Besides watching movies, TV shows or other entertainment apps, you can also use Apple TV to play games as well. Even though some games require a gaming controller, you can use your Siri remote to play other games. So? You can play your favorite iOS games on a bigger screen either alone or along with your friends/family.
Here is the list of some of the best free Apple TV games you can play right away after installing those on your Apple TV.
Crossy Road
Crossy Road is one of the most popular games for Apple TV. The concept is really simple. You need to pose as Chicken and cross the road full of incoming traffic without losing your life. Even though it is a single-player game, you can use your iPhone or iPad as the second controller and have fun by playing with your friend or another family member.
Download from AppStore: Crossy Road
Ashphalt 8: Airborne
Are you a fan of racing games? Then, definitely, you would check out this multiplayer arcade racing game. It is one of the highly-rated games on AppStore with a rating of 4.7 from over 100K users. This game provides stunning graphics, especially the interactions between the vehicles, environments, and tracks. It offers over 200+ official speed machines including Ferrari, Ducati, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bugatti, Mercedes, Audi, Ford, Chevrolet and more. Plus, you can enjoy the thrill of racing across 50+ high-speed tracks.
Download from AppStore: Ashphalt 8: Airborne
Real Racing 3
If you are passionate about car racing, then you would love Real Racing 3. This game has licensed tracks with 40 circuits at 18 real-world locations. With over 200 cars (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, Chevrolet, Lamborghini, Audi and more) to choose from, Real Racing 3 offers a wonderful racing experience. Plus, it has a real-time Multiplayer option with Social Leaderboards to play with your friends/family. And, its innovative TSM (Time Shifted Multiplayer) allows you to race anyone, anytime, anywhere.
Download from AppStore: Real Racing 3
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Sky Force Reloaded
With its superb gameplay mechanics, challenging missions, intense effects, and in-game collectibles, Sky Force Reloaded is far better than an average shooting game. You can assemble & test 9 different aircrafts, pick your favorite and turn your plane into a flying tank. Plus, you can install hundreds of upgrades to your weapons, shields and other equipment. And, you can unlock new difficulty modes from Normal to Nightmare. Even you can spot the wrecks of your fallen friends and get rewards for picking them up. In short, it is a great shooting game that will keep you entertained for a long time.
Download from AppStore: Sky Force Reloaded
Spaceteam
Do you like pushing buttons and shouting at your friends? Basically, Spaceteam is a team game in which 2 to 8 players can participate. Each player will have to use their own iOS device and they need to shout technobabble at each other until their ship explodes. The players will be assigned a random control panel with buttons, switches, sliders, and dials. By cooperating with your team members, you need to prevent the ship from falling apart.
Download from AppStore: Spaceteam
Rayman Adventures
It is an adventure kind of game where you need to run through a lot of mysterious lands, haunted medieval castles, mythical worlds of Olympus, and discover their hidden secrets. Here, you will be helping Rayman and his friends to rescue Ancient Eggs to breathe new life into the Sacred Tree. You can pose as any of the 55 playable characters like Rayman, Barbara, Globox, or Teensie. Plus, you can run, swim, and take giant flying leaps as you play through more than 200 levels.
Download from AppStore: Rayman Adventures
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Dungeon Hunter
In this action-packed game, you will be hunting down monsters and villains through 94 missions. Here, you will be discovering a variety of environments, from the shattered realm of Valenthia to the cold and barbarous Valen Outpost. In multiplayer mode, you can either rally up to 3 other players to fight side-by-side in co-op mode or just hire friends as Allies to help you along your journey. Plus, you can wield over 900 pieces of armor and take daily/weekly challenges to have more fun and rewards.
Download from AppStore: Dungeon Hunter
Spin Sports
Would you like to have fun playing games with your family/friends? Then, you should check out Spin Sports. It is a simple multiplayer arcade game where each player can choose a character and control that with a single button on Apple TV remote. Spin Sports has wacky character voices, excellent sound effects, and appealing graphics. A maximum of 6 players can participate in this game.
Download from AppStore: Spin Sports
Into the Dead
Are you crazy about Zombies? Then, Into the Dead is a must-try game for you. In this game, you need to keep moving as fast as you can in order to stay alive when there are no second chances. This game has stunning visuals featuring Metal support, and high-quality sound design depicting a grim zombie apocalypse. Even though it is a single-player game, you can challenge your friends by sharing your scores on Facebook and GameCenter forums.
Download from AppStore: Into the Dead
Hit Tennis 3
Are you someone who is interested to play real-world games on your Apple TV? Hit Tennis is a cool app that gives you the feel of real tennis. You can play with opponents in 24 tournaments across 8 locations around the world. To hit the ball, you need to just swipe or flick your finger.
Download from AppStore: Hit Tennis 3
Besides the above list, there are hundreds of games available on the Apple TV. It is a good idea to pick a few games to try. Eventually, you can build up the favorite Apple TV game list.