Series
Ace Combat Games in Order
All 13 entries, oldest first.
The Ace Combat series has 13 entries in our database, from Ace Combat 2 to Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Deluxe Edition. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
· 91/100
Earliest entry
Ace Combat 2
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series. We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
13 games
Ace Combat 2
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
76
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
75
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
82
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
66
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy
68
Ace Combat Infinity
81
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition
91
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Playable Aircraft: F-14A
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Customizable Cosmetic Set
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Deluxe Edition
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Ace Combat games are there?
There are 13 games in the Ace Combat series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Ace Combat games in?
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series — later entries assume you know what happened in earlier ones.
Where should I start with Ace Combat?
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is both the best reviewed entry we hold and the most recent one that reviewed well, which makes it the clearest starting point.