Video gaming has been here for decades and will continue to evolve and improve. And while some love gaming, it would be great if some of these games could have a movie, anime or live series adaptation too! Turning these video games to live action or series will greatly impact the film industry because we are appealing not only to the gamer, but to the non-gamer audience. And just thinking of the concept makes me feel really excited!
By the way guys, this article is a long read. If you want, you can just scan for the titles and not read the whole story.
Anyway going back to the topic: To add to the enjoyment, I asked our community in PlayStation Philippines to come up with a list of games. To my surprise, the responses took over a hundred! However, we only need 39 here. I sense part two of this article will be conceived later on!
As of writing this article, there are a handful of games that received great feedback from viewers, gamers, and critics. These are The Last of Us and Fallout that exceeded our expectations! View this Wikipedia article to see the films that are based on video games.
Please note that the games here are arranged in any order and released on any platform. Are you ready? Let’s dive in and enjoy the list!
1. Days Gone
First on the list is the award-winning zombie shooter game with deep narrative and compelling story - Days Gone! The protagonist of this game is no other than Deacon St. John, a motorcycle club member turned post-apocalyptic survivor, doing jobs in order to survive the zombie-infested world.
The story began when the city is outrunned by zombies and her wife was critically wounded and needed urgent medical attention and was about to be brought to a shelter via chopper. However, the chopper crashed along with the people in it.
It will be interesting to see how the story unfolds, and I am sure that the series adaptation of this game will attract the attention of even the non-gamer market.
Imagine if this scene was a teaser on Netflix… Damn it will be an awesome series that the majority would surely love!
2. Mass Effect Series
Mass Effect is a military science fiction game developed by Bioware and Electronic Arts. In this game (Mass Effect 1-3), you will discover Shepard's journey saving the whole galaxy from the reapers.
Spoiler Alert: In Mass Effect 3, Shepard survived, along with Normandy and all of the planet earth. I am also excited about the continuation of its story because I feel there’s so much to unfold!
This game is also very influential like The Witcher and deserves many linked series connecting to the main story. Would you watch if the producers create a game like this? You bet!
Video source: Mass Effect
Should Mass Effect Andromeda have a movie or series adaptation too?
Despite the negative reviews about its gameplay, Mass Effect Andromeda has a compelling storyline as well. Fans who follow the game will give it a shot watching the series.
3. Metal Gear Solid Series
Do we need an introduction here? Metal Gear is one of the games that shaped the video game industry. Developed by Konami and written by Hideo Kojima, you can control the protagonists, Solid Snake, Raiden, and Big Boss.
If you haven’t played this game, you have missed a portion of your childhood! Grab a copy of the game or watch this on YouTube and indeed, you will have fun and enjoy the walkthrough.
What more if this game has been adapted into a series? The gamers and fans of this franchise will go crazy!
And hey, the remake of the Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater is soon to be released!
Personally, I’m good with just playing the game, but it would be a big leap forward if film producers will spearhead and turn this into film! With the current technology, anything is possible, right? 😄
Enjoy this trailer!
Video Source: GameSpot
Live Adaptation for Metal Gear V: The Phantom Pain?
Yes. The Phantom Pain’s story goes back in time and having a series will also enable more viewers to further understand the story. Hey producers! Give it a shot! Whose actor do you think will act as Big Boss here? This is going to be interesting!
4. Red Dead Redemption
Here's another gem! Red Dead Redemption is developed by Rockstar Games, who is also a great company that is responsible for developing the ever-popular game, Grand Theft Auto.
Read Dead Redemption’s story happened in 1911, when a former outlaw, John Marston, acted as the government's hired gun in exchange for his wife and son's release from being held hostage by the government.
Red Dead Redemption's story is superb, and the movie will not fit because of so many epic scenes. A series would be great because it will capture the main story and some remarkable side quests.
Take note, The Undead Nightmare is also a fun and exciting plot! Imagine a zombie outbreak happening in the wild west? That's so awesome!
Is it a Great Idea if there’s a Live Adaptation for Red Dead Redemption 2?
Definitely! Red Dead Redemption 2 is considered as one of the games with the greatest storyline and gameplay. Gamers and non-gamers for sure will get hooked watching how the story unfolds.
5. God of War Series
God of War is an action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The God of War franchise consists of eight games in total. My favorites in the installment are God of War 3, where Kratos finally gets his revenge, and God of War (2018), released on PS4, where Kratos has become a father again, and in the course of the game, he is guiding and mentoring his son Atreus.
I believe this game deserves a live action, but the film producers must ensure they live up to the expectations because the game is really great. There are many unforgettable events in God of War, and one of those is when Thor and Kratos’ first meeting when Odin visited their home. It was so epic!
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Regardless of what God of War game they adapt into a movie, I'm gonna freakin' watch it! God of War Ragnarok was also released, and its story is also epic! My personal favorite is the God of War 3 when Kratos destroys Gods of Olympus one by one!
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6. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set during the Gulf War in 1991. Players follow a new team trying to stop a group called Pantheon from using a super weapon. The main character, William "Case" Calderon, leads the team. Iconic characters like Frank Woods and Russell Adler also appear. Black Ops 6 story is an interesting one and the plot is very close to a series.
Call of Duty was one of the great shooter games. I would also say the story is close to being realistic. Would you like a story that has a twist in it? The Black Ops 6 is something you should try because I got hooked and enjoyed the game. Good thing it is free on the PC game pass!
Video Source: Call of Duty
7. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is about a story of two Banishers, Red and Anthea. They were tasked with investigating haunted cases of townsmen, and they also have the capability to banish or ascent a lingering spirit.
The story began when Red and Antea went to solve a mystery in the New Eden. They faced an enemy that is beyond their capability which resulted to Antea dying and, but she came back as a ghost and helped Red in their journey towards reaching back to New Eden.
This one’s my personal favorite. A protagonist that uses a sword and a rifle combination is badass! And I believe putting this into film will make an impact and the viewers would love the idea!
Video source: PlayStation
8. Ghost of Tsushima
To those who don’t know Ghost of Tsushima, this game is a story of Jin Sakai from an early Japanese setting and their homeland was invaded by Mongols. Jin must embark on a journey to drive away the Mongols and reclaim Japan one island at a time!
This is a game that I love to replay! The graphics are superb, the story and side story is also epic!
We all love to watch series in Japanese settings and the era of samurai! This will be a really great series to watch!
If this game becomes a series, who do you think is the best suited as an actor?
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9. Killzone series
In the action-packed world of Killzone, the story is about a thrilling futuristic conflict between two factions, the Helghast and the ISA (Interplanetary Strategic Alliance) and the protagonist must lead a squad of soldiers to fight and stop the Helghast’s plans.
There are many iconic protagonists in this game. Tomas "Sev" Sevchenko in Killzone 2 and Killzone 3 and Lucas Kellan in Killzone: Shadow Fall. I believe it’s okay to have their own story highlighted and let them meet and work together in the later seasons. Having an advanced technological war as a series is a great story and gamers would love to see games like this being adapted in a series!
My personal favorite is Killzone 2! And as of writing this article, the video game, Halo, already has made a tv-series adaptation, and the viewers love it! I think porting a tv series for this game will also become interesting because its story of Killzone is pretty interesting too!
Video source: Killzone
Unfortunately, they fail to deliver the quality in the PS4 game, Killzone: Shadow Fall. However, the story of Shadow Fall is engaging as well.
Having fun with the list? We are just warmed up! Continue reading and enjoy!
10. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag
Assassin's Creed is developed by Ubisoft and I believe this is the game with the most number of versions and games. Black Flag because of its uniqueness in terms of story.
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is an adventure game set during the early 18th century. You play as Edward Kenway, a pirate who joins the Assassins. The story follows his journey as he sails through the Caribbean, fights enemies, and searches for treasure. Along the way, he gets involved in the conflict between the Assassins and the Templars.
The Assassin’s Creed series has a not-so-good reputation from gamers, but this game has received many acclaims and commendations from them. I believe that if this game turned into a series, it might turn the gamers and viewers impression of the overall series.
If there’s a series of any Assassin’s Creed game, would you watch it?
11. Valkyria Chronicles
This game is a bit old and a bit obscure, but for those who played this game, they can say that this is a masterpiece, do you agree?
Valkyria Chronicles 4 is a strategy game set during a fictional war similar to World War II. You follow Squad E, led by Claude Wallace, as they try to capture the enemy's capital and end the war. They face tough battles, harsh weather, and personal struggles, highlighting themes of friendship and sacrifice.
What I love about this game is the story telling part where the gamer chooses from the chapters and the comic type approach. I believe it will be an amazing experience from viewers if the tv adaptation also adapts the story telling part and bundle with great cast and amazing production and acting, don’t you think?
Video source: Nintendo of America
Turning this one into an episode? You bet this is gonna be a great anime!
12. Tormented Souls
Tormented souls is an indie game but I discovered this when I was busy studying game development and looking for inspirations about fixed-camera angles. When I first played this game, I was hooked because the game has a survival-horror setting.
This game is about a young girl named Caroline Walker, and she went to Winterlake to investigate the disappearance of twin girls. She woke up in a bathtub, naked, hooked up to medical equipment, and her one eye was removed. Caroline must fight for her life while she explore the mansion and uncover the mystery behind Winterlake.
Playing this game brought me back to the iconic Resident Evil setting where the camera is fixed, and I have to navigate and fight hordes of monsters in order to survive. Gosh, I totally love the games with fixed camera angles.
Even though the thriller series is nothing new in the film industry, I believe adapting the game Tormented Souls to film will be great and I will definitely watch it!
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13. The Order 1886
Now let’s go back to the early games released on the PS4. Let’s not forget the game (even though it looks like nobody remembers it), The Order 1886!
The Order: 1886 takes place in an alternate Victorian London. The protagonist is Sir Galahad, a knight fighting supernatural monsters and rebels. The Order is an ancient group dedicated to protecting humanity. As you progress, you uncover a conspiracy within the Order and the government. Galahad has to deal with both human and supernatural enemies, navigating political intrigue and betrayal.
This is one of my personal favorites! I love Bloodborne like environments (Victorian London setting) and being in an era of fighting vampires and werewolves! Apart from being criticized as ‘short,’ the story is great and not having a sequel for this game is a bummer. In fact, it is also one of the most anticipated by the gamers.
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If there are no more plans for the sequel, why not release a series? Do you think thats’ a great idea?
14. Left for Dead Series
Left 4 Dead’s campaign story begins in a zombie-infested Pennsylvania and a highly contagious and deadly virus called Green Flu has infected thousands of people, turning them into hungry and aggressive zombies. The characters from different backgrounds named Francis, Bill, Zoey, and Louis must team up and help each other in order to survive.
To those who haven’t played this yet, you really should give it a try today! This one is an oldie but goodie game with an interesting storyline and I believe they’re the inspiration of a horde of zombies attacking by waves.
Putting this into a film is great because the fans are attracted to the zombie and post-apocalyptic genre. Even I will make sure to watch it!
15. Horizon: Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West
The Horizon series is my personal favorite! Developed by Guerrilla Games, it is set in a far future where civilization has collapsed and nature has reclaimed the world, but now humanity shares it with massive machine creatures that roam the wild like robotic dinosaurs. You play as Aloy, an outcast hunter who sets out to uncover the truth about her origins and the mystery of how the old world fell.
What makes Horizon so perfect for an adaptation is the combination of its breathtaking world and its genuinely compelling mystery. The story slowly reveals what happened to the old civilization, and the answers are both heartbreaking and brilliant. Aloy is a strong and relatable lead, and the visual of tribal hunters taking down towering machines with bows and spears is unlike anything else out there. A series done with a big enough budget would be absolutely stunning to watch, and I would tune in for every single episode!
We would love to see an anime version of Horizon Series! What do you think folks? 😍🤩
16. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most stunning RPGs in recent memory, developed by Sandfall Interactive. Set in a dark, painterly world called Lumière, the story follows an elite group of soldiers — Expedition 33 — who march out each year on a suicide mission to destroy the Paintress before she erases everyone of their age from existence. It is a race against death, and every member of the expedition knows they likely won't return.
The world-building is extraordinary, blending French belle époque aesthetics with surreal fantasy and deeply emotional storytelling. The bond between the expedition members, the weight of sacrifice, and the mystery of the Paintress herself make this a story that practically writes itself for a prestige series adaptation. Think a darker, more beautiful Fullmetal Alchemist — and I mean that as the highest possible compliment!
17. Baldur's Gate 3
Having an LOTR-type setting is really exciting to watch! Combined with Baldur’s gate’s excellent storytelling, this is going to be a blockbuster. This game is best suited to have a live adaptation because of its depth and length. They won’t be able to cover all of it in one season.
18. Lords of the Fallen
Lords of the Fallen is a dark fantasy action RPG set in a world haunted by the demon god Adyr. What makes this game truly unique is its dual-realm mechanic: the protagonist, a Dark Crusader named Harkyn, can shift between the living world of Axiom and the shadowy realm of Umbral — a terrifying mirror dimension where the dead linger and monstrous creatures roam.
This dual-world concept is an absolute gift for a screen adaptation. Imagine scenes where our hero steps between two overlapping realities — one crumbling and war-torn, the other a nightmarish, soul-devouring shadow world. The visual possibilities alone are breathtaking. Pair that with a story about a convicted sinner chosen to fight evil that saints could not defeat, and you have a genuinely compelling dark fantasy series. Lords of the Fallen deserves far more recognition than it gets!
19. Dead Space series
Dead Space is one of the greatest survival horror franchises ever made, and it is almost criminal that it hasn't received a proper screen adaptation yet. You play as Isaac Clarke, an engineer sent to investigate a distress signal from a massive mining ship called the USG Ishimura — only to find the entire crew transformed into horrifying Necromorphs, reanimated corpses that can only be stopped by dismemberment.
What sets Dead Space apart from other horror games is its atmosphere of absolute, suffocating isolation. The zero-gravity sequences, the eerie silence of space, the psychological toll on Isaac as he fights to survive and find his girlfriend Nicole — it is all deeply effective horror storytelling. A Dead Space series done in the style of HBO's The Last of Us — serious, character-driven, genuinely terrifying — would be one of the greatest horror productions ever made. The universe is rich, the horror is iconic, and the story is ready. Someone please make this happen!
20. Dead Island
The zombie and post-apocalyptic genre in films isn’t new to us, but it always leave a great impression + lots of views. And it wouldn’t hurt to add another one great title of the game to turn into a movie, isn’t it?
Imagine being trapped in an island full of zombies? And you have to be resourceful and find all means necessary in order to survive?
21. Dragon Age Series
Dragon Age is a deep, lore-rich fantasy franchise built for adaptation. The world of Thedas — with its Grey Wardens, the Blight, the Chantry's complicated relationship with mages, and the ever-present threat of demonic possession — is every bit as rich as the worlds of Game of Thrones or The Witcher.
The first game, Dragon Age: Origins, follows a hero who must unite a fractured world against a Darkspawn invasion. The political intrigue, the moral complexity, and the diverse cast of companions give it all the ingredients for a compelling long-form series. Given the success of The Witcher on Netflix, there is clearly a massive market for mature, lore-rich fantasy adaptations. Dragon Age would fit that mold perfectly!
22. The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol was directed by the creator of the original Dead Space, and it shows. Set on Jupiter's moon Callisto inside a maximum security prison colony, the game is a masterclass in claustrophobic horror as prisoners transform into monstrous Biophages.
The confined setting, the corporate conspiracy at the heart of the outbreak, and the desperate survival story of Jacob Lee make The Callisto Protocol ideal for a limited series adaptation. Think a locked-room horror mystery in space where nowhere is safe and no one is who they claim to be. I would watch it immediately!
23. Dying Light
Dying Light is a survival horror game set in a quarantined city overrun by the infected, and its day/night cycle is one of the most brilliantly executed mechanics in gaming. During the day, the zombies are sluggish and manageable. At night, the Volatiles emerge — terrifyingly fast hunters that make every moment outside feel like borrowed time.
The human story at the heart of Dying Light — an undercover operative who must choose between his mission and the community he has come to care about — is compelling enough to sustain a full series. The kinetic parkour movement, the desperate scavenging, and the evolving threat would translate brilliantly to screen!
24. The Evil Within
The Evil Within is survival horror at its most psychological and disorienting. Detective Sebastian Castellanos is pulled into STEM — a machine that links human consciousnesses — and must fight through escalating horror while uncovering the truth of what happened.
The shifting, reality-bending environments and the terrifying monster designs make The Evil Within a visually distinct property that would look incredible on screen. A psychological horror series exploring shared nightmares, memory, and trauma would be genuinely unsettling and compelling television.
25. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is one of the most unique and important games ever made — a story about a Celtic warrior journeying through a Norse hellscape to rescue the soul of her dead lover, all while experiencing psychosis. The voices in Senua's head are a thoughtful and empathetic portrayal of mental illness, developed in collaboration with neuroscientists and people who live with psychosis.
A film adaptation of Hellblade — handled with the same care and sensitivity — could be one of the most important psychological dramas gaming has ever inspired. Senua's story deserves the widest possible audience.
26. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is set in a dark, mythological version of Ming Dynasty China, where a mysterious plague called the Feathering is transforming people into monstrous bird-like creatures. The protagonist wakes with no memory and must uncover the truth of her past while navigating a world of political power, ancient curses, and supernatural horror.
The blend of Chinese historical aesthetics with dark fantasy and body horror is unlike almost anything else in gaming. An adaptation set in this world would be breathtaking, and would introduce global audiences to a rarely explored setting in fantasy storytelling!
28. Metro Series
The Metro series is set in the ruins of post-nuclear Moscow, where survivors have built a civilization inside the tunnels of the underground metro system. Every bullet counts, every surface could be irradiated, and both mutated creatures and rival human factions threaten whatever fragile peace exists.
The world of Metro is atmospheric, bleak, and deeply human — exploring themes of hope, survival, tribalism, and the cost of war with genuine emotional weight. A limited series adaptation of Metro 2033, done in the style of HBO's Chernobyl, would be phenomenal!
29. Alan Wake
Alan Wake is a mystery thriller about a bestselling horror novelist whose fiction begins to literally come true in a small Pacific Northwest town. Armed with a flashlight and a gun, Wake fights against Taken — shadow creatures vulnerable only to light — while unraveling a mystery that blurs the line between story and reality.
Alan Wake is already structured like a TV series — unfolding in episodes with cliffhangers and a moody atmosphere pulled from Twin Peaks or True Detective. The Alan Wake universe, expanded beautifully in Alan Wake 2, is a truly original and cinematic property. Someone make this happen. Are you the one?
30. Titanfall 2
Titanfall 2 has one of the most underappreciated single-player campaigns in all of gaming. Rifleman Jack Cooper bonds with his Vanguard-class Titan BT-7274 across emotionally charged missions, and their relationship becomes one of gaming's most genuinely touching.
BT's line — "Protocol 3: Protect the pilot" — will never not hit hard. The story is a perfect template for a sci-fi action film: a rookie soldier, a loyal robot companion, and a mission to stop a world-ending superweapon. It is Iron Giant meets Interstellar, and it deserves a massive cinematic budget. Please, Respawn — make this happen! 😭
31. Nioh Series
The Nioh series is set in a supernatural, demon-infested version of Sengoku-era Japan — a period of civil war and political upheaval made even more extraordinary by the addition of Yokai, ancient spirits, and mystical Amrita energy.
William Adams, the European samurai at the center of the first game, is based on a real historical figure, which gives the story a fascinating anchor in reality. A series blending the intense politics of the Sengoku period with supernatural samurai action would be extraordinary — imagine Demon Slayer but grounded in actual history and significantly darker!
32. Call of Duty: WWII
Call of Duty: WWII's campaign tells the story of the 1st Infantry Division's advance through Europe — from Normandy to the fall of Germany. It is gritty, human, and emotionally grounded, focusing on the bonds forged between soldiers under fire rather than pure spectacle.
The friendship between Ronald "Red" Daniels and Robert Zussman forms the emotional core, and their journey through some of the war's bloodiest moments is genuinely moving. With the right director, a Call of Duty: WWII adaptation could be something truly powerful and memorable.
33. Sleeping Dogs
Sleeping Dogs is one of the most underrated open-world games ever made, set in a vibrant, densely detailed Hong Kong and following Wei Shen — an undercover police officer infiltrating the Sun On Yee Triad while struggling to maintain his conscience.
The longer Wei stays undercover, the more he becomes what he is pretending to be. This is classic crime drama territory — think The Departed meets Hong Kong action cinema. Wei Shen is compelling enough to anchor multiple seasons, and Hong Kong itself is a magnificent setting for a prestige crime series.
34. Detroit: Become Human
Detroit: Become Human is a masterfully constructed narrative about androids becoming sentient and fighting for their rights in near-future America. Told through three playable characters — Kara, Markus, and Connor — it explores freedom, identity, civil rights, and the meaning of humanity through speculative fiction.
The branching narrative already has the structure of prestige television, with intersecting character arcs that build to a genuinely emotional climax. An adaptation following all three protagonists would be one of the most thought-provoking science fiction series in years. The themes are timely, the characters are compelling, and the world is ready for the screen.
35. Until Dawn
Until Dawn is a cinematic horror game in the tradition of classic slashers — eight friends trapped on a remote mountain, a masked killer, terrible decisions, and the constant awareness that any character can die at any moment.
The game's central twist is genuinely shocking and completely recontextualizes everything before it. A film or series adaptation — perhaps playing with multiple timelines or outcomes — would be a clever and terrifying piece of horror entertainment. The ensemble is written like a slasher movie cast, and the mountainside setting is perfect.
36. Doom: The Dark Ages
Doom: The Dark Ages takes the Doom Slayer into a medieval fantasy war against demonic forces, blending the franchise's iconic ultra-violence with massive armies, titanic mechs, and ancient gods. It is the most ambitious visual reinvention the series has ever attempted.
A Doom animated series in the style of Castlevania or Arcane — leaning fully into the heavy metal medieval fantasy aesthetic — would be extraordinary. The Doom Slayer's near-mythological status as a being the demons themselves fear is a compelling premise, and the Dark Ages setting provides a rich new canvas to explore.
37. Tales of Arise
Tales of Arise is one of the most emotionally resonant JRPGs in years, set in a world where the people of Dahna have been enslaved for 300 years. The story of Alphen and Shionne — one who cannot feel pain, one whose touch burns others — working together to end that oppression is both compelling and genuinely moving.
The game's themes of colonialism, systemic oppression, and the cost of liberation are handled with real nuance. An animated adaptation in the style of Vinland Saga — serious, emotionally grounded, and willing to sit with difficult themes — would do this world full justice!
38. Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077's Night City is one of the most fully realized settings in gaming history — a neon-drenched megalopolis of corporate power, street gangs, transhumanism, and desperate humanity. The story of V, a mercenary trying to survive a death sentence while carrying the digital ghost of a rock legend, is wild, emotional, and unforgettable.
The success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on Netflix proved that this setting translates beautifully to animation. A full series set in Night City — whether following V's story or entirely new characters — would be outstanding science fiction. This world is too good to be confined to one game!
39. Silent Hill F
Silent Hill F is one of the most anticipated entries in the legendary horror franchise, set in 1960s Japan and following a new protagonist through a town consumed by a flower-based Rot. The game promises to bring the psychological horror that defines Silent Hill to a completely new cultural context.
Japan's horror folklore tradition is extraordinarily rich, and placing a Silent Hill story within that context has enormous creative potential. An adaptation set in this world — animated or live-action — would be deeply unsettling and culturally distinctive, combining Silent Hill's psychological depth with the unique flavor of Japanese folk horror. I cannot wait to see where this one goes!
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40. Far Cry Series
The Far Cry franchise is built on compelling villains who are practically begging to be adapted. Vaas Montenegro from Far Cry 3 is already a legend. Pagan Min from Far Cry 4 is one of gaming's most charismatic antagonists. And Joseph Seed from Far Cry 5 — a charismatic cult leader who genuinely believes he is doing God's work — would make for a chillingly compelling character study.
A limited series focused on any of these villains — exploring their rise to power, their twisted philosophy, and their eventual confrontation with the protagonist — would be outstanding television. The Far Cry format of placing you against an outsized antagonist in an exotic setting is perfect for serialized storytelling!
41. Watch Dogs
Watch Dogs follows Aiden Pearce, a hacker who uses Chicago's interconnected surveillance infrastructure as his weapon — controlling traffic lights, ATMs, and communications networks to wage a one-man war against corruption.
The premise is compelling, and the story's examination of surveillance, privacy, and digital power is more relevant today than ever. A Watch Dogs adaptation leaning into the cybersecurity thriller aspects — think Mr. Robot meets vigilante action drama — could be genuinely gripping. The Watch Dogs 2 hacktivist cast in San Francisco would also make for a fun alternative direction!
42. Stellar Blade
For viewers who love sci-fi films, I think this is another interesting game to be translated into film. Stellar Blade is an action-adventure game released in 2024 by the game developer, Shift Up. Join the protagonist Eve, and her comrades as they fight a relentless war against Naytibas to reclaim Earth from the enemy’s clutches.
This game’s just recently released, and I think fans will love it especially if the female lead will be as sexy as the game’s protagonist!
In Summary
With the rise of the technology, the options are now limitless! Imagine if these video games are being translated into film, then our era is much more interesting! Putting these video games into film will also reach audiences who are not gamers. Not only that, the games that are forgotten will have a chance to be revived and acknowledged, not only by the gamers, but the movie and series lovers too!
We look forward to the day that many from this list become adapted into a movie, anime or live series. I just hope the film producers find this article, and consider remaking at least 1-2 games. I bet that would be great!
What game are you looking forward to having a film release? Let us know in the comments section below!
