The Harry Potter series has managed to remain relevant in the gaming industries due to the introduction of games like Hogwarts Mystery. However, the heyday of the series was when EA released titles to coincide with the films’ premieres. These entries presented more film-based action, and exploration was also of a sharper quality.

There have been similar games that were also those derived from film franchises, and fans of the Harry Potter series will have a blast playing through. Some other titles simply have themes similar to these games and are worth a playthrough as well. Since every EA Harry Potter entry had a different feel, each one in this list is close to a particular game in the series.

10 X-Men: The Official Video Game (2006)

In one of Marvel’s more underrated entries, gamers play through three superheroes of the X-Men in a story that carves out a context for X-Men: The Last Stand. With each character having their own separate story and playing styles, the game is fast-paced right from the start.

This is one for fans of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which was a similarly action-packed entry that didn’t focus on exploration and had proceedings be quick and to the point. The storyline in X-Men: The Official Game is also a surprisingly deep one.

9 The Simpsons Game (2007)

As is customary in the popular TV series, things rarely ever go by in Springfield without one big event happening. The Simpsons Game takes things far and wide, with each family member playable in a meta entry that has the family realize they’ve been game characters all along.

Much like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was, this game brings a certain charm in cartoonish elements. There’s more to mess around than bring depth in gameplay, yet the simplicity of things, combined with the humorous gameplay, make for a worthy title to engage in.

8 Life Is Strange (2015)

In this interactive video game, players take on the role of a teenager who comes across various strange happenings in town while she tackles growing pains. The gameplay aspect is in the form of vital decisions to make, and the impact of these choices is where the game unfolds.

Those who enjoyed the narrative styles of Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince will love Life Is Strange. There’s also the matter of free-roaming within levels, something that will very much be an appealing factor. In its own right, Life Is Strange’s powerful emotional quality - that keeps gameplay in firm focus - greatly bolsters the game’s replay value.

7 Ratchet & Clank (2002)

There are only a few games quite as juvenile yet brimming with quality as Ratchet & Clank. This title blends platforming with action, along with a comedic flair that is very hard to find in other video games. It stresses upon exploration with frequent foes to fight.

Those who loved Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ quirky style will feel right at home here. Ratchet & Clank is a fairly large game, meaning there’s a lot of time to accustom oneself with the kooky and fun gameplay.

6 The Godfather (2005)

In this open-world action game, the player controls an associate of the Corleone crime family as he ascends the ranks to become Godfather himself. With so many places to explore, and areas to capture, The Godfather is a unique take in the games based on films platform.

The title plays close to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, in that the focus on exploration by means of combat is reminiscent of Harry’s open-world exploits in Hogwarts. The Godfather brings with it the identity of the film series, along with fun gameplay techniques that gamers will no doubt become fond of.

5 Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End (2007)

The final adventure of Jack Sparrow and his original buddies plays close to their adventures in the film. In this case, players can be actively involved in their favorite scenes, as these form part of this swashbuckling game.

It’s quite similar to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, where the gameplay never went into a fast pace but also kept the action at a subtle style so that the big set pieces can be appreciated. At World’s End doesn’t take itself seriously, so gamers only need to breeze through and enjoy whatever conflict is thrown their way.

4 Eragon (2006)

A young farm boy named Eragon has to flee with his dragon friend in order to avoid capture. The game puts the player in the shoes of the protagonist, where mastering magical combat and control over the dragon forms the bulk of the gameplay.

Goblet of Fire fans will feel as if Eragon is an extension of the game, with mechanics being pretty much the same. The title frequently conjures foes to fight, but the advantage of co-op, and exhilarating gameplay allows Eragon to always keep the player right on their toes for a thrilling experience.

3 The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (2003)

The climactic journey of the protagonists to destroy the One Ring at Mount Doom is detailed in this entry. Here, it’s really quite a surprise how well the game handles both the story and the style of play, as Return of the King is rich with depth in combat.

There’s enough variety in how every character is handled, something that Prisoner of Azkaban fans will most certainly enjoy. Players are meant to learn how to take control of a character, and that finesses is what makes this title such a worthy game to play.

2 Tomb Raider (2013)

In this high quality reboot of the popular series, an inexperienced Lara Croft has to fight for her life in an island the stuff of nightmares. From platforming to explosive sequences, Tomb Raider doesn’t let up for a moment, although puzzle-solving adds an extra flavor to proceedings.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows games didn’t have as many fans, but those who did enjoy it will feel as if Tomb Raider is the perfected version of the former game’s likeness for offensive maneuvers. Players can choose to go guns blazing in their style, and the cinematic presentation brings forward adrenaline-pumping sequences that complement the gameplay.

1 Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Under the influence of the venom symbiote, Spider-Man becomes a much more powerful superhero. However, the symbiote soon begins to corrupt him, leading to more malicious activities that involve more aggression.

The Harry Potter and Spider-Man games developed by EA games used to come out around the same time, and both of them reflected the kind of blockbuster entertainment within their gameplays. Spider-Man 3 has the most fun factor, as playing as the darker Spider-Man allows for a real superhero experience. The abundance of side missions, Peter’s trademark quips, and the redoubtable web-swinging sequences mean there’s never a dull moment to be found here.

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