So you just got yourself a new Roku device – congratulations! As you probably know, Roku offers way more than just streaming shows and movies. There’s also a ton of awesome games you can play.
To help you level up your Roku game time, I’ve rounded up the top 5 Roku gaming apps in 2022. These games are fun, challenging, and best of all – free or super affordable!
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- Air Hockey
- Galaga
- Tiles
- Downhill Bowling 2
- Super Stickman Golf
Air Hockey
This arcade classic lets you play 1-on-1 air hockey matches right from your couch. You can compete against friends or take on the computer.
- Cost: Free version has ads. Paid version is $0.99/month.
- Players: Up to 4
- My Thoughts: A must-have for air hockey fans. Super smooth gameplay and accurate physics.
How to Add Air Hockey
- Open the Roku Channel Store
- Search for “Air Hockey”
- Select the channel and click “Add Channel”
- Launch the app and start playing!
Galaga
Beam aboard your spaceship for this iconic shoot ’em up adventure! With bright graphics and smooth controls, Galaga offers challenging arcade action through 250 levels. My high score is 58,320 – think you can beat it?
- Cost: $4.99 one-time purchase
- Players: 1
- My Thoughts: A retro classic reimagined. Highly addictive gameplay with modern upgrades.
How to Add Galaga
- Search the Roku Channel Store for “Galaga”
- Install the channel
- Open the app, log-in, and blast off!
Tiles
If you like puzzle games, Tiles deserves a spot on your Roku. Create your own puzzles to stump friends or take on random puzzles for endless entertainment.
- Cost: Free
- Players: 1
- My Thoughts: Deceptively simple yet totally addictive. Near-limitless replay value.
How to Add Tiles
- From Roku’s home screen, select “Streaming Channels”
- Choose “Search Channels
- Search for “Tiles”
- Install the channel and start playing!
Downhill Bowling 2
Race downhill while knocking over pins in this physics-based bowling game. Master ramps, slopes, and obstacles across 72 wacky courses.
- Cost: $1.99
- Players: 1
- My Thoughts: Crazy courses and smooth performance make this a strike!
How to Add Downhill Bowling 2
- Go to Roku’s Home Screen
- Navigate to “Streaming Channels” > “Search Channels”
- Search for “Downhill Bowling 2”
- Select the channel to install
Super Stickman Golf
Refine your putting skills in this award-winning golf puzzle game. With power-ups, creative courses, and sweet stick-figure graphics, Super Stickman Golf offers a uniquely fun take on golf.
- Cost: Free
- Players: 1
- My Thoughts: Challenging and charming from tee to green. Tons of content for the price.
How to Add Super Stickman Golf
- From your home screen, open the Roku Channel Store
- Search for “Super Stickman Golf”
- Choose the channel and click “Add Channel”
- Open the app and get ready to tee off!
Well that wraps up my top game picks for Roku! With genres ranging from sports to puzzles, there’s something here for everyone. Give these games a shot the next time your browsing for something new. And be sure to let me know which one becomes your new addiction!