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Every Shenmue game, in release order

The 5 Shenmue games in the Tier catalog, from 1999 to 2019, in release order.

309 critic and player ratings across the series.

Where to start

Start with Shenmue (1999), the first game in the series.

  1. 01 Shenmue Shenmue 1999 90 /100
  2. 02 Shenmue II Shenmue II 2001 88 /100
  3. 03 Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed 2013
  4. 04 Shenmue I & II Shenmue I & II 2018
  5. 05 Shenmue III Shenmue III 2019 68 /100
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FAQ
How many Shenmue games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 5 Shenmue games, released between 1999 and 2019. Updated September 2026.

In what order should I play Shenmue?

This page lists every Shenmue game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Shenmue (1999).