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Trace landmark releases through sequels, reinventions, spin-offs, and the branches that grew into series of their own.

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The long arc

Great lineages.

Series with the reach, reinvention, and history to define generations.

01 86 games · 1985–2025 Super Mario

A research-verified chronology of Super Mario, spanning 1985–2025.

 02 59 games · 1985–2019 Tetris

A research-verified chronology of Tetris, spanning 1985–2019.

 03 223 games · 1996–2027 Pokémon

A research-verified chronology of Pokémon, spanning 1996–2026.

 04 34 games · 2003–2026 Call of Duty

A research-verified chronology of Call of Duty, spanning 2003–2025.

 05 15 games · 1997–2026 Grand Theft Auto

A research-verified chronology of Grand Theft Auto, spanning 1997–2021.

 06 8 games · 2011–2026 Minecraft

A research-verified chronology of Minecraft, spanning 2011–2023.

 07 39 games · 2007–2026 Assassin's Creed

A research-verified chronology of Assassin's Creed, spanning 2007–2026.

 08 45 games · 1996–2027 Resident Evil

A research-verified chronology of Resident Evil, spanning 1996–2026.

Umbrellas and offshoots

Follow the branch.

Open a parent lineage, then move into the distinct series it inspired.

1 branch · 86 games Super Mario

A research-verified chronology of Super Mario, spanning 1985–2025.

 1 branch · 25 games Shin Megami Tensei

A research-verified chronology of Shin Megami Tensei, spanning 1992–2021.

The complete path library

Every researched series.

80 published series

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Dense index
001 Super Mario1 connected branches

A research-verified chronology of Super Mario, spanning 1985–2025.

1985–2025 86games 002 TetrisIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Tetris, spanning 1985–2019.

1985–2019 59games 003 PokémonIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Pokémon, spanning 1996–2026.

1996–2027 223games 004 Call of DutyIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Call of Duty, spanning 2003–2025.

2003–2026 34games 005 Grand Theft AutoIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Grand Theft Auto, spanning 1997–2021.

1997–2026 15games 006 MinecraftIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Minecraft, spanning 2011–2023.

2011–2026 8games 007 FIFAIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of FIFA, spanning 1993–2022.

1993–2022 37games 008 Assassin's CreedIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Assassin's Creed, spanning 2007–2026.

2007–2026 39games 009 Resident EvilIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Resident Evil, spanning 1996–2026.

1996–2027 45games 010 Final FantasyIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Final Fantasy, spanning 1987–2024.

1987–2027 87games 011 WiiIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Wii, spanning 2008–2013.

2008–2013 3games 012 LEGOIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of LEGO, spanning 1995–2026.

1995–2026 134games 013 The SimsIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of The Sims, spanning 2000–2018.

2000–2018 19games 014 NBA 2KIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of NBA 2K, spanning 1999–2025.

1999–2026 35games 015 The Legend of ZeldaIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of The Legend of Zelda, spanning 1986–2024.

1986–2026 39games 016 Madden NFLIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Madden NFL, spanning 1993–2025.

1993–2026 39games 017 Need for SpeedIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Need for Speed, spanning 1994–2024.

1994–2024 30games 018 Sonic the HedgehogIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Sonic the Hedgehog, spanning 1991–2025.

1991–2025 106games 019 Monster HunterIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Monster Hunter, spanning 2004–2025.

2004–2025 19games 020 Red DeadIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Red Dead, spanning 2004–2018.

2004–2018 3games 021 Pro Evolution SoccerIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Pro Evolution Soccer, spanning 2001–2018.

2001–2018 21games 022 Star WarsIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Star Wars, spanning 1982–2026.

1982–2026 218games 023 Mortal KombatIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Mortal Kombat, spanning 1992–2023.

1992–2023 17games 024 Tomb RaiderIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Tomb Raider, spanning 1996–2025.

1996–2027 29games 025 Gran TurismoIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Gran Turismo, spanning 1997–2024.

1997–2024 12games 026 BejeweledIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Bejeweled, spanning 2001–2016.

2001–2016 7games 027 BorderlandsIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Borderlands, spanning 2009–2026.

2009–2026 11games 028 TamagotchiIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Tamagotchi, spanning 1996–2025.

1996–2025 104games 029 WWE 2KIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of WWE 2K, spanning 2013–2026.

2013–2026 14games 030 Dragon QuestIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Dragon Quest, spanning 1986–2026.

1986–2026 51games 031 Just DanceIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Just Dance, spanning 2009–2025.

2009–2026 34games 032 BattlefieldIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Battlefield, spanning 2002–2025.

2002–2025 18games 033 The WitcherIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of The Witcher, spanning 2007–2022.

2007–2022 13games 034 Donkey KongIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Donkey Kong, spanning 1981–2025.

1981–2025 22games 035 HaloIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Halo, spanning 2001–2026.

2001–2026 17games 036 CivilizationIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Civilization, spanning 1991–2025.

1991–2025 19games 037 The Walking DeadIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of The Walking Dead, spanning 2012–2023.

2012–2023 7games 038 WormsIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Worms, spanning 1995–2020.

1995–2020 22games 039 Super Smash Bros.Independent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Super Smash Bros., spanning 1999–2018.

1999–2018 6games 040 Counter-StrikeIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Counter-Strike, spanning 2000–2023.

2000–2023 9games 041 Animal CrossingIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Animal Crossing, spanning 2001–2020.

2001–2020 10games 042 Metal GearIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Metal Gear, spanning 1987–2018.

1987–2026 7games 043 God of WarIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of God of War, spanning 2005–2026.

2005–2026 21games 044 The Oregon TrailIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of The Oregon Trail, spanning 1971–2021.

1971–2021 17games 045 The Elder ScrollsIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of The Elder Scrolls, spanning 1994–2025.

1994–2025 18games 046 TekkenIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Tekken, spanning 1994–2024.

1994–2024 23games 047 Street FighterIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Street Fighter, spanning 1987–2023.

1987–2023 21games 048 Far CryIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Far Cry, spanning 2004–2021.

2004–2021 11games 049 KirbyIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Kirby, spanning 1992–2025.

1992–2025 39games 050 HitmanIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Hitman, spanning 2000–2024.

2000–2024 19games 051 DestinyIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Destiny, spanning 2014–2025.

2014–2025 3games 052 OverwatchIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Overwatch, spanning 2016–2023.

2016–2023 4games 053 Marvel's Spider-ManIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Marvel's Spider-Man, spanning 2018–2023.

2018–2026 4games 054 Mario KartPart of Super Mario

A research-verified chronology of Mario Kart, spanning 1992–2025.

1992–2025 16games 055 Mega ManIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Mega Man, spanning 1987–2019.

1987–2027 55games 056 Devil May CryIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Devil May Cry, spanning 2001–2021.

2001–2021 12games 057 Ace AttorneyIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Ace Attorney, spanning 2001–2024.

2001–2024 20games 058 CastlevaniaIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Castlevania, spanning 1986–2024.

1986–2026 45games 059 Silent HillIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Silent Hill, spanning 1999–2025.

1999–2026 23games 060 MetroidIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Metroid, spanning 1986–2025.

1986–2025 17games 061 Fire EmblemIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Fire Emblem, spanning 1990–2025.

1990–2026 25games 062 Shin Megami Tensei1 connected branches

A research-verified chronology of Shin Megami Tensei, spanning 1992–2021.

1992–2021 25games 063 PersonaPart of Shin Megami Tensei

A research-verified chronology of Persona, spanning 1996–2024.

1996–2027 36games 064 Like a DragonIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Like a Dragon, spanning 2005–2026.

2005–2027 28games 065 SoulsIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Souls, spanning 2011–2018.

2011–2018 4games 066 FalloutIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Fallout, spanning 1997–2019.

1997–2019 14games 067 WarcraftIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Warcraft, spanning 1994–2024.

1994–2024 9games 068 DiabloIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Diablo, spanning 1996–2023.

1996–2023 6games 069 DoomIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Doom, spanning 1993–2025.

1993–2025 25games 070 QuakeIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Quake, spanning 1996–2023.

1996–2023 11games 071 Half-LifeIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Half-Life, spanning 1998–2020.

1998–2020 7games 072 PortalIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Portal, spanning 2007–2011.

2007–2011 2games 073 BioShockIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of BioShock, spanning 2007–2016.

2007–2016 5games 074 Mass EffectIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Mass Effect, spanning 2007–2021.

2007–2021 11games 075 Dragon AgeIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Dragon Age, spanning 2009–2024.

2009–2024 8games 076 Command & ConquerIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Command & Conquer, spanning 1995–2020.

1995–2020 15games 077 Age of EmpiresIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Age of Empires, spanning 1997–2024.

1997–2024 15games 078 Total WarIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of Total War, spanning 2009–2023.

2009–2023 4games 079 XCOMIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of XCOM, spanning 1994–2020.

1994–2020 10games 080 SimCityIndependent lineage

A research-verified chronology of SimCity, spanning 1989–2014.

1989–2014 20games