Best Roku Games for 2025: A Comprehensive Guide to Top Picks

Multiple Multi-Player Games in One: 'Neon Party Games'

If you have a group of friends over, Neon Party Games is a perfect go-to activity. The games are simple enough for anyone to understand, so it's equally ideal for adult and kid's gatherings. Each person uses their smartphone to play, which is a lot easier than using the Roku remote control.

A Puzzle Game for the Ages: 'Pink Panther Time Traveler'

Guide Pink Panther through different time periods in this slide-puzzle game for all ages. You don't need to know anything about the title character to appreciate his unique style. The background illustrations are so stunning that you'll want to keep playing just to see what the next level looks like.

Word Search Meets 'Candy Crush': 'Word Soup'

Word Soup puts a strategic spin on the classic word search concept. When you make words out of connected letters, they disappear and the letters on top of them fall into the empty space. That means you'll always need to think a few steps ahead to maximize your score.

Practice Your Poker Face at Home: 'Poker Online'

If you don't have a deck of cards or any friends to play with, Poker Online has you covered. If your friends have a Roku TV, you can create your own online Texas Hold'em tournament. Best of all, no one can read your poker face through your TV screen.

A Timeless Test of Tactical Skills: 'Chess Live!'

Chess Live! is for serious chess players and those who are still learning the basics of the game. It's a no-frills simulator with no in-game purchases or gimmicks. This app also offers reviews and playbacks of your matches to help you up your game.

A Forgotten Gem Uncovered: 'L'Abbaye Des Morts'

L'Abbaye des Morts was originally made for the ZX Spectrum, an early PC released in 1982. It's a pretty in-depth adventure game about a heretic monk fleeing from persecution at the hands of the crusaders. The Roku version has given the game a modern polish, but the spirit of the original is well maintained.

Cutest Arcade-Style Platformer: 'Candy Bear'

Candy Bear is an old-school platforming game reminiscent of arcade classics like Donkey Kong and Wrecking Crew.

The goal is simple, but the obstacles keep changing. it offers an ad-supported free version, and your data will transfer if you decide to buy the game. Once you beat all 120 levels, move on to the recently released sequel Candy Bear 2, which is also available on Roku.

Strangest Alternative to Asteroids: 'Pathogen 2'

Pathogen 2 is an obvious ode to Asteroids, one of the oldest arcade games, but it comes with a creative twist. Instead of firing at rocks from a spacecraft, you're fighting germs from a microscopic ship inside the human body.

The Competitive Puzzle Game for All Ages: 'Match Four'

A clone of the classic board game Connect Four, Match Four is simple enough for young children as the challenge is determined by your opponent's skills. It's especially fun for families to play in teams, but if you don't have anyone else, the AI makes for a formidable adversary.