Fans were disappointed whenGame of Thronescame to an end and had to say a tearful farewell to Westeros. AlthoughHouse of the Dragonhas given them a much-needed chance to revisit the Seven Kingdoms, many still want more adventures in theGame of Thronesworld.
Of course,many fans turn toA Song Of Ice And Firebooks, but a handful ofGame of Thronesgamesmight give them their Westeros fix. These fans might still be waiting for the perfect game that really makes the most of the incredible world created by George R.R. Martin, but there are still a few to toy around with for now to keep them happy.
Updated July 12, 2025, by Gerardo Molina:The Game of Thrones franchise is arguably one of the most popular of the last 20 years. Not only did it revolutionize the way Drama series around medieval times were told, but also opened the door for other projects and endless spin-offs, like House of the Dragon, which just closed its second season earlier this year.
While the Winds of Winter novel by George R.R. Martin is still being written and fans await it patiently, players and fans of the franchise can, in the meantime, turn to the original series once more to relive their favorite moments, or, alternatively, play one of the games on this list to return to Westeros.
Game of Thrones: Conquestis a mobile strategy-building game released in 2017, shortly after Season 7 came to a close. This game took mechanics from games likeClash Of ClansandGame Of Warand applied them toGame of Thrones. Still, beneath theGame of Thronesskin, this is a familiar game that avid mobile gamers will have played before.
Players are tasked with building a kingdom and forging alliances, starting by building farms and barracks before going on to command troops, raise a dragon, and even collect “heroes” from the show. The quests given byTyrion Lannister himselfmake the game fun and addictive at first, but soon feel limited with little to keep them interested, other than upgrading buildings. Some players complain about glitches and bugs, but their biggest problem is often how the best features are hidden behind a paywall.
When to Play?
Players should ideally wait until watching all eight seasons, but could still play this one after watchingGame of Thrones: Season 7.
ThisGame of Thronesgame came out just as Season 2 of the TV show finished, just managing to catch the start of its immense popularity. Although a step up from the tie-in game released the previous year,Game of Thronesremains an interesting but flawed entry, despite a cameo by George R.R. Martin himself.
The story on its own makes this game worth it, however. Taking place during Season 1, the game follows two characters: knight Alester Sarwyck and Night’s Watch ranger Mors Westford, each with great backstories and character development. However, it’s the gameplay that ultimately lets this title down. WithThe Elder Scrolls 5: SkyrimandThe Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kingsreleased just one year earlier,Game of Thronesshould have fit in with these titles seamlessly. However, frequent bugs, awkward combat, and limited character models let down the excellent story hidden within an action-adventure game many fans found lackluster.
Since this game takes place alongside the events ofGame of Thrones: Season 1, players should aim to play it once they are finished with the first season.
Film and TV tie-in games were starting to disappear around the time thatGame of Thronesfirst aired way back in 2011, but there were still a few around.A Game of Thrones: Genesiscame out just a few months after the first season finished airing, largely intended to bring in more fans to promote the show.
Sadly, although it offered some more Westeros adventures for fans to enjoy and included some novel real-time strategy mechanics, this strategy game was not well received by fans or critics. Players select a house, each with its special abilities, and go on to capture castles and towns until they obtain enough prestige to win the Iron Throne. Ultimately, many found this game repetitive with overly confusing mechanics.
As its name implies,A Game of Thrones: Genesistakes place hundreds of years before the events ofGame of Thronesand evenHouse of the Dragon. This means that fans can enjoy it at any time without fear of spoilers.
7Game Of Thrones: Beyond The Wall (2020)
A Game With An Interesting Concept That Was Heavily Affected By The Pandemic
Not to be confused with the DLC released for 2012’sGame of Thrones, this mobile game came out amidst the mayhem of the pandemic, meaning it didn’t get much attention before sadly shutting down in April 2023. Before its untimely end, it was a turn-based strategy game that predominately cashed in on the popularity of gacha RPGs.
Set before the events of theGame of ThronesTV show, players assume the role of Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch shortly after the previous one disappeared. The plot revolves around discovering what happened to the previous commander “beyond the wall,” hence the title. The gameplay largely revolved around grid-based battles using characters with special abilities and using XP to upgrade heroes and their gear. Players could let battles play out automatically, but challenges were included to make it more interesting.
Since this game was released afterGame of Thronesended, it’s best to play it after watching all eight seasons. However, the game is largely independent of the main story, so unless fans don’t want to meet characters they haven’t seen yet, it’s safe to play as soon as they finishGame of Thrones: Season 1.
Bigpoint had originally planned to use theGame of Throneslicense to develop an MMORPG calledGame of Thrones: Seven Kingdoms. However, plans changed when they were acquired by Yoozoo Games and instead producedGame of Thrones: Winter Is Coming. Advertised widely upon its release, this is a browser MMO mixed with a kingdom management simulator, featuring well-known characters from the show and famous locations, from King’s Landing to Winterfell.
The game is set in a slightly alternate universe where all seven kingdoms separate afterthe death of Ned Stark. Players become the Lord or Lady of a Westerosi kingdom, tasked with training soldiers, managing their surroundings, and making alliances. With some impressive visuals, the gameplay is a mix of strategy and roleplay as players build their base, expand territory, and recruit fan-favorite characters. The game garnered mixed reviews, however, and although players enjoyed the graphics and ability to develop their kingdom, they became frustrated with constant timers, a lack of engaging combat, and key features hidden behind paywalls.
Game of Thrones: Winter is Comingpicks up after the events ofGame of Thrones: Season 1, at which point it diverges from the main timeline of the show. While fans could start playing at this point, it’s probably safer to wait until watching all eight seasons to safely avoid any spoilers.
Game of Thrones: Tale of Crowsis very simple to look at. There’s not much in the way of visuals; the environment is just an animated square, albeit with some intricate drawings packed with personality. But that’s okay since this game is all about the narrative. In many ways,Tale of Crowsseems more like an interactive novel where players make occasional choices.
This is a text-based adventure game combined with a management simulator. Players are put in charge of the Night’s Watch, guiding the Lord Commander in responding to events around the Wall. It’s a narrative idle game where players send rangers on expeditions from Castle Black and receive notifications whenever there’s an update, tasked with responding to problems, making allies, and avoiding enemies.
Although fans of the show could playGame of Thrones: Tale of Crowsat any point, they will have the best experience playing it from the end ofGame of Thrones: Season 2onwards to ensure they better understand the gravity of the threat beyond the Wall.
Telltale’sGame of Thronesentry came out at just the right time when the hype for the series was at its highest. Telltale was also coming off a run of successful games, such asThe Walking Dead,The Wolf Among Us, andTales From The Borderlands. This game doesn’t retell any of the story from the main series, but instead inserts new characters into the same world. Although never mentioned in the show, players follow these characters alongside the mainGame of Thronesplot, witnessing famous events like the Red Wedding and meeting familiar faces, like Tyrion and Cersei Lannister, Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, and Margaery Tyrell.
As with all Telltale games, the gameplay is all about quick-time events and making crucial choices for characters, whether it’s what to say, who to make an alliance with, and who to save. All these choices matter and this works perfectly in theGame of Thronesworld where who you make friends with can make the difference between life and death. Dialogue is often the strongest aspect of the show and Telltale capitalizes on this, making their game story-driven and engaging throughout. Although the second season was announced, it was canceled when the studio closed in 2018. Fortunately, Telltale is back now, and fans are eagerly hoping for a new season.
Telltale’s game starts with the Red Wedding, so fans shouldn’t start playing this game until they’ve finished watchingGame of Thrones: Season 3at the earliest. Still, they would perhaps be better off waiting until the end ofGame of Thrones: Season 4to ensure they know all the main characters and in what direction they’re heading.
Game of Thrones: Ascentwas the franchise’s firstmobile game, and it set something of a trend since nearly all subsequent projects have been Android or iOS releases. This game was also a Facebook web browser game for those who didn’t have a powerful enough phone back in 2013.
Ascentwas essentially a point-and-click RPG strategy game.
The King awards the player with a small holding of land and makes them the head of a minor house. From there, it’s up to the player how to grow. They train armies, manage buildings, and navigate alliances as they battle to become the strongest house in Westeros. Quests are inspired by the main story with choices that don’t only affect stats, but relationships with other houses as well. With decisions, players usually have three choices, many only unlocked by exploring various avenues of dialogue. It was somewhat ambitious for its time and released expansions before shutting down six years later in 2019.
WhenGame of Thrones: Ascentcame out, fans were able to start playing as soon as they finishedGame of Thrones: Season 3. However, since the game lasted untilGame of Thrones: Season 8, it’s best for any players who can still access it to only play it after watching all eight seasons.
Players have access to digital versions of many classic board games, fromMonopolytoUno, and now they can play digital editions of newer games,fromGloomhaventoA Game of Thrones: The Board Game. Released in 2020, the digital edition missed the peak of the franchise’s hype, but may still see a resurgence with each new season ofHouse of the Dragon.
Although buggy on initial release, this game is now popular with fans, praising its mechanics and engaging gameplay.
Like with the board game, gamers can play a PVP mode with up to six players or pit their wits against an AI in a single-player mode. The gameplay looks similar to games likeRiskon the surface and helps players feel like strategic geniuses, channeling their inner Varys. Players select from a range of commands, such as moving troops or defending, before revealing their choices all at once. This leads to all sorts of surprises and plot twists fans would hope from aGame of Thronesgame.
Although set in the same world as Westeros, this game doesn’t follow the same narrative of theGame of Thronesshow, despite references to various characters, families, and other bits of lore. As a result, fans can play this game at any point as they watch the show.
No one saw the mechanics of Tinder crossing over withGame of Thrones, but that’s precisely what happened withReigns: Game of Thrones.Reignsis a series of strategy games that takes the swiping mechanic made popular by dating apps like Tinder and uses it to create engaging games with a simple choice: yes or no. Although choices seem simple at first, they all have consequences that make the game both challenging and engaging.
Reignsapplied their tried and tested formula toGame of Thronesto brilliant effect. It’s an easy game to pick up and learn to play but tricky to master its strategy. Players take the role of Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister,Daenerys Targaryen, or Sansa Stark as they sit on the Iron Throne and make decisions. Each choice the player makes must maintain a balance between military strength, religious favor, domestic popularity, and state wealth, requiring a great deal of thought with every swipe.
Although the game’s narrative isn’t as rich and deep as others, there are still plenty of references to all eight seasons ofGame of Thrones, meaning it’s best played after watching to the end.
