Series
Shining Games in Order
All 12 entries, oldest first.
The Shining series has 12 entries in our database, from Shining Force Gaiden: Ensei - Jashin no Kuni he to VR Figure from Shining: Kirika Towa Alma. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon
· 87/100
Earliest entry
Shining Force Gaiden: Ensei - Jashin no Kuni he
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 We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.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
Shining Force Gaiden: Ensei - Jashin no Kuni he
40
Shining Soul
77
Shining Soul II
87
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon
40
Shining Force Neo
60
Shining Force EXA
Shining Wind
Shining Hearts
Shining Blade
Shining Resonance
62
Shining Resonance Refrain
VR Figure from Shining: Kirika Towa Alma
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Shining games are there?
There are 12 games in the Shining series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Shining 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 Shining?
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is both the best reviewed entry we hold and the most recent one that reviewed well, which makes it the clearest starting point.