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Video games continue to expand to different mediums. So in this article, we will look at the top 5 video game adaptations in 2025.
Adapting novels into movies and shows is a tale as old as time itself. However, we have also seen a rise in video game adaptations in recent years. There have been many attempts to translate the magic of video games into movies or shows in the past, but most of them have been disappointing, to say the least. It seemed to always lack the proper balance, either the writers deviated too much from the story of the game or they limited themselves by being in the confines of it.
Top 5 Video Game Adaptations To See in 2025
Studios are adapting more and more games into movies and TV shows. And we are happy to say that the new wave of video game adaptations has more hits than misses. There are several adaptations that are a bright step forward, such as The Last Of Us and Edgerunners TV shows and the Sonic movies. So in this article, we will rank the top 5 video game adaptations you should see in 2025.
5. Sonic The Hedgehog (2020)
The first Sonic the Hedgehog movie had its fair share of controversy prior to its release. When the first look for Sonic in the movie was released, fans were far from happy. There was also a vocal response against the “horrible” design, according to the fans of the franchise. The expectations hit an all-time low for the movie after the incident, but a quick redesign of Sonic by the studio did save some of the excitement for it.
The movie is not the best video game adaptation out there, but it is certainly a fun watch. It is definitely better than many other adaptations we have seen before. With that said, let us get to the highlight of the film. Jim Carrey stole nearly every scene he was in as Dr. Eggman. Sonic the Hedgehog might not be a masterclass in storytelling, but it is definitely funnier, cleverer, and more engaging than the average viewer expects it to be.
4. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022)
So far we have seen video game adaptations that were faithful to the game, and we have seen adaptations that have deviated too much from the source material. However, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a show that not only captured the essence of the source material but also elevated it.
When Netflix released the show, Cyberpunk 2077′ disastrous launch was still fresh in the gaming community. Edgerunners contributed a lot to repairing the reputation the game had lost. The show is loosely based on the world of the game, but that does not mean that it is not a part of the same universe.
Edgerunners successfully portrayed and expanded the amazing lore and world of Cyberpunk, which players had ignored because of the game’s glitches and bugs. Fans will forever remember this masterfully crafted animated show for starting the Cyberpunk 2077 revival in 2022, among many other reasons.
3. Arcane (2021)
Arcane was a massive surprise for the longtime fans of the League of Legends game and the general audience alike. The viewers have described the show’s animation as beautiful and one of the best to grace the silver screen. The show is loosely tied to the game, taking most of its characters and settings from it. However, the writers have made many notable changes that deviate the show from the source material.
The story of Arcane is masterfully written, and it is filled with complex and nuanced characters. The show’s world is undeniably complex. At its core, there are two different groups of people and cultures battling to claim dominance over the other. But the heart of Arcane is Vi and Jinx. The showrunners did an exceptional job of telling the trauma and heartbreak-filled story of these two characters, and it easily puts Arcane at the top half of this list.
2. Fallout (2024)
The fans of the Fallout franchise have expressed their eagerness for a Fallout TV show for years before Amazon decided to answer their prayers. The Sci-Fi world of Fallout was almost a perfect fit for the streaming system and the show quickly became one of the biggest streaming hits of the year after its release.
Gamers have learned from the past that despite having amazing source material, video game adaptations could go wrong in a variety of different ways. However, Fallout 2024 did not make any of those mistakes. There was some buzz around the show’s decision to cast a female lead, but after it came out, many fans have come around and have appreciated all the right decisions the showrunners made.
Still, the show might not be the ideal Fallout adaptation for some of the longtime funners. But with a solid first season, the show has demonstrated what many fans knew already: its potential to tell amazing stories in the world of Fallout.
1. The Last Of Us (2023)
The Last of Us TV show starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey is regarded as the most faithful video game adaptation ever made. The showrunners have expressed that they are huge fans of Naughty Dog’s survival horror franchise.
So it was not a surprise that the show always remained close to the source material, even to the point of adapting many scenes word for word. Naughty Dog’s writer, Neil Druckmann, was also heavily involved with the show and co-wrote some of the episodes with the director.
Additionally, the writers did brilliantly when it came to the episodic structure of the medium. All of the episodes are well thought out, with many expanding and enhancing the backstory of the main characters. The showrunners even included many story bits that the game left out, such as the more in-depth look at the origins of the Cordyceps virus.
Lastly, the actors of the show gave amazing performances which did not let the game’s cast down. All of that combined ranked The Last Of Us as the number one in our top 5 video game adaptations list.
Conclusion
This is the end of our top 5 video game adaptations in 2025 list. It is a good time to be a gamer with so many good adaptations on the market. Lastly, we hope you found something you like in this article.
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