J. R. R. Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ series is one of the most recognizable and beloved literary works ever written. The books have spawned a highly successful film franchise and many video game titles under the high-fantasy umbrella. The cinematic series recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its debut, announcing a new Amazon series titled ‘The Rings of Power’ in the process.

Fans of the franchise have a long list of gaming iterations to choose from as the series has almost 50 gaming titles under its brand. However, some have fared better than others in the eyes of fans, and here is a list of options to choose from if you feel like venturing out into Middle-earth soon.

The Best Lord of the Rings Games

Given the wide gamut of almost 50 titles to choose from, it might become challenging to get started on your epic adventure. Significantly, for new adventurers looking to get started with the Tolkien-verse ‘The Battle for Middle-earth’ games provide a good starting spot.

The Lord of the Rings: The Battle For Middle-Earth and its sequel are fan-favorite video games. These games offered the first real-time open-world experience to gamers players back before that was common. Additionally, these games offered players the choice between good and evil. Players were free to pick a side and command their armies to secure victory by any means necessary.

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Although the graphics might look dated, these games remain solid RTS experiences.

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The LEGO games never seem to miss, and this is no exception. The fun-filled take on the first three books’ events is refreshing and the slap-stick comedy doesn’t fail to amuse. It features a highly detailed open world with great characters and collectibles. And unlike the earlier titles is readily available on Steam.

The ‘Middle Earth’ series is the one most prominently known by fans just stepping into the franchise. It features updated graphics and an open-world landscape that would satisfy LOTR diehards. The gameplay is riveting, with the patented Nemesis system bringing a unique twist to the encounters. The game combines stealth, action, and exploration to make for some truly thrilling gameplay.

Furthermore, the cinematic nature of ‘Shadow of Mordor’ and its sequel ‘Shadow of War’ make these must-play titles for fans.