Are fan-made games legal games to play?

Most fan-made games exist in a gray area of legality. Most creators tolerate them, though if no profit is gained

Best Free Harry Potter Games for Fans

ElevatEd
parenting
November 12, 2024

Well, if you are one of Harry Potter's magical world fans, then you'd be on the lookout for the next best way to spend your free time in the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling.

Lucky for you, here are some great Harry Potter games that will let you live your Hogwarts dreams without spending a single Galleon. You might be either an ardent student of spells or a Quidditch enthusiast; for every aspiring wizard, there is something.

Let's take a look at some of the most amazing free Harry Potter games that bring magic to life.

Join the FREE Potter Head Program!

5 Free Wizard Games to Enjoy

1. Hogwarts Mystery

The game is downloaded on both ios and Android and allows you to become a student of Hogwarts and live your journey. Players can choose their house, attend classes, learn spells, brew potions-even get to know some characters, Professor McGonagall and Dumbledore, much more. The game follows a narrative path as players solve mysteries at school. It's highly interactive and feels like a personalised Hogwarts adventure.

2. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite

Hailing from the makers of Pokémon Go, Wizards Unite brings the wizarding world to life in real life with AR. Players in this game will protect their worlds against magical calamities that may expose their magic to the non-magical world. Rich with updates and various events offered to give the players a memorable experience if they like to explore and go along with others for the interest of the game.

3. Pottermore's Sorting Hat Quiz

Not quite a game, this Pottermore (now Wizarding World) interactive quiz sorts you into one of the four Hogwarts houses. You may also find quizzes that determine your Patronus and your wand. Although it looks plain, it's a great way to get an official glimpse into the Harry Potter universe, so it's a must-see for any fan.

4. Magic Awakened

In Magic Awakened, you play your card battle mechanics mixed with role-playing elements. It's a game where you participate based on a magical world where you duel and outcompete others by casting spell cards with teamwork that solves challenges. It is suitable for fans looking for something strategic and full of challenges.

5. Quidditch World Cup

This is a fun game where you get to play the favourite sport of the wizarding world—Quidditch. Although it is not an official game, it is well-designed and fun. You can choose your house team and start competing in matches, flying around the pitch and scoring goals. Simple, yet so very engaging for those who have always dreamed of becoming a Quidditch star.

Register now for 98thPercentile’s Potterhead Kahoot 3.0 and participate to win exciting awards.

Book a free trial 98thPercentile and experience the elite teaching.

FAQs

Q1. Are these Harry Potter games completely free to play?

Ans. Yes. All the games I have mentioned in the course of this blog are free to download and play, although probably some of them will require you to pay for extra content in-game.

Q2. Can I play these games on my PC, or are they just for my mobile?

Ans. Titles like Hogwarts Mystery and Wizards Unite run on mobiles, while fan-made games like Quidditch World Cup can be run within a browser.

Q3. Do I need an Internet connection to play these games?

Ans. Yes, most of the games need the internet to play, especially Wizards Unite which uses real-world GPS features.

Q4. Are fan-made games legal to play?

Ans. Most fan-made games exist in a grey area of legality. Most creators tolerate them, though, if no profit is gained.

Q5. What if you are not into action or adventure games?

Ans. There are simple and interactive quizzes like the Pottermore Sorting Hat Quiz, where you can engage with the Harry Potter universe without combat or action elements.

Q6. In these games, are there any accessibility features (e.g., text‑to‑speech, color‑blind modes)?

Ans. Most browser-based fan games rely on your device's built-in accessibility capabilities, but Hogwarts Mystery and Magic Awaken both provide subtitle sizing and basic color-blind palettes. Play on a desktop where browser extensions can assist if you require screen‑reader support.

Q7. In these games, can children safely interact or play with strangers?

Ans. There is no public chat in single-player Hogwarts Mystery. Parents can turn off filtered text and username handles in the settings of Wizards Unite and Magic Awakened, which include co-op elements. Always check a game's privacy settings before young fans start playing.

Q8. Do any of these games relate to your official Wizarding World account?

Ans. Yes—your House, wand, and Patronus automatically translate since finishing the Sorting Hat Quiz on WizardingWorld.com links directly to the same login used by Hogwarts Mystery and Magic Awakened.

Q9. For AR games like Wizards Unmute, what devices provide the most seamless experience?

Ans. The best are recent iOS and Android devices with a gyroscope and at least 4 GB RAM managing the AR overlays. Though less powerful devices could still run the game, you might want to turn off AR mode in Settings to save battery and lower lag.