If you own a Chromecast, you probably use it to stream videos and movies or view your photos on the big screen. But you can also play games on your TV with your phone or tablet.

Finding those games that support Google Chromecast and are worth your time isn't all that easy. So we have a list of casual games for you that are fun, simple to pick up and play, and connect to your Chromecast easily.

1. Tower Construction 3D

How good are you at building a tower? Find out in Tower Construction 3D. As the crane moves back and forth, tap the screen to drop a piece of the building. Then, continue to do this, piece after piece, to create your tower. The trick is, you must line up the building pieces well, because if your tower falls over, you lose.

Number of players: Single-player | Up to five in multiplayer

Download: Tower Construction 3D for Android | iOS (Free)

2. Fire Team

Fire Team Chromecast game

Fire Team is a pixelated arcade adventure made up of maze-like environments, ghostly enemies, and powerful bombs. You can choose from four game modes including survival, deathmatch, team versus team, or flag capture. This gives you the option to play alone or against a worthy opponent. Your device has easy controls to move, drop a bomb, or take an action. So keep your eyes on the action and have fun with Fire Team.

Fire Team offers in-app purchases for additional maps and to remove the ads.

Number of players: Single-player | Up to six in multiplayer

Download: Fire Team for Android | iOS (Free)

3. Deer Hunter

If you enjoy hunting games, then Deer Hunter is a terrific one for your Chromecast. You get to hunt in spots around the world, track down the big game animals, and master your skills as a sharpshooter. Customize your firearms with attachments you collect, like scopes and bigger magazines. Just make sure you are ready for the hunt to begin before you become the hunted.

Deer Hunter offers in-app purchases for gold packs and game subscriptions.

Number of players: Single-player

Download: Deer Hunter for Android | iOS (Free)

4. Scrabble Blitz

Scrabble Blitz Chromecast game

Scrabble Blitz is not your ordinary Scrabble game. This one challenges you to make as many words as you can from the letters you receive. You have a limited amount of time, can take advantage of letters with double or triple scores, and play alone or with your pals. Just tap letters in the right order to create your words and swipe to submit them. If you like word games, then outscore yourself or a friend in Scrabble Blitz.

Number of players: Single-player | Up to four in multiplayer

Download: Scrabble Blitz for Android | iOS (Free)

5. Risk: Global Domination

Who doesn't want to dominate the world? Risk has been around for many years as a physical board game. This digital version with support for Chromecast is a great way to play with people worldwide. Plus, you can choose a single-player game, one with your friends, or pass-and-play in the same room. Risk: Global Domination has four difficulty settings, multiple maps with awesome graphics, animated avatars, and much more.

Risk: Global Domination offers in-app purchases for themes, game packs, and premium mode.

Number of players: Single-player | Up to six in multiplayer

Download: Risk: Global Domination for Android | iOS (Free)

6. Monopoly Here & Now

Monopoly Here & Now Chromecast game

The classic Monopoly board game is for more than one person. But the digital version lets you enjoy the same type of gameplay with a friend or on your own against the computer. Either way, just roll the dice, move your token around the board, and check out a card from the Community Chest. Be careful that you aren't sent to jail---directly, without passing Go, or collecting $200.

Monopoly Here & Now offers an in-app purchase to unlock the full game.

Number of players: Single-player | Up to four in multiplayer

Download: Monopoly Here & Now for Android | iOS (Free)

7. Angry Birds Go!

Get into your race car, strap on your seat belt, and head to Piggy Island in Angry Birds Go!. The game has your favorite characters like Red and Chuck, exclusive rewards, both campaign and multiplayer modes, and tournaments in an amazing 3D world. If you like both Angry Birds and racing games, then this is a great one for your Chromecast.

Angry Birds Go! offers in-app purchases for gems and kart items.

Number of players: Single-player | Up to four in multiplayer

Download: Angry Birds Go! for Android | iOS (Free) [No Longer Available]

8. Angry Birds Friends

Angry Birds Friends Chromecast game

While Angry Birds Friends is a game played with your Facebook friends, it's not a turn-based one. You play in tournaments that change weekly, sometimes daily, and climb to the top of the leaderboard. The tournaments include six levels that you can play whenever you have time. If you are an Angry Birds fan, then check out Angry Birds Friends on your Chromecast for some large screen, bird-flinging action.

Angry Birds Friends offers in-app purchases for coins, bundles, and slingshots.

Number of players: Multiple player tournaments | One-on-one challenges

Download: Angry Birds Friends for Android | iOS (Free)

9. Motion Tennis

Tennis anyone? Motion Tennis not only lets you play virtual tennis, but get a workout at the same time. When you pop the game onto your Chromecast, you use your smartphone as your racket to swing like a pro. There are four difficulty levels, an attack mode to challenge other players, and an approximate calorie counter with each match.

Motion Tennis offers in-app purchases for in-game items.

Number of players: Single-player | One-on-one challenges

Download: Motion Tennis for Android (Free) | iOS ($4.99) [No Longer Available]

10. FitFlap Motion

Another fun game to help you get and stay fit is FitFlap Motion. In this challenge, your device uses the camera to put you right on the screen. Flap your arms to control the character, fly to collect coins, and watch out for obstacles.

FitFlap Motion offers in-app purchases for coins, boosts, and to remove the ads.

Number of players: Single-player

Download: FitFlap Motion for Android (Free)

11. Alien Invaders Chromecast Game

Alien Invaders Chromecast game

If retro is what you like, head to outer space. You play Alien Invaders just like the classic Space Invaders. Move your ship left and right on the screen while dodging bullets and shooting back at enemies. There's nothing fancy about this game; the controls are easy and the gameplay is simple. If you like the arcade genre, this is a good option.

Number of players: Single-player

Download: Alien Invaders for Android | iOS (Free)

12. Scramblegram

Scramblegram Chromecast game

How many words can you create in three minutes from seven letters? Find out in Scramblegram. This simple word game challenges you to find words with three, four, five, and six letters as quickly as you can. You can see the number of available words for each letter amount on the screen. Score for the words you create within the time limit and then try to outdo your own score.

Number of players: Single-player

Download: Scramblegram for Android (Free)

13. HangDroidCast

HangDroid Cast, game for the Chormecast

Up for a game of Hangman? HangDroidCast is just that. You will see blanks for the number of letters you need in the word. Tap letters to fill in the blanks and guess the word. You have a limited number of guesses, so if you run out and haven't guessed the word, the game is over. There really isn't much more to it than that: a basic test of your word puzzle solving skills.

HangDroidCast offers an in-app purchase to remove the ads.

Number of players: Single-player

Download: HangDroidCast for Android (Free)

Do You Use Your Chromecast for Gaming?

Maybe you would prefer to keep your Chromecast and mobile gaming separate. Bu, if you like the option of throwing that game you're playing up on your television for a bigger view, why not? And, if you just bought your Chromecast and need help getting it running, check out our Chromecast setup guide.

For additional gaming options, take a look at ways you can stream video games from your PC to TV.

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