Series
Metal Gear Games in Order
All 70 entries, oldest first.
The Metal Gear series has 70 entries in our database, from Metal Gear Solid: Social Ops to Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
· 96/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2
· 86/100
Earliest entry
Metal Gear Solid: Social Ops
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 We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
70 games
Metal Gear Solid: Social Ops
85
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - Limited Edition
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - Ultimate Edition
87
Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection
79
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
96
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Collector's Edition
60
Metal Gear Survive
PlayStation Classic
83
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 1
Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Version
Metal Gear
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - Tactical Edition
87
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
86
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2 - Day One Edition
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Metal Gear games are there?
There are 70 games in the Metal Gear series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Metal Gear 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 Metal Gear?
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the best reviewed entry at 96/100, while Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2 is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.