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Every Shining Force game, in release order

The 10 Shining Force games in the Tier catalog, from 1992 to 2007, in release order.

152 critic and player ratings across the series.

Where to start

Start with Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention (1992), the first game in the series.

Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 85/100.

  1. 01 Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention 1992 77 /100
  2. 02 Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya 1993
  3. 03 Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal 1993 85 /100
  4. 04 Shining Force CD Shining Force CD 1994
  5. 05 Shining Force III Shining Force III 1997
  6. 06 Shining Force III: 2nd Scenario Shining Force III: 2nd Scenario 1998
  7. 07 Shining Force III: 3rd Scenario Shining Force III: 3rd Scenario 1998
  8. 08 Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon 2004
  9. 09 Shining Force Neo Shining Force Neo 2005
  10. 10 Shining Force EXA Shining Force EXA 2007
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FAQ
How many Shining Force games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 10 Shining Force games, released between 1992 and 2007. Updated October 2026.

In what order should I play Shining Force?

This page lists every Shining Force game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention (1992). The highest-rated entry is Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal, a common starting point for newcomers.