Collider has published a ranked list of the best television series adapted from video games, arguing that TV adaptations have generally fared better with critics and fans than their big-screen counterparts. The article, updated 21 July 2026 by Dawson Nyffenegger, notes that while game-to-film adaptations are often dismissed as cash grabs, the small-screen versions have mostly ranged from solid to excellent, with the notable exception of Netflix's Resident Evil.

The list spans animation, anime and live action, opening with lower-ranked entries such as Sonic X (2003–2005), the Taiwanese horror series Detention (2020), the Netflix animated fantasy Dragon's Dogma (2020), and the live-action Halo (2022–2024), before presumably counting up towards higher-rated adaptations not included in this excerpt. Each entry is assessed on faithfulness to its source game, critical and fan reception, and standalone entertainment value for viewers unfamiliar with the games.