House of the Dragon has made a positive impression since landing in August 2022. The Game of Thrones prequel series has taken on a life of its own, swiftly moving out from its predecessor's shadow. House of the Dragon is an adaptation of George R. R. Martin's Fire & Blood book and delves into Targaryen history. The show has plenty of political strategies, intrigue, bloody violence, and fantastical elements, including dragons.
Because of these themes running throughout House of the Dragon, numerous video games would be a perfect fit for those who love the show. These games cover multiple genres, yet each explores core concepts that thrive in House of the Dragon.
10 The Age Of Empires Games Capture The Strategy Of War That House Of The Dragon Will Be Exploring
Age Of Empires II: Definitive Edition
As House of the Dragon edges ever closer to the full-on war known as the Dance of the Dragons, fans are excited for all the chaos, violence, and strategic excellence to come. In the meantime, they can capture these themes by playing any game from Age of Empires, a series that has reinvented the strategy genre.
The Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is the cream of the crop. Those who love the strategic medieval-like warfare of Game of Thrones or simply the concept of real-time strategy games will instantly be drawn to it. Whether it is through the compelling campaigns or random skirmishes, fans can unleash their meticulous strategies or sheer strength however they wish.
9 The Witcher Scratches That Fantasy Monster-Fighting Itch
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
When it comes to replicating the fantastical beasts and dragons of House of the Dragon, a captivating video game of the same ilk to check out is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Well-documented as one of the greatest games of all time, The Witcher 3 excels in its storytelling, gameplay and indulgence of various fantasy tropes.
Netflix's The Witcher series is certainly a show to check out for HOTD fans, and this game is no different. The Witcher franchise has all the fights and monsters that fans could ever hope for, as well as interesting characters and narratives.
8 Empires Adds Political Intrigue & War Strategy To The Hack & Slash Series
Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires
While Dynasty Warriors is a well-known hack-and-slash series, they added some strategic depth to the franchise from Dynasty Warriors 4 onward with the Empires expansions. Empires keeps the gameplay of its respective Dynasty Warriors game, but with the addition of a Risk-type global domination and strategy experience.
Players build and add to their kingdoms, with familiar faces and locations, through strategic maneuvers or declarations of war, while alliances can be forged and broken. The Empires games bring the political intrigue of House of the Dragon as much as they bring the war and chaos of Game of Thrones.
7 Dragons Are A Major Part Of The Story In Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls is a well-established Bethesda video game franchise rooted in all things fantasy. Skyrim is viewed as their biggest success, with it often being used as a point of inspiration for newcomers to the genre.
In Skyrim, players face off against all manner of fantastical beasts and critters, but out of all of them, dragons command the most respect. Dragons are a major part of the game's story, from the Dragonborn to the mighty god-king Alduin. Skyrim's named dragons are even as formidable and terrifying as those in House of the Dragon.
6 Warhorse Studios Delivered An Impressive Medieval Experience Rooted In Realism
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
For fans of the violent medieval-style battles of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a perfect game to pick up. Kingdom Come: Deliverance was released in 2018. This action role-playing game has tried to stand out with its nonlinear quests and the importance of time management.
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance, players must keep an eye on health and hunger while advancing through the story. Additionally, NPCs have dynamic routines that can actively influence how quests can be done, offering multiple alternative routes to take. This helps further in the making for a seriously impressive attempt at achieving a realistic experience.
5 Players Face The Wrath Of Dark Dragons In The Dragon Age Games
Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age: Origins was the first of the Dragon Age franchise to be released back in 2009, but it is still considered by many to be the best. Inquisition is a close second and may be more appealing to some with its superior graphics and gameplay, but Origins remains the series' standard-bearer.
The Dragon Age games draw similarities to House of the Dragon in their sparing use of dragons, despite their overall importance to the story. The mainline story of Origins only has three battles with dragons, which gives each fight and encounter that extra gravitas and impact.
4 Crusader Kings II Is The Perfect Game For Establishing A Dynasty
Crusader Kings II
Crusader Kings II is a popular grand strategy game and dynasty simulator. It tests players as they try to achieve success for their dynasty, negotiate alliances and marriages, and arrange assassinations or duels, among many other war strategies.
Crusader Kings II has even received the mod treatment in getting a Game of Thrones variant. It allows players to pick a period from George R. R. Martin's extensive lore, ranging from Robert's Rebellion and the Clash of Kings to House of the Dragon's The Dance of the Dragons. While the base game is immensely fun, this mod is the perfect game for House of the Dragon fans to explore.
3 Expanding & Improving A Civilization Has Its Parallels To Running The Realm In House Of The Dragon
Sid Meier's Civilization V
Sid Meier's Civilization V is the best of the series; it was released in 2010. Similarly to Crusader Kings II, it is perfect for those searching for an engrossing experience of strategy and conquest. Civilization V has players leading their own civilization through the ages while dealing with everything thrown their way.
Procedural generation provides an altered experience every playthrough, as players seek victory through various means. This can be achieved through research, conquest or diplomacy, among others. The responsibilities held in this game offer an insight into the pressures of ruling, a concept that is at the very core of House of the Dragon.
2 Dragons & Other Terrifying Monsters Dominate The Lands Between In This FromSoftware Masterpiece
Elden Ring
While dragons felt rare and special in Game of Thrones, they appear more often and as an active part of life in House of the Dragon. This normalization of dragons and fantastical elements runs through many movies, shows and games, but especially in the success story of 2022, Elden Ring.
Elden Ring is a FromSoftware masterpiece that takes the difficulty and intensity of Dark Souls games and makes it more accessible and appealing to the masses in a massive open world. With House of the Dragon heading toward the Dance of the Dragons civil war, combat will soon be a constant presence in the show, shifting to feel more like Elden Ring than initially thought.
1 Telltale Games Thrusts Players Into The Dangerous World Of Game Of Thrones
Game Of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series
Since they released the award-winning The Walking Dead, Telltale Games has become famous for their trademark storytelling through traumatic and difficult decision-making. They have since delved into numerous other franchises, and in 2014 they released Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series.
Telltale's Game of Thrones introduces a new family in House Forrester, inserting various Forresters into familiar Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon locations and situations, from King's Landing and the Wall to Essos. Familiar faces from the series are even linked into the story, with Jon Snow and Ramsay Bolton being joined by multiple others. Telltale's Game of Thrones has players making impossible decisions, from which characters to sacrifice or save to choosing between various strategies and courses of action.