The Last of Us HBO premiere drew 4.7 million viewers on launch night, eventually reaching 22 million per episode — making it HBO's most-watched debut since 2010. This quiz covers 50 questions spanning both the acclaimed video games and the hit television series adaptation.
Each round presents 10 randomized multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 50, so every playthrough is different. You get instant feedback with explanations after each answer, plus a shareable score at the end.
You'll explore the world of Joel and Ellie, from the Cordyceps fungal infection to the Fireflies, the game's development by Naughty Dog, the HBO adaptation starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, the different types of infected, and the moral dilemmas that make this story unforgettable.
Yes, Cordyceps is a real genus of parasitic fungi. Ophiocordyceps unilateralis infects ants and manipulates their behavior — the inspiration for the game. However, real Cordyceps cannot infect humans, as our body temperature is too high for the fungus to survive.
Either works well. The HBO show closely follows the first game's story while adding new material, making it accessible to newcomers. Playing the game first offers deeper interactivity, while watching the show first lets you experience the story fresh before the gameplay.
HBO has confirmed The Last of Us for additional seasons. Season 2 adapts Part II of the game, and the story is expected to continue across multiple seasons given the scope of the source material.
Last updated: March 2026