HBO’s The Last of Us TV series debuted in 2022 and was a big hit, earning rave reviews from critics and fans alike and putting up big viewership numbers. Fans had to wait a while, but Season 2 debuted in mid-April 2025, also to giant ratings and a positive reception. If you’re interested in playing the games that inspired the TV show, this post rounds up everything you need to know.
The Last of Us (2013)
A scene from 2013’s The Last of Us
2013’s The Last of Us was a memorable new IP launch from Naughty Dog, which at that time was better known for its popular Uncharted series of action-adventure games. The Last of Us was darker and more serious than Uncharted, and it made a big splash when it arrived, earning rave reviews and selling well. The story focused on the characters Joel and Ellie and their journey together through a post-apocalyptic wasteland after a mushroom outbreak caused people to become infected and become inhuman.
In addition to squaring off against infected, Joel and Ellie fought against other human factions on their journey across the United States.
Season 1 of The Last of Us adapted the events of the first game, and the faithful adaptation of the game’s heartbreaking opening sequence was among the season’s most-celebrated moments. Season 1 is also remembered fondly for its
The Last Of Us: How To Play The Games That Inspired The HBO TV Series
