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Every Shin Megami Tensei game, in release order

The 12 Shin Megami Tensei games in the Tier catalog, from 1992 to 2024, in release order.

323 critic and player ratings across the series.

Where to start

Start with Shin Megami Tensei (1992), the first game in the series.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 86/100.

  1. 01 Shin Megami Tensei Shin Megami Tensei 1992
  2. 02 Shin Megami Tensei II Shin Megami Tensei II 1994
  3. 03 Shin Megami Tensei If... Shin Megami Tensei If... 1994
  4. 04 Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne 2003 82 /100
  5. 05 Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine 2007
  6. 06 Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey 2009 86 /100
  7. 07 Shin Megami Tensei IV Shin Megami Tensei IV 2013 83 /100
  8. 08 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 2018
  9. 09 Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux 2018
  10. 10 Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne - HD Remaster Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne - HD Remaster 2020
  11. 11 Shin Megami Tensei V Shin Megami Tensei V 2021 82 /100
  12. 12 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Digital Deluxe Edition Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Digital Deluxe Edition 2024
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FAQ
How many Shin Megami Tensei games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 12 Shin Megami Tensei games, released between 1992 and 2024. Updated September 2026.

In what order should I play Shin Megami Tensei?

This page lists every Shin Megami Tensei game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Shin Megami Tensei (1992). The highest-rated entry is Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, a common starting point for newcomers.