The Long And Storied History Of Shrek Video Games Explained

In 2001, DreamWorks animation released Shrek, a film that quickly caught on with audiences due to its memorable cast of characters, irreverent sense of humor, and unique take on the fairy tale genre. Since then, there have been three more main Shrek films — with a fifth coming in 2027 — multiple shorts and specials, a Broadway musical, theme park rides, and, of course, lots and lots of video games. Shrek has become one of DreamWorks’ most expansive and beloved franchises. While it’s not surprising for an animated film to get a tie-in video game or two, Shrek has gone above and beyond with dozens of game appearances across platforms and genres.