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Every Max Payne game, in release order

The 4 Max Payne games in the Tier catalog, from 2001 to 2012, in release order.

2 ratings from the Tier community across the series.

Where to start

Start with Max Payne (2001), the first game in the series.

Max Payne 3 is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 89/100.

  1. 01 Max Payne S Max Payne 2001 74 /100
  2. 02 Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 2003 84 /100
  3. 03 Max Payne Max Payne 2003
  4. 04 Max Payne 3 Max Payne 3 2012 89 /100
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FAQ
How many Max Payne games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 4 Max Payne games, released between 2001 and 2012. Updated September 2026.

In what order should I play Max Payne?

This page lists every Max Payne game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Max Payne (2001). The highest-rated entry is Max Payne 3, a common starting point for newcomers.