All Metal Gear games arranged by their release dates and in chronological order:

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      It is uncommon for any video game franchise to last over 30 years, let alone keep a sense of continuity. The Metal Gear series has set the benchmark for the finest stealth games ever created, but its creator, Hideo Kojima, aimed to advance the medium by incorporating a level of storytelling previously unseen in video games. Similar to playing the Call of Duty series in sequence, each Metal Gear installment can be traced along our actual timeline, albeit with significant liberties taken concerning technology and historical events. Given the numerous spinoffs and remakes that alter the title, such as Metal Gear Delta: Snake Eater, this is one of the hardest series to approach for newcomers. Fortunately, we've kept track of Snake's journeys since the outset and can guide you on how to experience the games in both release order and chronologically.

      All Metal Gear games in release order

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      Typically, playing the Metal Gear games in release order is the best approach, though the progression may not be as seamless now due to the introduction of various remakes. This order will still maintain the narrative continuity, complete with unexpected revelations and shifts in the timeline that help unravel the intricate web of events Kojima crafted. If you wish to experience the series as we did during its initial releases, this is the recommended order.

      Please note that we will reference the remakes, but will mention the original game's release first.

      - Metal Gear (1987)

      - Snake’s Revenge (1990)

      - Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (1990)

      - Metal Gear Solid (1998) / Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (2004)

      - Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel (2000)

      - Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)

      - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004) / Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (2025)

      - Metal Gear Solid: Acid (2004)

      - Metal Gear Solid: Acid 2 (2005)

      - Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (2006)

      - Metal Gear Solid: Mobile (2008)

      - Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008)

      - Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (2010)

      - Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (2013)

      - Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (2014)

      - Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015)

      - Metal Gear Survive (2018)

      All Metal Gear games in chronological order

      Konami

      The chronological order of the Metal Gear series is widely regarded as complex and unclear. Even long-time fans struggle to arrange everything correctly, yet a distinct timeline exists within the series. If you prefer a more linear storytelling approach and are alright with some inconsistencies in graphics and gameplay between installments, playing the games in chronological order is the way to go. However, since the franchise was not designed for this method of play, we wouldn't recommend it as the optimal choice, as many plot twists and revelations may lose their impact without context from earlier or subsequent games, though it won't diminish the overall experience.

      Here is the complete Metal Gear chronology, excluding any non-canonical titles or those set in alternate timelines.

      - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater / Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (1964)

      - Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (1970)

      - Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (1974)

      - Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes (1975)

      - Metal Gear Survive (1975)

      - Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain (1984)

      - Metal Gear (1995)

      - Snake’s Revenge (1998)

      - Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (1999)

      - Metal Gear Solid / Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (2005)

      - Metal Gear Mobile (2005-2007)

      - Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2007-2009)

      - Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2014)

      - Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (2018)

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