Series
Dead or Alive Games in Order
All 45 entries, oldest first.
The Dead or Alive series has 45 entries in our database, from Dead or Alive to Dead or Alive New Project. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Dead or Alive: Dimensions
· 90/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
· 83/100
Earliest entry
Dead or Alive
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 We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
45 games
Dead or Alive
Dead or Alive
Dead or Alive ++
80
Dead or Alive 2
Dead or Alive 2: Limited Edition
Dead or Alive 2: Hardcore
80
Dead or Alive 3
30
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball
84
Dead or Alive 1 Ultimate
Dead or Alive 2 Ultimate
Dead or Alive Ultimate
80
Dead or Alive 4
50
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2
Girls of DOA Blackjack: The Kasumi Version
20
Dead or Alive Paradise
90
Dead or Alive: Dimensions
83
Dead or Alive 5 Plus
83
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
Free
72
Dead or Alive 5 Last Round
Dead or Alive 5: Last Round - Character: Naotora Ii
60
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Venus
38
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune
Dead or Alive 5: Last Round - Character: Mai Shiranui
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune - VR Paradise
72
Warriors All-Stars
Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation
Dead or Alive Xtreme Sense
73
Dead or Alive 6
Dead or Alive 6: Nico
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet
Dead or Alive 6: Phase 4
Dead or Alive 6: Nyotengu
The King of Fighters AllStar
Dead or Alive 6: Momiji
Dead or Alive 6: Energy Up! Training Wear Set
Dead or Alive 6: Rachel
Dead or Alive 6: Tamaki
Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme
61
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet - Collector's Edition
Dead or Alive 6: Rachel & Debut Costume Set
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Fortune: Collector's Edition
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Saikyou Package
Dead or Alive: Code Chronos
Dead or Alive New Project
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Dead or Alive games are there?
There are 45 games in the Dead or Alive series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Dead or Alive 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 Dead or Alive?
Dead or Alive: Dimensions is the best reviewed entry at 90/100, while Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.