Every Dead Island game, in release order
There are 5 main Dead Island games, from Dead Island (2011) to Dead Island 2 (2023). The page also lists 4 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs.
1 rating from the Tier community across the series.
Start with Dead Island (2011), the first game in the series.
Dead Island 2 (2023) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 74/100.
Main Dead Island games
Remasters, ports and re-releases
Compilations
How many Dead Island games are there?
There are 5 main Dead Island games, from Dead Island (2011) to Dead Island 2 (2023). The page also lists 4 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Updated November 2026.
In what order should I play Dead Island?
Play the main Dead Island games in release order: Dead Island (2011), Escape Dead Island (2014), Dead Island: Epidemic (2014), Dead Island Retro Revenge (2016), Dead Island 2 (2023). The highest-rated entry is Dead Island 2 (2023), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.
What is the latest Dead Island game?
The latest Dead Island game is Dead Island 2, released in 2023.