Series
Metroid Games in Order
All 53 entries, oldest first.
The Metroid series has 53 entries in our database, from Metroid to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Super Metroid
· 100/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
· 84/100
Earliest entry
Metroid
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 We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
53 games
Metroid
60
Metroid
60
Metroid II: Return of Samus
100
Super Metroid
85
Super Smash Bros.
100
Super Smash Bros. Melee
85
Metroid Fusion
95
Metroid Prime
Animal Crossing-e: D03 - Design Card: Samus's Suit
Doubutsu no Mori e+: D05 - Design Card: Samus no Suit
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Metroid Prime
95
Metroid: Zero Mission
Classic NES Series: Metroid
80
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt
Detach Metroid
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
60
Metroid Prime Pinball
NES Classics
87
Metroid Prime Hunters
86
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
91
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Special Mission
Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
89
Metroid Prime: Trilogy
Metroid Prime: Trilogy - Collector's Edition
78
Metroid: Other M
75
Nintendo Land
81
NES Remix 2
86
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
75
Ultimate NES Remix
95
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
60
Metroid Prime: Blast Ball
66
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
88
Metroid: Samus Returns
Super NES Classic Edition
Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom
Metroid: Samus Returns - Special Edition
87
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
84
Metroid Dread
Metroid Dread: Special Edition
94
Metroid Prime Remastered
74
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition - Deluxe Set
84
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Metroid games are there?
There are 53 games in the Metroid series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Metroid 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 Metroid?
Super Metroid is the best reviewed entry at 100/100, while Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.