The Family Guy video game series includes the 2006 action-adventure game Family Guy, released across multiple platforms such as the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PlayStation Portable. The franchise also features multimedia UMD releases for the PSP, including Family Guy: The Freakin Sweet Collection in both retail and promotional 'Not For Resale' editions.
The interactive history of the franchise spans multiple distinct eras and formats. The core of the interactive franchise is represented by the five distinct platform versions of
Family Guy (2006), which were developed to capture the television show's signature humor. These 2006 releases featured unique gameplay styles tailored to different characters, including stealth segments for Stewie, beat-'em-up combat for Peter, and puzzle-platforming for Brian. Writers from the television show directly contributed to the scripts and voice acting of these releases to ensure canonical authenticity.
Beyond traditional console gaming, the property expanded through various digital and multimedia formats. This includes the early
Family Guy (2000) software release, as well as the highly unusual archival listing of
Family Guy: The Freakin Sweet Collection [UMD Not For Resale] (1994), which preceded the standard retail release of
Family Guy: The Freakin Sweet Collection [UMD] (2009). Together, these releases represent the brand's efforts to transition its animated comedy style into interactive and portable entertainment formats.