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Every Def Jam game, in release order

The 5 Def Jam games in the Tier catalog, from 2003 to 2010, in release order.

137 critic and player ratings across the series.

Where to start

Start with Def Jam Vendetta (2003), the first game in the series.

Def Jam: Fight for NY is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 72/100.

  1. 01 Def Jam Vendetta Def Jam Vendetta 2003
  2. 02 Def Jam: Fight for NY Def Jam: Fight for NY 2004 72 /100
  3. 03 Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover 2006
  4. 04 DEF JAM: ICON DEF JAM: ICON 2007 68 /100
  5. 05 Def Jam Rapstar Def Jam Rapstar 2010
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FAQ
How many Def Jam games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 5 Def Jam games, released between 2003 and 2010. Updated September 2026.

In what order should I play Def Jam?

This page lists every Def Jam game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Def Jam Vendetta (2003). The highest-rated entry is Def Jam: Fight for NY, a common starting point for newcomers.