Amazon Fire TV devices are a great addition to your living room setup. You can use them to watch lots of video content and/or browse the internet using one of the web browsers available for the Amazon Fire TV.

However, these devices are also good for gaming. If you pick up an Amazon Fire TV game controller on Amazon, you'll unlock a world of fun titles. You won't even need to spend a cent, as there are plenty of enjoyable free games available.

Let's dive into the eight best free games to play on your Amazon Fire TV. (If you do a lot of gaming, you should also make sure you buy the right Amazon Fire TV device.)

1. Despicable Me: Minion Rush

Despicable Me: Minion Rush is the official game of the three-part movie franchise. You play the role of a minion, guiding your character through hundreds of missions. Lots of the films' iconic locations are present, including Gru's Lab and Gru's Residential Area.

You will also find some unique features; the franchise created an all-new villain exclusively for the game. As you progress, you can customize your character with costumes, weapons, and power-ups.

Despicable Me: Minion Rush frequently releases new updates that introduce fresh missions. Recent examples include a deep-sea adventure and a beach party mission.

2. Riptide GP: Renegade

A game about illicit hydro-jet racing? You'd be right to think it sounds fun. Thankfully, the game doesn't disappoint.

You play the role of a hydro-jet racer who was thrown out of the big leagues after being framed for something you didn't do.

The high-octane races see you fly through city waterways, flooded ruins, and desolate factories in a bid to gain gold---all while avoiding the cops. The graphics are excellent.

Riptide GP: Renegade has a career mode, a single race mode against the AI, and even online multiplayer.

3. Beach Buggy Blitz

Amazon Fire TV devices lend themselves perfectly to racing games. If you were ever a fan of the popular Mario Kart series, you should check out Beach Buggy Blitz.

The game is easy to pick up and play. It has good longevity thanks to Infinite Drive environment which lets you play for hours without experiencing repetitive content.

Players have a selection of vehicles to choose from, with each having its own unique strengths and weaknesses. As you play through the game, you can power up your car using the various awards you've earned along the way. Beach Buggy Blitz also offers new unlockable cars and characters.

Lastly, the game offers some cloud features. You can earn achievement points and share your high scores with other players.

4. Vendetta Online

Vendetta Online is a popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that, just like these excellent mobile MMORPGs, is entirely free to play. The game is set in space; you play the role of a spaceship pilot flying around the universe.

There are lots of different ways to approach the gameplay. You can mine ores and minerals, trade between various empires, become a pirate in the lawless areas of the galaxy, or even join your nation's military.

Visually, the game is dazzling---especially when played on a big TV rather than on a smaller tablet or computer screen. However, Vendetta Online is graphics-intensive, so it will struggle to run smoothly on the Fire TV Stick. So you might want to buy a regular Fire TV dongle instead.

5. Badland

Badland is a side-scrolling action adventure platformer. It is often hailed as being the best game on Amazon Fire TV. It's like a cross between the classic Mario games and Flappy Bird.

Gamers take the role of a forest creature who's trying to discover the forces that have taken over its homeland. As you progress through the Dawn, Noon, Dusk, and Night levels, you will encounter new traps, obstacles, and challenges to overcome.

Badland made its debut on Android and iOS back in 2013. Since then, it's received several updates and won countless industry awards. The Amazon Fire TV version played on the big screen is arguably the best installment of the franchise so far.

6. Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne is another well-known mobile gaming title that isn't done justice by the limited screen size of tablets and mobiles.

The initial release was back in 2013, but it's received regular updates. You race one of 212 cars on dozens of tracks in more than 18 geographical locations. As you drive, you receive a boost for performing stunts, taking out other racers, and driving aggressively.

After five long years, developer Gameloft finally released a successor on Android and iOS in summer 2018, but it's not yet available on Amazon Fire TV.

7. Eventide: Slavic Fable

Eventide: Slavic Fable is a hidden object puzzle adventure game. Your goal is to find a rare plant to help the mysterious creatures of Heritage Park and save your grandma.

The gameplay offers a good blend between the storyline and solving the puzzles. You will visit 30 locations in a bid to find the 33 hidden objects, unlock the 25 achievements, and complete the game.

Thanks to its slow pace and subject matter, Eventide: Slavic Fable is probably the only game on this list that you can play with the regular Fire TV remote; you won't need to splash out on an expensive gaming controller.

There are lots of puzzle games to play on Google Chrome if you're looking for more.

8. Stranger Things: The Game

Stranger Things is one of the best Netflix Originals. There have already been two seasons, with a third scheduled for release in 2019.

Rather than trying to produce a game packed with modern visuals and graphics, the official Stranger Things game stays true to the series' roots and recreates that classic 1980s arcade feel with a top-down adventure title.

All the series' main characters are playable, and each has a unique still. You use the characters to explore Hawkins and the surrounding area. As you play, you will complete puzzles, undertake challenges, and collect hidden goodies.

Ultimately, Stranger Things: The Game is a fun and well-thought-out title that will appeal to both hardcore and casual gamers.

Don't Forget the Paid Amazon Fire TV Games!

Remember, these titles are just some of the best FREE games on Amazon Fire TV. The platform also offers lots of paid titles for just a couple of dollars apiece. If you're willing to pay, you can play games like Sonic the Hedgehog, Minecraft, Virtua Tennis, and Prince of Persia.

Of course, if you've downloaded our gaming recommendations, you should complement them with other apps. So, if you'd like to learn more, check out our list of the best apps for your Amazon Fire TV Stick.