6 Essential Harry Potter Video Games

Image via Warner Bros. Games Published Aug 8, 2026, 12:53 PM EDT Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of watching movies and talking about them endlessly, he writes reviews and analyses on his Instagram page dedicated to cinema, and occasionally on his blog. His favorite filmmakers are Andrei Tarkovsky and Charlie Chaplin. He loves modern Mexican cinema and thinks it's tragically underappreciated. Other interests of Diego's include reading, gaming, roller coasters, writing reviews on his Letterboxd account (username: DPP_reviews), and going down rabbit holes of whatever topic he's interested in at any given point. Sign in to your Collider account With the release of 1997's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (re-titled Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States), easily one of the best books of the '90s, J. K. Rowling gave birth to a cultural phenomenon unlike anything else that the Middle Grade and Young Adult fantasy genres have ever produced. As anyone who hasn't been living under a rock for the past couple of decades will know, things didn't stop at books: From movies to theme parks to—of course—video games, Harry Potter is now present across all of modern pop culture as one of its most essential cornerstones. Harry Potter video games in particular have produced some exceptional titles over the course of the years. Whether it's a movie tie-in, a Lego game, or a wholly unique story altogether, Harry Potter games don't typically receive nearly as much love as they deserve. Though it's not a multimedia franchise that has produced a particularly staggering volume of video games, and even though a few of the ones it has produced are subpar at best, the best Harry Potter games out there are true classics that still deserve to be replayed to this day. 6 'Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup' (2003) Image via Electronic Arts Electronic Arts' contributions to the sports game aren't just limited to their most iconic annual franchises, like the FC series and the Madden NFL games: It also includes a certain Harry Potter-themed sports game that has grown to become awfully underrated as the years have gone by. It is, of course, Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup. Quidditch is such an essential cornerstone of the Harry Potter franchise as a whole that it's no surprise it took such a short amount of time for a Quidditch-themed video game to appear, and it just so happens that it's a legitimately fantastic sports game. Anybody who loves fast-paced arcade-style sports games and owns a sixth-generation console should find Quidditch World Cup absolutely delightful. Quidditch World Cup is definitely not perfect. The core gameplay loop remains a bit repetitive throughout each match, making replayability and depth a bit too low to make this a game you'd want to frequently pick up. Anybody who loves fast-paced arcade-style sports games and owns a sixth-generation console, however, should find Quidditch World Cup absolutely delightful for a couple of rounds. There's some incredible world-building here that you can't really get in any other form of Harry Potter media, too, making this a must-play for any die-hard fan of the franchise. 5 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' (2001) Image via EA Back in 2001, Chris Columbus released his adaptation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and the family blockbuster landscape was never the same again. A whopping 25 years later, it's still one of the most hugely beloved fantasy films of all time, worth re-watching for fans and non-fans of the series alike. And those who discovered Harry's wondrous Wizarding World back in 2001 and couldn't get enough of it were in luck, because on the exact same day of the movie's premiere, Argonaut Games' tie-in video game of the same title came out for the PlayStation. Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Color versions developed by Griptonite games were put out at the same time, but those are entirely different games and not nearly as nostalgic or timeless as the PlayStation version. The blocky graphics and limited level design haven't aged the best, but even if you didn't grow up playing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and falling in love with its unique rendition of Hogwarts, it's still an irresistibly entertaining retro experience that was developed with input from J. K. Rowling herself. Is it the deepest PlayStation game ever? No, but it was the console's sixth-best-selling title ever, which should be proof enough of its quality. 4 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' (2004) Image via EA Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was developed by KnowWonder for Microsoft Windows and Griptonite Games for Game Boy Advance, but it's EA UK's version for the three big sixth-generation consoles—PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube—that was the last true Harry Potter tie-in video game that was a genuinely fantastic experience from top to bottom. Based on one of the most universally loved fantasy movies based on books, this nostalgic gem balances deep gameplay with a compelling story almost perfectly. Full of engaging puzzles and immersive Hogwarts exploration, it's many people's favorite Harry Potter movie tie-in game. Being able to play as each member of the Golden Trio is always fun, but the way in which Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban allows to seamlessly swap between each character to take advantage of their unique abilities is particularly solid. There are plenty of fun platforming challenges, graphics that have aged infinitely better than those of its two predecessors, and combat encounters designed around one of the most entertaining magic systems of any Harry Potter tie-in. 3 'Lego Harry Potter Collection' (2016) Image via Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Virtually anyone and everyone who has grown up playing video games since the sixth generation must have played at least one Lego game developed by Traveller's Tales at some point in their lives. Those who haven't lack joy and whimsy in their lives. Repetitive though the formula of these games started to get as the years passed, there are still some Lego games out there that have aged wonderfully, and Lego Harry Potter: Years 1–4 and Lego Harry Potter: Years 5–7 are two such games. The first was released in 2010 and the second came out months after the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2 in 2011, but in 2016, a collection containing both games was released. One of the most universally entertaining Lego games that Traveller's Tales has ever designed. This is the definitive way to experience one of the most universally entertaining Lego games that Traveller's Tales has ever designed, a game that virtually anyone who likes Lego, Harry Potter, or even just action-adventure games more generally should be perfectly able to enjoy. The signature sense of humor of the Lego games translates perfectly to the Harry Potter universe, as does the rewarding puzzle-based gameplay loop. But what really makes these games stand out is the level of depth that their open-world exploration allows for, their impressive character rosters, the seamless ways in which spells are integrated into the gameplay mechanics, and the timeless co-op multiplayer. 2 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' (2002) Image via EA There's really no question about it: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets may not be the best Harry Potter book, and the movie it inspired may not be the best in the franchise, but the video game of the same name sure is the best Harry Potter film tie-in video game of all time. Multiple different versions of the game were developed by several different studios for several different platforms, but it's the version for the main sixth-generation consoles (developed by EA UK for PlayStation 2 and Eurocom for Xbox and GameCube) that stands out as the most timeless, most nostalgic, and highest-quality of the bunch. Though the versions developed by EA UK and Eurocom are technically different in some key areas, they are essentially the same gaming experience. Aside from the now-retro graphics that still look awfully charming today, Chamber of Secrets is genuinely sitting at the very top tier of sixth-generation action-adventure games. Learning new spells is an incredibly fun experience requiring tight platforming and clever puzzle-solving; the Hogwarts grounds are surprisingly large and fun to explore for a game of this age; broom-flying is arguably the best here out of all the Harry Potter movie tie-ins; and the abundance of collectibles lends the experience a tremendous level of replayability. Chamber of Secrets is a game so entertaining that even those entirely unfamiliar with Harry Potter should be able to have a blast with it. 1 'Hogwarts Legacy' (2023) Image via Warner Bros. Games A conversation about the best Harry Potter game and the most essential Harry Potter game, ironically enough, should always end up leading to a game that doesn't actually revolve around the franchise's eponymous character at all: Hogwarts Legacy, one of the biggest AAA releases that the gaming industry has offered this decade thus far. Developed by Avalanche Software, a studio that had never made a game of even a fraction of the size of this one before, Hogwarts Legacy ended up taking the world by storm with its tremendous level of quality, technical impressiveness, and RPG depth. It's not a perfect game by any means, what with some of its repetitive sidequests and its lack of a morality system, but it's everything that Harry Potter fans had been begging for in a video game for years. Hogwarts Legacy is one of those fantasy video games better than most movie blockbusters, so it's no wonder why it quickly became one of the bestselling video games of all time. There's something here for virtually everyone: Harry Potter fans should find its expansions on the franchise's lore fascinating, open-world game fans should find exploring Hogwarts and the surrounding Highlands to be incredibly entertaining, and RPG fans should have a field day with all the character choices and magic mechanics. It's the sort of game that you can get hundreds of hours of gameplay out of, and that's everything that Harry Potter fans had wanted since the franchise's video game console debut. Collider Exclusive · The Sorting Hat Awaits Which Hogwarts House Are You? Gryffindor · Slytherin · Hufflepuff · Ravenclaw Four houses. One destiny. The Sorting Hat has considered thousands of students — now it's your turn. Answer honestly and discover where you truly belong at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. 🦁Gryffindor 🐍Slytherin 🦡Hufflepuff 🦅Ravenclaw PLACE THE HAT → 01 What quality do you value most in yourself? Answer as honestly as you can — the Hat always knows. ACourage — I act even when I'm afraid, because what's right matters more than what's safe. BAmbition — I know what I want and I have the drive and cunning to get there. CLoyalty — I show up for the people I love, no matter what it costs me. DWisdom — I think before I act and I'm always hungry to understand more. NEXT QUESTION → 02 A friend is being treated unfairly. What do you do? How you protect others says everything about who you are. AStep in immediately and confront whoever is responsible — I won't stand by. BWork out the best strategy to address it — a smart move beats a rash one. CBe by their side, support them, and help them through it however they need. DAnalyse what's actually happening and find the most reasoned, fair solution. NEXT QUESTION → 03 What does success look like to you? What you're working toward defines who you're becoming. ABeing remembered as someone who fought for what was right, whatever the odds. BAchieving the goals I set for myself — influence, status, and earned respect. CA life where the people I care about know I was there for them, always. DMastering my field, contributing something meaningful, and never stopping learning. NEXT QUESTION → 04 What is your greatest fear? Fear is the most honest thing about a person. ABeing a coward when it mattered — looking back and knowing I did nothing. BMediocrity — fading into obscurity without making my mark on the world. CLosing the people I love or letting them down when they needed me most. DIgnorance — being wrong and not knowing it, or never reaching my potential. NEXT QUESTION → 05 The rules say no. Your gut says go. What do you do? Every institution has rules. What you do with them is a choice. ABreak the rules — if it's the right thing to do, no rule should stop me. BFind a way to get what I want without getting caught. Rules are guidelines. CProbably follow the rules — but I'd find a way to help within them if I could. DThink it through carefully — is the rule unjust, or is my gut just impatient? NEXT QUESTION → 06 What kind of friend are you? Who you are to the people you love is who you really are. AThe protector — I will go to the ends of the earth for the people I care about. BThe strategist — I give sharp advice and I'm the one who figures out how to fix things. CThe constant — I'm always there, always reliable, and I never make it about me. DThe guide — I help people think things through and see perspectives they've missed. NEXT QUESTION → 07 You look into the Mirror of Erised. What do you see? The mirror shows the deepest desire of your heart. AYourself standing victorious, having faced the greatest challenge and won. BYourself at the height of your power — respected, successful, and in control. CYourself surrounded by everyone you love, whole and happy and together. DYourself with all the answers — every book read, every mystery solved. NEXT QUESTION → 08 The Sorting Hat pauses. It whispers: "You could do well in any house. But what matters most to you — truly?" This is your tiebreaker. The Hat always listens. ABravery. I want to be the kind of person who acts when others won't. BGreatness. I want to leave my mark and be more than ordinary. CBelonging. I want to be part of something good and never let my people down. DUnderstanding. I want to know the truth of things and keep growing forever. REVEAL MY HOUSE → The Sorting Hat Speaks Your House Has Been ChosenAfter careful deliberation, the Sorting Hat has made its decision. This is the house your values, your instincts, and your particular way of being in the world were made for. 🦁 GryffindorYou have nerve. Not the reckless kind, but the deep, quiet courage that shows up even when you're terrified — especially then. Gryffindors don't act because they're fearless — they act because they understand that some things are worth being afraid for. You stand up for people when it would be easier to look away. You charge toward what's right even when the odds are terrible. Harry, Hermione, Ron — the heroes of Hogwarts's greatest chapter — all called the tower with the scarlet and gold home. And now, so do you. 🐍 SlytherinYou are driven, sharp, and utterly clear-eyed about what you want and how to get there. Slytherin has long been misunderstood — painted as the house of villains when it is, at its best, the house of those who refuse to accept limits placed on them by others. You are resourceful, strategic, and you play the long game. You know your worth. You protect your own fiercely. The dungeon common room with its view of the Black Lake is yours — and the ambitions that will take you further than anyone expects are yours too. 🦡 HufflepuffYou are the kind of person that makes the world genuinely better just by being in it. Hufflepuff is not the "safe" house or the "leftover" house — it is the house of those with the greatest heart and the most unwavering integrity. You show up. You work hard. You don't need glory or recognition — you do what's right because it's right. Your loyalty never wavers, even when tested. Nymphadora Tonks, Cedric Diggory, Newt Scamander — some of the wizarding world's finest. And now you join them. 🦅 RavenclawYour mind is your greatest gift, and you've always known it. Ravenclaws are the thinkers, the questioners, the ones who find a puzzle irresistible and a good book better company than most people. Ravenclaw is not merely about intelligence — it's about the love of learning, the pursuit of truth, and the rare courage to admit you don't know something yet. You see the world with unusual clarity and depth. Luna Lovegood, Filius Flitwick, Rowena Ravenclaw herself — all extraordinary, all original. And so are you. ↻ RETAKE THE QUIZ