Series
Gears of War Games in Order
All 12 entries, oldest first.
The Gears of War series has 12 entries in our database, from Gears of War to Gears of War: E-Day. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Gears of War 3
· 97/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Gears of War: Reloaded
· 88/100
Earliest entry
Gears of War
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 We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
12 games
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Gears of War games are there?
There are 12 games in the Gears of War series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Gears of War 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 Gears of War?
Gears of War 3 is the best reviewed entry at 97/100, while Gears of War: Reloaded is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.