Top 5 shows to watch that's inspired from video games

TV shows inspired by video games are ruling the small screen, and this is your time to join the bandwagon if you have not already.

The fictional world of video games inspires many makers because of the opportunities they present, and they are a treat to watch for every video game fan.

However, the best part about these video game adaptations is that they can be enjoyed by anyone, even if you have not played a single game in your life.

We have curated a list of the Top 5 TV shows that are inspired by video games, that can be watched even by non-gamers.

*Disclaimer- This article is based on the author's opinion. Reader discretion is advised.*

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Top 5 TV Shows based on video games

5) Twisted Metal

Developed by Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions, Twisted Metal is an American post-apocalyptic drama series that debuted in July 2023. The video game offers its players high-stakes action and advanced weaponry, making it exciting for die-hard fans.

The show stars Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz in main roles and follows an amnesic milkman who is tasked with delivering a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic US. The show was renewed for Season 2, which is expected to be released in mid-2025.

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4) Gangs of London

A spin-off of The Getaway, a popular video game franchise, Gangs of London offers its viewers various missions. The high-stakes missions include kidnapping, racing, and navigating the dangerous London roads.

The action-packed crime game was later adapted into a series by Sky Atlantic in 2020. The show stars Colm Meaney and Joe Cole in main roles and follows the criminal underworld of London, which becomes dysfunctional following the assassination of a prominent criminal patriarch. Various crime families see this as their opportunity to rise to power. Season 3 premiered in March 2025.

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3) Secret Level

Amazon Prime Video's adult animated series, Secret Level, is an anthology series in which each episode is based on a popular video game. The show brings the fictional world of many popular video games to life through its 15-episode run.

The animated series features many games, including Dungeons & Dragons, Pac-Man, New World: Aeternum, Sifu, Crossfire, and many more. Many actors, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Kevin Hart, Laura Bailey, Keanu Reeves, and many more, lend their voices to many characters in the anthology series. The show is a must-watch for every video game fan and offers a little of every genre.

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2) Arcane

A list of TV show adaptations from video games would be incomplete without Netflix's animated series Arcane. The show is based on the League of Legends universe, a multiplayer online battle arena video game. It follows sisters Vi and Jinx, popular characters from the video game.

Arcane saw huge success on Netflix and even has a near-perfect score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Legends fans were attracted by the animated series's visuals and world-building, and new fans joined the fanbase. It also became the first streaming series to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program in 2022 and concluded with a two-season run.

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1) The Last of Us

HBO's post-apocalyptic drama series, created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, is adapted from Naughty Dog's video game of the same name. While the game had its own niche and players, the live-action series saw great success and a new fanbase who had never played the game before.

The series stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as main characters, who try to navigate a post-apocalyptic world, taken out by a mass fungal infection. The show is set to premiere its Season 2 on April 13, 2025, and will see a five-year time jump.

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