With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games captivating audiences all over the world, let’s explore some of the best Olympic Video games ever.
The Olympics are an incredible sporting event where we can witness athletes from all around the world competing for the title.
The games are very exciting to watch when you are supporting your home country. While most players won’t be able to take part in the real Olympics, you can win the gold medal in some of the best Olympics inspired video games.
Top 4 Olympic Video Games
The video games inspired by the Olympics fall into two general categories. They can be either fun party games which you can enjoy with friends and family or they are more serious and have a linger gameplay. The Olympic video games are fun and give you a chance to compete for the Gold Medal.
- Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game
- Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
- London 2012 – The Official Video Game Of The Olympic Games
- Mario & Sonic At The Rio 2016 Olympic Games
1. Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game
This is one of the most recent instalments in the Olympic Video games series. It was originally released in the summer of 2019 for the Nintendo Switch and the PlayStation 4. The games were initially released only in Japan to promote the upcoming Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
But due to the Covid pandemic, it was delayed to 2021. Being the latest game in the series it is the most polished version that you can play. The game has added more features for player customization options. You can enjoy 18 diverse events. The game was released for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Google Stadia.
2. Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Nintendo and Sega have collaborated to create some of the best Olympic video games. They are some of the best party games that you can play with your friends and family.
They have improved the graphics and the multiplayer features to give the players a more competitive feel. There are multiple events and challenges with hours of gameplay. The game was released for the Nintendo Switch.
3. London 2012 – The Official Video Game Of The Olympic Games
The London Olympics video game had 31 disciplines for the players to enjoy. They also included team sports like volleyball which offered a new gaming experience. The game focused on competitive multiplayer.
This was greatly appreciated by fans as the previous titles weren’t able to give that experience. The players were able to climb the leaderboard for each discipline. The ability to display your country also gave the players a feeling of national pride. The game was released for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Android and iOS devices.
4. Mario & Sonic At The Rio 2016 Olympic Games
This is another Nintendo and Sega crossover game. The developers added more events and disciples for the fans to enjoy. The boxing event which used the motion control function of the Wii was the most popular one.
Some of the other fan favourite events also returned with the improved Wii remote and the motion control technology. This feature made it a popular party game even after the Olympics had ended. The game was released for the Wii and the Nintendo 3DS.
These were our top picks for the best Olympic video games. You can play some of the more serious games for a competitive feel. Or you can play the party games and beat the extremely fast blue hedgehog with an Italian plumber.
More E-Sports news:
- eFootball 2022 release date, Road Map, and Master League details
- WWE star confirms she did motion capture for multiple Virtua Fighter 5 characters
- New Dead Space game – Everything we know so far
Follow our dedicated E-Sports page for instant E-Sports news and updates
