Cartoon Networklaunched in 1992 and has given viewers numerous memorable shows such asScooby-Doo, Tom and Jerry, andTeen Titansto name a few. The channel didn’t stop there as its studio created various original series like Courage the Cowardly Dog, Johnny Bravo, Ed, Edd, n Eddy, and many more.
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With its wildly popular shows, Cartoon Network decided to cater to its fans by launching various video games after some of its most successful series. The channel would also go on to release self-titled games that featured many of the characters in racing, fighting, and online games. If you’re looking for a bit of nostalgia, why not take a trip down memory lane with some of these games?
10The Grim Adventures Of Billy & Mandy
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy is amultiplayer platform fighting gamethat launched in 2006. This game follows the titular trio of Grim, Billy, and Mandy trying to locate the person responsible for releasing Mojo Balls from Grim’s trunk.
you may play as the three main characters and another starter while advancing through the eight stages of the game. You can unlock more characters by meeting certain criteria throughout the stages or the game entirely. Each character has their own light and heavy attacks and can unleash a fury of attacks after collecting ten Mojo Balls. The game also features plenty of humor in its dialog, fighting, and scenes that the show was known for.
9Dexter’s Laboratory: Robot Rampage
Dexter’s Laboratory: Robot Rampage brought the quarrel between Dexter and Mandark to theGame Boy Color. This action-adventure game lets you play as Dexter as he tries to stop his robots that were reprogrammed by Mandark and are now causing havoc in his lab.
Throughout the 16 levels, you navigate through doors, escalators, and elevators. There are three doors and each one houses something specific. One door is used for weapons and health, another for a code to help defeat the enemy robots, and the last is where Dexter is unable to go into. At the end of each level, you are faced with a line of enemies to defeat.
8Codename: Kids Next Door - Operation VIDEOGAME
Codename: Kids Next Door made many kids want to be a part of the team and in Codename: Kids Next Door Operation VIDEOGAME, fans got a chance to play as the characters. In this game, you play against some of the most iconic and dangerous villains of the KND.
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You get to play as all five characters through the various levels, which include driving around in vehicles, collecting rainbow monkeys, collecting limited edition trading cards, and fighting against enemies. There are also unlockables, such as skins for the characters, different game modes, and plenty of heavy tie-ins to the show.
7Cartoon Network: FusionFall
When you think of Cartoon Network, an MMORPG doesn’t really come to mind, yet one of its best games was exactly that. Cartoon Network: FusionFall delivered an alien invasion storyline to its universe. This game features many iconic Cartoon Network characters as they team up to stop Lord Fuse as he tries to take over Earth.
You get to customize your own character, but in turn will meet and be guided by many CN characters from Ben 10, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Generator Rex, Toonami, and many more. Gameplay-wise, you fight against a plethora of enemies in both far-ranged and melee combat, defeating them and upgrading your weapons and clothing.
6Ben 10: Protector Of Earth
Ben 10 was a huge success thanks to its many incredible characters and writing. Not only did it spawn off plenty of merchandise and spin-offs, but it had quite a few video games, and Ben 10: Protector Of Earth might be one of its best.
In this game, you get to play as Ben Tennyson who is on a mission traveling around the United States trying to recover the Omnitrix’s DNA samples that have been stolen. You will only start out with afew of the alien formsthat Ben has available for a limited time. As you progress through the levels and defeat a boss, this unlocks more forms you can change into and for a longer period of time. There are also attack combos, power boosts, and invincibility which all help you and recharge the Omnitrix.
5Teen Titans GO Figure!
Teen Titans GO Figure is a mobile game that is a follow-up to the extremely popular Teeny Titans. In this game, you will get to battle and collect many teeny figures, of which there are over 100 to acquire.
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You can customize your squad, level up your figures through battle, and investigate who is trying to stop them. The storyline offers the chance to play as one of the Teen Titans, who are voiced by the original cast and play in many iconic DC locations. You can challenge your friends, play in multiplayer matches, and even unlock characters such asBatman,Wonder Woman, and the Legion of Doom to name a few.
4Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d You Steal Our Garbage?!!
The name of the game might be pretty explanatory, but that’s not the Adventure Time way. In Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d You Steal Our Garbage?!! You get to play as Finn and Jake as they investigate the Ice King for stealing their garbage.
This action-adventure game showcases the Land of Ooo from a top-down view. you may enter dungeons, which brings a 2D side-scrolling view, and also fight against enemies and obtain many items and weapons that were featured in the show. There are also plenty of other characters in the game featured as NPCs.
3Steven Universe: Save The Light
Steven Universemight be one of the biggest modern shows that came out of Cartoon Network. The trio of games released under the series are all equally incredible; however, the second installment, Steven Universe: Save The Light, might just be the fan favorite.
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In this action-adventure RPG, Steven and the Gems go on a mission to find a mysterious warrior who has stolen a powerful weapon. You can pick and choose who will lead the team out of the eight playable characters and each decision you make affects the gameplay. One of the coolest features of this game is the fact that it has an original story created by the Steven Universe team.
2Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time
Samurai Jackwas definitely one of the more mature shows on Cartoon Network, but it captivated audiences with itsportrayal and inspiration of samurai culture. This dystopian action-adventure show made its way to gaming consoles in the game Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time.
This game takes place as an alternative scenario of the series finale. Through the nine levels, you play as Samurai Jack as he fights his way out of Aku’s future. There are many enemies to battle through the story, along with weapons, items, and upgrades to improve combat. One of the coolest features of this game is changing the difficulty from beginner to the most difficult known as ‘Master of Masters’.
1MultiVersus
Many companies have tried to bring all their characters together in a game very reminiscent ofSuper Smash Bros. With Warner Media owning Cartoon Network, this gave way to some character interactions we never thought we would see.
WhenMultiVersuscame out for an open beta, we were treated with a few iconic Cartoon Network characters facing off against characters fromWarner Bros. You would fight in 2v2 matches in different arenas like the Batcave. The game is slated for a 2024 launch, but we already got to see amazing matches from characters like Harley Quinn, Shaggy, Finn the Human, The Iron Giant, Arya Stark, Bugs Bunny, Steven Universe, and many more characters to come.
