Series
Donkey Kong Games in Order
All 216 entries, oldest first.
The Donkey Kong series has 216 entries in our database, from Donkey Kong: Original Edition to Donkey Kong. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
· 95/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush
· 81/100
Earliest entry
Donkey Kong: Original Edition
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 We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.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: Original Edition
76
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!
86
Donkey Kong Country Returns
76
Mario Sports Mix
62
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
75
Nintendo Land
76
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
83
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX
58
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
69
NES Remix
86
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
91
Mario Kart 8
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX
86
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
75
Ultimate NES Remix
95
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
72
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
Skylanders: SuperChargers Racing
60
Mini Mario & Friends: Amiibo Challenge
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games: Arcade Edition
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
68
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
93
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Super NES Classic Edition
Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Gold Edition
88
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Arcade Archives: Donkey Kong
80
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Donkey Kong Adventure
87
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX: Donkey Kong Cup Update
Arcade Archives: Donkey Kong Jr.
Arcade Archives: Donkey Kong 3
Donkey Kong Returns
63
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Arcade Edition
82
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Mario Tennis
74
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition - Deluxe Set
78
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
90
Donkey Kong Bananza
81
Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: Version 1.1.0
Donkey Kong Junior
Donkey Kong
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. for Wii U is the best reviewed entry at 95/100, while Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.