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Every Killer Instinct game, in release order

The 5 Killer Instinct games in the Tier catalog, from 1994 to 2013, in release order.

389 critic and player ratings across the series.

Where to start

Start with Killer Instinct (1994) (1994), the first game in the series.

Killer Instinct is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 71/100.

  1. 01 Killer Instinct (1994) Killer Instinct (1994) 1994 70 /100
  2. 02 Killer Instinct Killer Instinct 1995
  3. 03 Killer Instinct 2 Killer Instinct 2 1996
  4. 04 Killer Instinct Gold Killer Instinct Gold 1996
  5. 05 Killer Instinct Killer Instinct 2013 71 /100
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FAQ
How many Killer Instinct games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 5 Killer Instinct games, released between 1994 and 2013. Updated September 2026.

In what order should I play Killer Instinct?

This page lists every Killer Instinct game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Killer Instinct (1994) (1994). The highest-rated entry is Killer Instinct, a common starting point for newcomers.