Video games have become the best source of entertainment. And these days televisions have evolved into powerful gaming platforms, transforming the way we interact with our TVs. Yes, you can install a number of Android games from the Google Play Store on your Android TV. From stunning graphics to realistic gameplay, modern televisions take gaming to new heights. So, if you are looking for some of the best games to play on your Android TV, you are in the right place.
Best Games to Play on Android TV
Android TVs offer a wide range of games to choose from. Now, let’s take a look at some of the best and most fun games you need to play on your Android TV easily. A lot of these games for the Android TV are available for free to play.
Beach Buggy Racing
Kart racing games are a great way to enjoy racing games. Beach Buggy racing is all about racing other drivers and being the best racer out there. You can easily customize your trucks and muscle cars, pick up powerups that help you get an advantage in your race, and drive through 15 different types of tracks.
When it comes to playing on an Android TV, you and three other friends can easily enjoy the game offline thanks to the split-screen game mode. There are a good number of achievements that you can unlock when you complete certain tasks
- Release Date: September 16, 2014
- Developer: Vector Unit
- Size: 100MB
- Download: Play Store
Red Ball 4
Red Ball 4 is a fun adventure game where you play as a Red Ball who is on a mission to prevent the world from turning into a square. You have a ton of obstacles to break through in order to progress to the next level. As a ball, you can easily roll around, jump, and bounce through the game world to escape from the crazy traps and the weird monsters who are coming for you.
The game has 75 levels for you to complete with an interesting soundtrack in the background. When playing on your Android TV, you can make use of a game controller to navigate Red Ball.
- Release Date: October 24, 2014
- Developer: Fog Entertainment GmBH
- Size: 103MB
- Download: Play Store
Asphalt 8
One of Gameloft’s best arcade racing games for mobile is on Android TV. granted it’s not Asphalt 8, but again, Asphalt 8 still has a large player base and is still receiving updates to this day. The game has a large number of cars for you to purchase and unlock. You also get to upgrade the cars, unlock and purchase new cars dn race around in various tracks. The game has different types of events regularly as well as multiplayer online races.
Asphalt 8 also has the option to customize your avatar with different accessories and clothing. The game is free to play and if you want you can purchase the Racing pass to unlock and earn rewards on a regular basis.
- Release Date: August 20, 2013
- Developer: Gameloft
- Size: 2GB
- Download: Play Store
Badland
Here is a fun side-scrolling adventure game that has been set up in a forest. You play the role of a forest dweller who has to find out what’s happening to the forest. While on your journey, there will be various traps and obstacles that you will have to dodge. If you play the game in single-plate mode, you will have access to over 100 unique levels, with more levels promised via future updates.
But, if you want to play with your friends, you can make use of the co-op mode where you also get the same levels as the single-player mode but with some modifications. With Badland, you can also design your levels, which can be shared with the community for other players to play.
- Release Date: 28th November 2013
- Developer: Hype Hype Inc
- Size: 350 MB
- Download: Play Store
Dead Trigger 2: FPS Zombie Game
Want to play a fun FPS game that invoices zombies on your Android TV? You can try out Dead Trigger 2. In Dead Trigger 2, you can go ahead and build a nice hideout and come in contact with different types of people.
There are 10 different regions and around 20 battlefields for you to take part in. The game has around 75+ weapons for you to pick for your battles. You can also make use of melee weapons if you are quick to respond and attack your enemies. The game has a very active player base with new events made available every week.
- Release Date: October 23, 2013
- Developer: Madfinger Games
- Size: 530MB
- Download: Play Store
Pac-Man 256 — Endless Maze
The Pac-Man game is an absolute classic. Now is your chance to enjoy it on your big-screen Android or Google TV. Your character has 113 or so superpowers that can be used to take down ghosts. The game continues to keep the old-styled graphics, characters, and even the sound effects so that you can relive the nostalgia of playing Pac-Man on your TV.
Now, if you are playing Pac-Man 256 on your tablet or smart TV, you can use your controller as the game supports them. If you score a 256-strong combo, you can unlock a specific surprise.
- Release Date: 18th August 2015
- Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment: Europe
- Size: 50 MB
- Download: Play Store
Back to Bed: Strategy Game
If you love 3D puzzle games, try out Back to Bed. You have to guide Bob, a sleepwalker who with his companion has to navigate through a maze filled with numerous obstacles that can hurt them. The game has many isometric puzzles for you to solve and guide Bob back to his bed. The game’s physics and art style is unique, which makes playing this game ever so interesting.
Yes, it can be challenging at certain puzzles, but where is the thrill if there are no challenges. One other good reason to pick up this game and play it on your Android TV is that it is not only free, but also has no ads and no in-app purchases. The game has a special nightmare mode for you to unlock. Yes, the game has support for controllers, making it easy to play this puzzle game on the big screen TVs.
- Release Date: 28th August 2014
- Developer: Criss Cross Game
- Size: 150 MB
- Download: Play Store
Crossy Road
Crossy Road is a road-crossing game, as you can tell from the game’s title. In this game, you will be crossing different types of roads, train tracks, rivers, and numerous other types of tracks out there. You need to safely cross the road without being hit by vehicles or anything that moves along the road. The game is a hit because of its art style.
Also, Crossy Road lets you collect 150+ different characters Crossy Road also supports cloud saves and achievements via Google Play Games.
- Release Date: January 7, 2015
- Developer: Hipster Whale
- Size: 100MB
- Download: Play Store
Sword of Xolan
Sword of Xolan is a 2-D platformer that can be played on an Android TV. You play the role of Xolan, who has to fight and battle out at all costs. Your goal is to fight the enemies so that peace can be restored in the area.
Also, the challenges in this game are time-based, so you need to act as quickly as you can. There are about 30 different levels and 3 tough bosses. You can improve your character’s skill with the 10 different cards available The art design for the game has a very pixelated style which makes the game pleasing to look at.
- Release Date: June 30, 2015
- Developer: Alper Sankaya
- Size: 42MB
- Download: Play Store
Farming Simulator 16
How about playing a simulator game on your big-screen TV? Farming Simulator 16 is a great and popular farming game where you will have to manage your farm. You also have to manage the numerous farming equipment and machinery that are required to be used on the farm.
The game is a pretty open world that has single as well as multiplayer modes. You can also hire assistants who can help automate a lot of your farming-related work.
- Release Date: August 5, 2015
- Developer: GIANTS Software
- Size: 140MB
- Download: Play Store
Epic Heroes War: Zombie Update
Epic Heroes War is a real-time strategy game that lets you build up a strong army that will be helpful when it comes to talking out your enemies. There are numerous quests to complete and battles to fight with other players online.
There are multiple game modes such as Online PvP, Domination, as well as a Heaven and hell game map. This is a great game to play on your TV while you are waiting for a live show or event to begin.
- Release Date: October 21, 2014
- Developer: DIVMOB
- Size: 113MB
- Download: Play Store
Magic Rampage
Here is another platformer for you to enjoy on the big screen. Magic Rampage is all about overcoming obstacles, exploring new places, and also battling against other enemies in order to survive. You can also bring in the NPCs in the game to join your army to have much better overall strength. You get to customize your characters by choosing the right dress and weapons.
The game also has a competitive mode where you can battle against your friends. The best part about playing this game on your Android TV is you and another friend can easily play with two controllers locally.
- Release Date: March 4, 2015
- Developer: Asantee Games
- Size: 130MB
- Download: Play Store
PBA Bowling Challenge
Sports games are also fun to play. It gets even better on the big screen. In PBA Bowling Challenge you start as a rookie player who has to level up and beat 24 of the best PBA bowlers.
This is a great 3D bowling game that lets you play in singleplayer, career, and multiplayer modes the game has over 100 types of bowling balls to choose from. Each ball is unique in its own way. You can also check out the leaderboards to see who has the highest scores and try to beat the scores. Additional bonus challenges are available for you to take part in.
- Release Date: January 15, 2013
- Developer: Concrete Software Inc
- Size: 81MB
- Download: Play Store
Closing Thoughts
This concludes the list of the best free games that you can play on your Android TV. Yes, a number of these games are quite old. This is because these older games can be easily played on your Android TV since these TVs do not really have high-end hardware to support more modern games from the Play Store.
If you have other games that you would like to add to this list, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.
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