Series
Earthbound Games in Order
All 16 entries, oldest first.
The Earthbound series has 16 entries in our database, from Mother to EarthBound 64. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Super Smash Bros. Melee
· 100/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
· 87/100
Earliest entry
Mother
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 We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
16 games
Mother
93
EarthBound
85
Super Smash Bros.
100
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Mother 1+2
Mother
Mother 3
91
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
86
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
95
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
EarthBound Beginnings
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: Lucas
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS: Lucas
Super NES Classic Edition
87
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
EarthBound 64
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Earthbound games are there?
There are 16 games in the Earthbound series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Earthbound 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 Earthbound?
Super Smash Bros. Melee is the best reviewed entry at 100/100, while Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.