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Every Earthbound game, in release order

The 6 Earthbound games in the Tier catalog, from 1989 to 2015, in release order.

1 ratings from the Tier community across the series.

Where to start

Start with Earthbound Beginnings (1989), the first game in the series.

EarthBound is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 93/100.

  1. 01 Earthbound Beginnings Earthbound Beginnings 1989 77 /100
  2. 02 EarthBound S EarthBound 1994 93 /100
  3. 03 Mother Mother 2003
  4. 04 Mother 1+2 Mother 1+2 2003
  5. 05 Mother 3 Mother 3 2006 90 /100
  6. 06 EarthBound Beginnings EarthBound Beginnings 2015 81 /100
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FAQ
How many Earthbound games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 6 Earthbound games, released between 1989 and 2015. Updated September 2026.

In what order should I play Earthbound?

This page lists every Earthbound game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Earthbound Beginnings (1989). The highest-rated entry is EarthBound, a common starting point for newcomers.