
October 24, 2023
Players:
8.9/10
Steam:
79/100
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...
Role-playing game, Online, Action, MMO, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Free game, Open world
April 24, 2007
Players:
6.3/10
Steam:
81/100
Metacritic:
86/100
Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar is a multiplayer action role-playing game with a third-person view in the fantasy universe of The Lord of the Rings. The...
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