Series
NFL Games in Order
All 222 entries, oldest first.
The NFL series has 222 entries in our database, from Madden NFL 22: MVP Edition to NFL Flag Heroes. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Madden NFL 26
· 81/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Madden NFL 27
· 80/100
Earliest entry
Madden NFL 22: MVP 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 We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
222 games
Madden NFL 22: MVP Edition
Madden NFL 22: Dynasty Edition
68
Madden NFL 22
Madden NFL 22
NFL Clash
76
Madden NFL 23
Madden NFL 23: All Madden Edition
Madden NFL 23
NFL Pro Era
NFL Rivals
63
Madden NFL 24
74
Madden NFL 25
NFL Retro Bowl '25
81
Madden NFL 26
NFL Retro Bowl '26
80
Madden NFL 27
72
NFL 2010
NFL Kicker
80
Madden NFL 07: Hall of Fame Edition
ESPN NFL 2K4
NFL Pro 2014
NFL Kicker!
Madden NFL 19: Hall of Fame Edition
Madden NFL 19: Ultimate Super Bowl Edition
Madden NFL 16: Deluxe Edition
Madden NFL 17: Deluxe Edition
NFL Rush Zone
Madden NFL 96
Dan Marino's Powerplay Football
NFL Flag Heroes
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many NFL games are there?
There are 222 games in the NFL series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the NFL 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 NFL?
Madden NFL 26 is the best reviewed entry at 81/100, while Madden NFL 27 is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.