Series
Donkey Kong Games in Order
All 216 entries, oldest first.
The Donkey Kong series has 216 entries in our database, from Donkey Kong Land 2 to Donkey Konga 2: Hit Song Parade!. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Super Smash Bros. Melee
· 100/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
· 80/100
Earliest entry
Donkey Kong Land 2
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 We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
216 games
Donkey Kong Land 2
70
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Game & Watch Gallery
Manhole
Fire
Game & Watch Gallery 2
Parachute
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Land III
50
Diddy Kong Racing
Nintendo Mini Classics: Donkey Kong Junior
Nintendo Mini Classics: Donkey Kong
85
Super Smash Bros.
66
Game & Watch Gallery 3
Donkey Kong Jr.
Donkey Kong 64
Mario Party 2
Donkey Konk
Donkey Kong 64 Lore Quiz
Kremling Krunch Game
Couic d'or !
Memory Kong
Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong
Picross NP Vol. 8
Donkey Kong Country
Read the Unfinished Donkey Kong Country Story...and then Finish the Adventure!
Kremling Krushin
Who Wants to Win a Banana Hoard?
100
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Donkey Kong Jr.-e
Game & Watch Gallery 4
Fire
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Jr.
Rain Shower
Donkey Kong 3
Donkey Kong-e
Fun Match
Donkey Kong 3-e
80
Donkey Kong Country
Doubutsu no Mori e+: D11 - Design Card: DK Logo
60
Donkey Konga
Donkey Kong Country: Barrel Maze
Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong
80
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Card e+: Tobiori Chuui!
70
Donkey Kong Country 2
50
Donkey Konga 2: Hit Song Parade!
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Donkey Kong games are there?
There are 216 games in the Donkey Kong series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Donkey Kong 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 Donkey Kong?
Super Smash Bros. Melee is the best reviewed entry at 100/100, while Mario vs. Donkey Kong is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.