Series
Gradius Games in Order
All 55 entries, oldest first.
The Gradius series has 55 entries in our database, from Gradius to Gradius ReBirth. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Gradius V
· 85/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Gradius ReBirth
· 80/100
Earliest entry
Gradius
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 We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
55 games
75
Gradius
80
Nemesis
Gradius
72
Salamander
Nemesis
Life Force
Vs. Gradius
Gradius
Nemesis: The Final Challenge
Nemesis 2
Salamander
Salamander
Life Force
Nemesis: The Final Challenge
Gradius
Vulcan Venture
Life Force
Gradius II
Salamander
Salamander
Salamander
Gradius III
Gradius
Gradius III
Gradius: The Interstellar Assault
Gradius
Salamander
Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou
Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou
Nemesis '90 Kai
Gradius Deluxe Pack
Salamander 2
Salamander Deluxe Pack Plus
Konami GB Collection Vol. 1
Gradius
Konami GB Collection Vol. 4
Gradius II
Konami Antiques: MSX Collection Vol. 3
Gradius IV: Revival
Gradius III and IV
DreamMix TV World Fighters
Salamander
Gradius NEO
Gradius NEO Imperial
85
Gradius V
83
Gradius Collection
Salamander Portable
80
Gradius ReBirth
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Gradius games are there?
There are 55 games in the Gradius series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Gradius 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 Gradius?
Gradius V is the best reviewed entry at 85/100, while Gradius ReBirth is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.