Series
The Thing Games in Order
All 6 entries, oldest first.
The The Thing series has 6 entries in our database, from The Thing to The Thing. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Pinball FX Midnight
· 96/100
Most recent that reviewed well
The Thing: Remastered
· 78/100
Earliest entry
The Thing
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 We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
6 games
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many The Thing games are there?
There are 6 games in the The Thing series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the The Thing 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 The Thing?
Pinball FX Midnight is the best reviewed entry at 96/100, while The Thing: Remastered is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.