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Every Wars game, in release order

The 8 Wars games in the Tier catalog, from 1988 to 2023, in release order.

337 critic and player ratings across the series.

Where to start

Start with Famicom Wars (1988), the first game in the series.

Advance Wars is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 100/100.

  1. 01 Famicom Wars Famicom Wars 1988
  2. 02 Advance Wars Advance Wars 2001 100 /100
  3. 03 Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising 2003 90 /100
  4. 04 Advance Wars: Dual Strike Advance Wars: Dual Strike 2005 91 /100
  5. 05 Battalion Wars Battalion Wars 2005
  6. 06 Battalion Wars 2 Battalion Wars 2 2007
  7. 07 Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Advance Wars: Days of Ruin 2008 85 /100
  8. 08 Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp 2023
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FAQ
How many Wars games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 8 Wars games, released between 1988 and 2023. Updated October 2026.

In what order should I play Wars?

This page lists every Wars game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Famicom Wars (1988). The highest-rated entry is Advance Wars, a common starting point for newcomers.