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| 1997 |
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| ''[[Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctors]]'' |
| ''[[Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctors]]'' |
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| [[Microsoft Windows]] |
| [[Microsoft Windows]] |
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| 2010–11 |
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| ''[[Doctor Who: The Adventure Games]]'' |
| ''[[Doctor Who: The Adventure Games]]'' |
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| [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Mac OS]] |
| [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Mac OS]] |
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| 2010–11 |
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| ''[[Doctor Who: The Mazes of Time]]'' |
| ''[[Doctor Who: The Mazes of Time]]'' |
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| [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]] |
| [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]] |
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| Soft-launched on May 30, 2018 in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand, later shutdown on 26 November of that same year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/69427/bandai-namco-shut-down-soft-launched-doctor-who-game/|title=Bandai Namco shuts down soft-launched title Doctor Who: Battle of Time|publisher=[[Pocket Gamer]]|first=Iain|last=Harris|date=8 November 2018|access-date=22 August 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823134522/https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/69427/bandai-namco-shut-down-soft-launched-doctor-who-game/|archivedate=23 August 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> |
| Soft-launched on May 30, 2018 in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand, later shutdown on 26 November of that same year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/69427/bandai-namco-shut-down-soft-launched-doctor-who-game/|title=Bandai Namco shuts down soft-launched title Doctor Who: Battle of Time|publisher=[[Pocket Gamer]]|first=Iain|last=Harris|date=8 November 2018|access-date=22 August 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823134522/https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/69427/bandai-namco-shut-down-soft-launched-doctor-who-game/|archivedate=23 August 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| 2019–20 |
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| 2019-20 |
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| ''Doctor Who: The Runaway'' |
| ''Doctor Who: The Runaway'' |
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| [[Microsoft Windows]] |
| [[Microsoft Windows]] |
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| VR game released for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive in 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a27477508/doctor-who-the-runaway-vr/|title=Doctor Who's interactive episode The Runaway could be the start of "many new adventures"|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Morgan|last=Jeffery|date=2019-05-15|accessdate=2022-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106112118/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a27477508/doctor-who-the-runaway-vr/|archivedate=2022-11-06}}</ref> and via [[Steam (service)|Steam]] in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1066400/Doctor_Who_The_Runaway/|title=Doctor Who: The Runaway|publisher=[[Steam (service)|Steam]]|date=2020-01-21|accessdate=2022-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106112503/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1066400/Doctor_Who_The_Runaway/|archivedate=2022-11-06}}</ref> |
| VR game released for the [[Oculus Rift]] and [[HTC Vive]] in 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a27477508/doctor-who-the-runaway-vr/|title=Doctor Who's interactive episode The Runaway could be the start of "many new adventures"|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Morgan|last=Jeffery|date=2019-05-15|accessdate=2022-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106112118/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a27477508/doctor-who-the-runaway-vr/|archivedate=2022-11-06}}</ref> and via [[Steam (service)|Steam]] in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1066400/Doctor_Who_The_Runaway/|title=Doctor Who: The Runaway|publisher=[[Steam (service)|Steam]]|date=2020-01-21|accessdate=2022-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106112503/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1066400/Doctor_Who_The_Runaway/|archivedate=2022-11-06}}</ref> |
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| ''Doctor Who: The Edge of Time'' |
| ''Doctor Who: The Edge of Time'' |
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| [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Quest 2|Oculus Quest 2]], [[PlayStation 4]] |
| [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Quest 2|Oculus Quest 2]], [[PlayStation 4]] |
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| ''[[Doctor Who: Worlds Apart]]'' |
| ''[[Doctor Who: Worlds Apart]]'' |
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| [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]], [[macOS]], [[Microsoft Windows]] |
| [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]], [[macOS]], [[Microsoft Windows]] |
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| [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 4]] |
| [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 4]] |
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| Four costume packs based around ''Doctor Who'' were released through December 2015.<ref name="LBP">{{Cite web|url=https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2015/12/01/doctor-who-arrives-in-littlebigplanet-this-week/|title=Doctor Who arrives in LittleBigPlanet this week|publisher=[[PlayStation#PlayStation Blog|PlayStation Blog]]|date=2015-12-01|accessdate=2022-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106104841/https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2015/12/01/doctor-who-arrives-in-littlebigplanet-this-week/|archivedate=2022-11-06}}</ref> |
| Four costume packs based around ''Doctor Who'' were released through December 2015.<ref name="LBP">{{Cite web|url=https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2015/12/01/doctor-who-arrives-in-littlebigplanet-this-week/|title=Doctor Who arrives in LittleBigPlanet this week|publisher=[[PlayStation#PlayStation Blog|PlayStation Blog]]|date=2015-12-01|accessdate=2022-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106104841/https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2015/12/01/doctor-who-arrives-in-littlebigplanet-this-week/|archivedate=2022-11-06}}</ref> |
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*Twelfth Doctor Costume Pack - December 1, 2015<ref name="LBP" /> |
*[[Twelfth Doctor]] Costume Pack - December 1, 2015<ref name="LBP" /> |
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*Eleventh Doctor Costume Pack - December 8, 2015<ref name="LBP" /> |
*[[Eleventh Doctor]] Costume Pack - December 8, 2015<ref name="LBP" /> |
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*Tenth Doctor Costume Pack - December 15, 2015<ref name="LBP" /> |
*[[Tenth Doctor]] Costume Pack - December 15, 2015<ref name="LBP" /> |
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*Fourth Doctor Costume Pack - December 22, 2015<ref name="LBP" /> |
*[[Fourth Doctor]] Costume Pack - December 22, 2015<ref name="LBP" /> |
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| 2015 |
| 2015 |
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| ''[[Lego Dimensions]]'' |
| ''[[Lego Dimensions]]'' |
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| [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Wii U]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Xbox One]] |
| [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Wii U]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Xbox One]] |
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| ''Doctor Who'' featured as part of a level pack.<ref>{{cite web |
| ''Doctor Who'' featured as part of a level pack.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2015/5/10/8583417/lego-dimensions-leak-portal-dr-who-jurassic-world-the-simpsons|title=Portal, Doctor Who, The Simpsons and more confirmed for Lego Dimensions|date=10 May 2015|access-date=11 May 2015|work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|last=McWhertor|first=Michael|archive-date=12 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512160424/http://www.polygon.com/2015/5/10/8583417/lego-dimensions-leak-portal-dr-who-jurassic-world-the-simpsons|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| 2020 |
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| ''[[Fall Guys]]'' |
| ''[[Fall Guys]]'' |
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| [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox Series X/S]] |
| [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox Series X/S]] |
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| Costumes featuring the Fourth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth |
| Costumes featuring the Fourth, [[Thirteenth Doctor|Thirteenth]] and [[Fourteenth Doctor]]s and a [[Dalek]] were available from November 1, 2022 to November 6, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-fall-guys-newsupdate/|title=Doctor Who is coming to Fall Guys – dress up as your favourite Doctor|publisher=[[Radio Times]]|first=James|last=Hibbs|date=2022-10-31|accessdate=2022-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103140830/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-fall-guys-newsupdate/|archivedate=2022-11-03}}</ref> with costumes featuring the Tenth Doctor, a [[Cyberman]] and [[The TARDIS]] available from August 15, 2023 to August 20, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cultbox.co.uk/news/merchandise/new-fall-guys-game-looks-for-doctor-who-available-for-a-short-time|title=New Fall Guys game looks for Doctor Who available for a short time|last=Laford|first=Andrea|date=August 16, 2023|access-date=January 1, 2024|language=en|website=Cultbox.co.uk|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101021358/https://cultbox.co.uk/news/merchandise/new-fall-guys-game-looks-for-doctor-who-available-for-a-short-time|archive-date=January 1, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:00, 1 January 2024
Numerous video games based on the popular science-fiction series Doctor Who have been officially released. To date, there have been over 19 Doctor Who video games on various platforms, including apps on mobile phones.
Released games
Cancelled games
- A game for the Sega Mega Drive was reportedly in development by Sega around the time of the movie but never released.[8]
- IR Gurus were reportedly working on a game to coincide with the 2005 series of the show featuring the Ninth Doctor and Rose. It was in development for half a year but was cancelled with the reason being "it’s complicated".[9]
Related games
Year | Title | Platform(s) | Notes |
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2008 | PlayStation Home | PlayStation 3 | A Doctor Who world along with environment and customisable options were added with a first wave on March 27, 2013[10] and a second wave in August, 2013.[11] |
2012 | The Pinball Arcade | Android, iOS, macOS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch | The 1992 Doctor Who pinball machine by Bally was released for the game on October 1, 2016, with an original table Master of Time released for Steam and iOS on December 24, 2016. On June 30, 2018, all Bally pinball tables were removed from the game due to the Williams/Bally license holder not wanting to renew the license with FarSight Studios.[12] |
2014 | LittleBigPlanet 3 | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 | Four costume packs based around Doctor Who were released through December 2015.[13]
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2015 | Lego Dimensions | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One | Doctor Who featured as part of a level pack.[14] |
2020 | Fall Guys | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Costumes featuring the Fourth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth Doctors and a Dalek were available from November 1, 2022 to November 6, 2022.[15] with costumes featuring the Tenth Doctor, a Cyberman and The TARDIS available from August 15, 2023 to August 20, 2023.[16] |
References
- ^ "The CURSE of WHO: WHY has there never been a decent videogame with the Doctor?". theregister.co.uk.
- ^ Saavedra, John (8 November 2014). "A Timey Wimey History of Doctor Who Games". Den of Geek.
- ^ Harrison, Mark (2019-05-21). "How Doctor Who Games Have Evolved Since 2005". Den of Geek. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ^ "Doctor Who: Worlds in Time". Doctor Who News Page. 2013-01-15.
- ^ Harris, Iain (8 November 2018). "Bandai Namco shuts down soft-launched title Doctor Who: Battle of Time". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on 23 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ Jeffery, Morgan (2019-05-15). "Doctor Who's interactive episode The Runaway could be the start of "many new adventures"". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 2022-11-06. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ^ "Doctor Who: The Runaway". Steam. 2020-01-21. Archived from the original on 2022-11-06. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ^ "News: Diddly-Dum, De Diddly-Dum..." Mean Machines Sega. No. 21. EMAP. August 1994. pp. 10–11.
- ^ Molina-Whyte, Lidia (2021-01-14). "Did you know the Ninth Doctor and Rose almost featured in a Doctor Who video game?". Radio Times. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ^ Kidman, Alex (2013-03-26). "Doctor Who Heads To Playstation Home". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on 2022-11-06. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ^ Sullivan, Paul (2013-08-28). "Allons-y! New Doctor Who Gear Comes to PlayStation Home". PlayStation Blog. Archived from the original on 2022-11-06. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ^ Musgrave, Shaun (2018-05-09). "'Pinball Arcade' Loses Bally/Williams License, More Than 60 Tables to be Removed from Sale June 30th". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on 2022-11-06. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ^ a b c d e "Doctor Who arrives in LittleBigPlanet this week". PlayStation Blog. 2015-12-01. Archived from the original on 2022-11-06. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ^ McWhertor, Michael (10 May 2015). "Portal, Doctor Who, The Simpsons and more confirmed for Lego Dimensions". Polygon. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
- ^ Hibbs, James (2022-10-31). "Doctor Who is coming to Fall Guys – dress up as your favourite Doctor". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ^ Laford, Andrea (August 16, 2023). "New Fall Guys game looks for Doctor Who available for a short time". Cultbox.co.uk. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024.