Harry Potter mobile games are a category of officially licensed video game applications designed for smartphones and tablets. Published under the Portkey Games label from Warner Bros. Games, these games aim to immerse players in new stories and experiences within the Wizarding World. Unlike games that directly adapt the plots of the books or films, mobile titles typically feature original narratives, new characters, and gameplay mechanics that allow players to create their own unique wizarding journey. These games often operate on a “freemium” model, being free to download and play but offering in-app purchases to enhance or speed up progress. (Portkey Games)
The modern era of Harry Potter mobile games began with the establishment of the Portkey Games label in 2017. This created a unified brand for interactive experiences that were inspired by, but not direct adaptations of, the original story.
The stories and events depicted in Harry Potter mobile games are officially licensed by the Wizarding World franchise but were not written by J.K. Rowling. Therefore, they are not considered to be part of the primary canon established by the seven original novels. The games explore new or previously un-detailed aspects of the magical world, such as Hogwarts in the 1980s or the wizarding community after the defeat of Voldemort, but their plots and original characters do not affect the established narrative of Harry Potter's life.