Games in Order is a free web-based game series guide that catalogs release order, chronological order, and new player walkthroughs for major video game franchises. The site covers popular series like Assassin's Creed, Batman, Call of Duty, GTA, Halo, and Metro, as well as newer additions such as Splinter Cell, Mafia, GreedFall, Nancy Drew, Dragon Age, and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.
What is Games in Order?
Games in Order is a browser-accessible directory that takes any supported game series name as input and outputs a complete play order list with two views: release order and chronological/story order. Each series page includes a cover image and direct links to individual game entries. The site is independently maintained and requires no account or payment.
Key Features
- Release order lists — Every series page displays games in the order they were originally launched, with year tags for quick reference.
- Chronological order lists — For story-driven franchises, an alternate sequence based on in-universe timeline is provided (e.g., Halo, Assassin’s Creed).
- New player guides — Each series includes a short recommendation on the best starting point for newcomers.
- A-Z series browser — An alphabetically sorted index of all covered series, accessible at
/series/. - Latest additions section — The homepage highlights recently added series with thumbnail and direct link, refreshed as new guides are published.
- Characters section (coming soon) — Planned expansion to list major characters across game series.
Who is it for?
- Newcomers to a series — Quickly find the correct play order before starting a long franchise (e.g., which Assassin’s Creed to play first).
- Completionists — Ensure no spin-off or prequel is missed by cross-referencing both release and chronological lists.
- Fans revisiting a series — Confirm the timeline order for a story-focused marathon (e.g., playing Halo in narrative sequence).
What can you do with Games in Order?
- Find the best order for any supported series: Navigate to a dedicated page (e.g.,
/assassins-creed-games-in-order/) and see both orders side by side. - Discover new series: Browse the popular or latest sections on the homepage, or scan the full A-Z list to find franchises you haven’t played.
- Plan a complete playthrough: Use the chronological order guide to experience the story as intended, or the release order guide to see how gameplay evolved.
