After almost two decades, The Simpsons is returning to the big screen with more family antics, and hopefully, sharp satire alongside its signature humor.
As Bart, Homer, and the rest of the gang gear up for their movie comeback, now is the perfect time to revisit some of the classic video games inspired by the longest-running animated series.
From arcade beat-’em-ups to platforming adventures, here are five Simpsons games you shouldn’t forget.
The Simpsons Game
Released after The Simpsons Movie in 2007, The Simpsons Game follows Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie as they discover they’re part of a video game and are granted superpowers to fight and save their 8-bit predecessors.
With its clever meta-narrative, this open-world action-adventure title parodies countless video games and even pokes fun at the gaming industry itself, mimicking franchises like Grand Theft Auto, The Legend of Zelda, Medal of Honor, Guitar Hero, and even Pokémon—all in true Simpsons fashion with satire and humor.
The Simpsons
Back in 1991, Konami released The Simpsons, a beat ’em up arcade game. As the first video game based on the animated sitcom, it was a commercial success and quickly became a fan favorite.
The fun multiplayer gameplay supports up to four players, letting you choose between Homer, Marge, Bart, or Lisa as they battle through seven levels to rescue Maggie from her kidnappers, Mr. Burns and Smithers.
Capturing the show’s humor, the game features a silly premise and hilarious details, such as Mr. Burns having multiple forms and characters breaking into the Homer dance. With all that, it’s no surprise The Simpsons has cemented its place as a beloved classic.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run
Over two decades after its release, The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003) remains the definitive Simpsons gaming experience. And why wouldn’t it?
Sprinkled with the sitcom’s trademark satire and jokes, the game brilliantly embodies the show’s humor with an open-world, Grand Theft Auto-style theme—only made kid-friendly.
Players can freely explore Springfield while uncovering a conspiracy and completing missions as characters like Homer, Bart, and Marge, all while engaging in over-the-top races and explosive antics.
With the involvement of the original writing staff and voice actors, Hit & Run delivers an authentic Simpsons feel, making it one of the best TV-to-video game adaptations ever made.
The Simpsons: Road Rage
Similar to Sega’s Crazy Taxi, which even led to a patent infringement lawsuit, The Simpsons: Road Rage (2001) follows Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Mr. Burns, and other characters as they pick up passengers and race to deliver them to their destinations as quickly as possible.
While this racing title didn’t reach the same level of success as Hit & Run, it was praised for bringing the world of The Simpsons to life with iconic locations such as Evergreen Terrace and the Nuclear Power Plant.
Often viewed as a precursor to Hit & Run, Road Rage laid the groundwork for its successor to refine and improve the formula.
The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror
Based on The Simpsons’ “Treehouse of Horror” episodes, The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror was a Game Boy Color side-scrolling platformer released in 2001 and highly praised at the time.
Players experience horror parodies as they control different Simpsons characters across seven unique levels, with the family trapped at the top of Bart’s treehouse. Highlights include Bart as a vampire slayer and Maggie transformed into a fly.
The game’s stages reflect classic horror stories from the series, such as Bad Dream House and Dial Z for Zombies, letting players relive iconic moments that bring both nostalgic value for those who grew up with the Game Boy Color and fond memories of the show’s early Halloween specials.
These Simpsons games prove just how versatile the beloved franchise is. From the TV series to video games and now a new movie, fans can enjoy Springfield in countless ways.
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