Series
Shenmue Games in Order
All 25 entries, oldest first.
The Shenmue series has 25 entries in our database, from What's Shenmue? to Shenmue I & II: Limited Edition. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Shenmue
· 90/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Shenmue I & II
· 76/100
Earliest entry
What's Shenmue?
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 We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
25 games
What's Shenmue?
90
Shenmue
70
Shenmue II
76
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie
80
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Arcade
70
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed: Bonus Edition
88
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed: Ryo Hazuki DLC
70
Project X Zone 2
76
Shenmue I & II
Sega Heroes
68
Shenmue III
Shenmue III: Collector's Edition
Shenmue III: Battle Rally
Shenmue III: Big Merry Cruise
Shenmue III: Story Quest Pack
Upcoming
Shenmue III Enhanced
Shenmue HD Remaster
Shenmue Online
Shenmue III: Digital Deluxe Edition
Shenmue III: Day One Edition
Shenmue III: Deluxe Edition
Shenmue I & II: Limited Edition
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Shenmue games are there?
There are 25 games in the Shenmue series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Shenmue 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 Shenmue?
Shenmue is the best reviewed entry at 90/100, while Shenmue I & II is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.