Best Games for Amazon FireStick and Fire TV Devices (2025)

In this post, I am rounding up the best games for FireStick. The games mentioned in this guide can be played on any Amazon Fire TV device, including Fire TV Stick 4K, FireStick Lite, and Fire TV Cube. Some of these games may also work on older Amazon Fire TV devices.

While Fire TV Stick is best known as a streaming device, it also supports various video games, which can be downloaded directly from the Amazon Store.

Our list of best FireStick games includes both paid and free titles. Most games can be played with both FireStick remote and Bluetooth game controllers. Some require a game controller and do not work with the remote.

This list only contains the official games available on the Amazon Store. However, if you have the APK, you can sideload third-party games onto Fire TV Stick just as you would sideload any other third-party app.

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How to Install a Game on FireStick

There are two ways to install a game (or any other app) from Amazon Store on your Amazon Fire Stick:

1. Search for the game
2. Browse the games section

1. Search for a Specific Game

If you know exactly which game you are looking for, you can use your FireStick’s search option to find it in the Amazon Store.

Here is how you do it:

1. Choose the Find > Search option on the home screen of your Fire TV Stick.

2. Type the game’s name and click it in the search results.

3. Click the game icon/tile on the next window.

4. Click Download/Get if it is a free game. If it is a paid game, click the cart icon.

5. You will need at least one payment method on file for your Amazon account, which you use with your Fire Stick (such as Credit/Debit card, PayPal, etc.).

If you haven’t added a payment method, sign in to your Amazon account in a web browser and add one. Otherwise, you will get the following error message:

2. Browse the Games

The other method is to explore the Amazon Store inventory of games for FireStick. Here is how you do it:

1. Highlight the menu option Find and click Appstore on the Fire Stick home screen

2. Select the submenu option Games

3. You can explore the games in various sections, including Spotlight, Retro Zone, etc.

4. When you scroll down, you find the section Games Categories, which lets you browse the games by categories, including Action, Adventure, Arcade, Board, Brain & Puzzle, Cards, Casino, Dice, Music & Rhythm, Racing, Seek & Find, Simulation, Sports Games, Trivia, and Words

5. After you find the game you want to play, click to open it. Again, if it is a paid game, you need a payment method associated with your Amazon account.

How to Pair a Game Controller with FireStick

Amazon Fire TV devices support game controllers. You can play certain games with your FireStick remote. However, the Tgaming experience is always better with a controller. Some Fire TV Stick games do not support the remote. They can only be played with a controller.

Fire Stick supports a range of Bluetooth game controllers. PlayStation, Xbox, and PC game controllers will work with your Fire TV, and you can also buy a separate Bluetooth game controller.

Please note that only Bluetooth connectivity is allowed. Wired controllers will not work with your device.

Here is how you can connect a Bluetooth game controller with Fire TV Stick:

1. Select Settings on the FireStick home screen

2. Click Controllers & Bluetooth Devices

3. Click Game Controllers

4. Click Add New Game Controller on the next screen

Depending upon the game controller you are using, press the appropriate button to make it discoverable and follow the onscreen instructions on your TV to pair it with your FireStick device.

For instance, if you use the Amazon Fire TV Game Controller, hold down the Home key on the controller for 10 seconds to make it discoverable.

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Best FireStick Games (Free & Paid)

Here is the list of the top FireStick games you can play:

1. Sega Classics

You can now play your favorite Sega games on your FireStick device. There is no need to buy a gaming console anymore. Sega Classics is a collection of 25 popular Sega games, including Sonic CD, Sonic The Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe, and more.

You can now revisit all these retro Sega games for just $14.99. Many of its titles are also available separately (such as Sonic CD for $2.99). But this bundle brings everything together at a relatively much cheaper price.

Sega Classics can be easily purchased and downloaded from the Amazon Store.

• Price: $14.99 or 1,499 Coins
• Works with: Fire TV Stick Remote and Game Controllers

2. Sonic CD

This 1993 retro game from Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise was a huge success. Sonic CD is available as part of the Sega Classics bundle. However, you can buy it for $2.99 if you do not want to play other Sega games.

Action-packed gameplay backed by a compelling storyline makes Sonic CD one of the most exciting games for FireStick. In his quest to save the Little Planet, Sonic takes on his nemesis, Dr. Robotnik, through a series of edge-of-the-seat adventures.

Sonic CD can only be played with a Bluetooth Game Controller. Unfortunately, it does not support the FireStick Remote.

• Price: $2.99 or 299 Amazon Coins
• Works with: Game Controllers Only

3. Pac-Man Championship Edition DX

Pacman is one of the most popular games of all time. Namco first released it as an arcade game in 1980. The game has seen numerous makeovers and facelifts. However, its core gameplay remains the same—eat the dots, avoid the ghosts.

The Championship Edition DX version was initially released in 2010 for PS3 and Xbox 360. It was later made available on Android mobile platforms and eventually reached Fire TV.

Edition DX adds many new gameplay elements, including a sleeping ghost that gets awakened when you move past it. In addition, the game introduces a ‘bomb’ that sends all the ghost packing back to the regeneration room once it goes off.

If you are a Pacman fan, you want to try this one.

• Price: $4.99 or 499 Amazon Coins
• Works with: Game Controllers and Fire TV Remote

4. Pac-Man Championship Edition (Fire TV)

It seems this game is specially customized for Fire TV devices. However, like any other Pacman game, the fundamentals remain the same – eat all the dots while the ghosts are in your pursuit.

However, this Pacman edition is a bit different from the others. It features bigger mazes and could get much faster. You will also find plenty of new dot patterns for a novel gameplay experience.

The more you score, the faster the game gets. So, if you are looking for a bit of adrenaline rush, this Pacman FireStick game is the one you want to try.

• Price: $4.99 or 499 Amazon Coins
• Works with: Game Controllers and Fire TV Remote

5. Sonic The Hedgehog

If you want to start from where it all began, here is the original Sonic game, the first in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.

This Sega console Fire TV Stick game has been optimized for Fire TV and mobile devices and takes you on the first quest to defeat the evil Dr. Robotnik.

Sonic the Hedgehog is included in the Sega Classics bundle for Fire TV and FireStick for $14.99, and it is also sold separately for $2.99.

Like Sonic CD, this game also requires a Bluetooth controller and cannot be played with your Fire TV remote.

• Price: $2.99 or 299 Amazon Coins
• Works with: Game Controllers Only

6. Tetris

Even though it’s been more than three decades since the original release, Tetris has never gone out of demand. This tile-matching game can keep you glued for hours. Now, you can play it on your FireStick and Fire TV devices.

You can download the free trial of the game from the Amazon store, which lets you match the tiles up to 10 rows. To play more and to unlock all 3 modes (Sprint, Marathon, Ultra), you must upgrade to the premium version.

Tetris has a high rating of 4 over 76,000 reviews and is among the most popular FireStick games.

• Price: Free Trial (10 Rows)/$5.99
• Works with: Game Controllers and Fire TV Remote

How to Install & Play Tetris on FireStick

7. Red Ball 4

The popular bounce video game is now available on Amazon FireStick, Fire TV, and other Amazon devices. It has neat and visually appealing graphics and offers easy gameplay. However, the game gets more challenging as you progress.

There are 75 levels spanned across 5 arenas. To unlock a level, you must first clear the previous level. If you want to unlock all the levels at once, you can buy the premium version of the game for $1.99. The paid edition also gives you unlimited lives.

If you want a free, fun game that’s easy to play and does not require a game controller, try this FireStick game.

• Price: Free with in-app purchases
• Works with: Game Controllers and Fire TV Remote

How to Install and Play Red Ball Game on FireStick

8. Hungry Shark Evolution

Hungry Shark Evolution is an RPG adventure game that lets you control and evolve the various species of the predator by feeding them whatever comes their way (including humans).

Designed by Ubisoft, a very popular name in the gaming industry (known for Assassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy, Far Cry, etc.), Hungry Shark Evolution is amongst the most popular on Amazon FireStick and Fire TV.

The game could get a little violent with depictions of blood and gore. Therefore, young kids should avoid it.

Hungry Shark Evolution is primarily free. However, if you want to buy enhancements, there are plenty of in-game purchases.

• Price: Free with in-app purchases
• Works with: Game Controllers and Fire TV Remote

How to Install & Play Hungry Shark Evolution on FireStick

9. TV Chess

Want to whet your wits? You can now play one of the oldest board games on your FireStick and Fire TV.

TV Chess offers three game modes: Play vs. Human (Online), Play vs. Human (on your TV), and Play vs. Engine (online against AI).

Depending on your skills, you can choose the difficulty level ranging from 1 to 10 (easiest to hardest).

If you like playing chess, this is the FireStick game you want to download.

• Price: Free
• Works with: Game Controllers and Fire TV Remote

How to Install & Play TV Chess on FireStick

10. PBA Bowling Challenge

PBA Bowling Challenge is among the best sports games for FireStick and Fire TV.

With excellent graphics and ease of getting used to the gameplay, Bowling Challenge keeps you engaged for hours.

You can progress through the levels and unlock new balls, pins, and other game enhancements. You will also find several in-game purchases that let you unlock almost anything you want without having to clear levels.

• Price: Free
• Works with: Game Controllers and Fire TV Remote

How to Install & Play PBA Bowling Challenge on FireStick

11. Asphalt 8

This list of Fire Stick games wouldn’t be complete without a racing game. Asphalt 8 is probably the best racing game you could get on a low-spec device like FireStick.

This fast-paced, action-packed game will rush your adrenaline with top-of-the-line cars, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, and many more.

Asphalt 8 lets you perform exhilarating car aerial stunts like barrel rolls, ramp jumps, and 360-degree jumps. There are more than nine settings, including Nevada Desert and Venice.

You can play the game for free, but with in-game purchases, you can make your experience even more exciting.

While Asphalt 8 works with the Fire Stick remote, controls are much better with a game controller.

• Price: Free with in-game purchases
• Works with: Game Controllers and Fire TV Remote

How to Install Asphalt 8 on FireStick

12. Crossy Road

Crossy Road is one of my favorite Frogger games and one of the most fun FireStick games I have played on my TV.

The game is based on the famous old saying, “Why did the chicken cross the road?”. In this endless hopper game, your player must cross the busy road to avoid being run over by vehicles or running into obstacles. I could play for hours on end. It’s that much fun.

Crossy Roads is free, but in-game purchases are available for an enhanced gaming experience.

• Price: Free
• Works with: Game Controllers and Fire TV Remote

How to Install & Play Crossy Road on FireStick

Wrapping Up

This is our list of best FireStick games. While the list is not exhaustive, it does include some of the most popular titles. However, if you feel there is a great game out there that should have been here, let us know through the comments section below.

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