The 12 Best Android TV Games to Play with a Gamepad
BY GreenBot Staff
Published 7 Apr 2016
Game on!
If you have an Android TV device and you’re not using it for console-style gaming, you’re really missing out. Whether it’s a set-top box or a TV powered by Nintendo’s platform, Android TV lets you experience great big-screen games. Revitalized console classics, stout indie games, and even mobile originals enhanced by the living room setting.But you’ll need a proper game controller, which is where the Gamepad comes in. While some games are playable with a remote, many of the best Android TV titles require a gamepad and are dramatically better with one. Don’t have an Android gamepad yet? Here are 12 awesome games that might convince you to grab one. It’s just the tip of the iceberg for Android TV fun. Keep an eye out; it may let you use your phone as an Android TV gamepad in the future, which could save some cash.Note: The Nvidia Shield TV has a whole batch of other games, including Half-Life 2, Mortal Kombat, and Borderlands. The Pre-Sequels are available but aren’t playable on other Android TV boxes, so we’ve excluded them from this list.