Series
Halo Games in Order
All 59 entries, oldest first.
The Halo series has 59 entries in our database, from Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo: Recruit. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Halo 3
· 91/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare
· 80/100
Earliest entry
Halo: Combat Evolved
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 We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
59 games
87
Halo: Combat Evolved
Halo: Custom Edition
81
Halo 2
Halo 2: Limited Collector's Edition
Halo 2: Bonus Pack
Halo 2: Killtacular Pack
90
Halo 2: Multiplayer Map Pack
Halo 2: Maptacular Pack
Halo Triple Pack
Halo 2: Blastacular Pack
91
Halo 3
Halo 3: Legendary Edition
Halo 3: Limited Edition
Halo 3: Heroic Map Pack
70
Halo Wars
Halo Wars: Limited Edition
78
Halo 3: ODST
Halo 3 + Halo Wars
89
Halo: Reach
Halo: Reach Limited Edition
Halo 3 & Fable II Double Pack
80
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
Halo 4: King of the Hill Fueled by Mountain Dew
88
Halo 4
Halo 4: Limited Edition
Halo 4: Crimson Map Pack
Halo 4: Majestic Map Pack
Halo 4: Castle Map Pack
66
Halo: Spartan Assault
68
Halo 4: Champions Bundle
Minecraft: Master Chief Mash-up
86
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
80
Halo 2: Anniversary
Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Limited Edition
80
Halo: Spartan Strike
84
Halo 5: Guardians
Halo 5: Guardians - Limited Collector's Edition
Halo 5: Guardians - Limited Edition
Halo 5: Guardians - Digital Deluxe Edition
Halo 5: Forge
78
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
Halo Wars 2 Season Pass
77
Halo Wars 2
Halo Wars 2: Ultimate Edition
Halo Wars 2: Operation Spearbreaker
80
Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare
Halo Wars 2: Complete Edition
Halo: Recruit
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Halo games are there?
There are 59 games in the Halo series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Halo 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 Halo?
Halo 3 is the best reviewed entry at 91/100, while Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.