Every Dead or Alive game, in release order
There are 8 main Dead or Alive games, from Dead or Alive (1996) to Dead or Alive 6 (2019). The page also lists 10 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs.
390 critic and player ratings across the series.
Start with Dead or Alive (1996), the first game in the series.
Dead or Alive 3 (2001) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 87/100.
Main Dead or Alive games
Remasters, ports and re-releases
Spin-offs and crossovers
How many Dead or Alive games are there?
There are 8 main Dead or Alive games, from Dead or Alive (1996) to Dead or Alive 6 (2019). The page also lists 10 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Updated November 2026.
In what order should I play Dead or Alive?
Play the main Dead or Alive games in release order: Dead or Alive (1996), Dead or Alive 2 (1999), Dead or Alive 3 (2001), Dead or Alive 4 (2005), Dead or Alive: Dimensions (2011), Dead or Alive 5 Plus (2013), DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE (2013), Dead or Alive 6 (2019). The highest-rated entry is Dead or Alive 3 (2001), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.
What is the latest Dead or Alive game?
The latest Dead or Alive game is Dead or Alive 6, released in 2019.