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The Diablo franchise has 6 entries. Play in Release Order for newcomers, Chronological Order for lore completionists.
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| OwnedYour shelfOwn | # | Title | Year | Platform | CIBComplete In BoxCIB $ | WarningsFakes · Region · Audio | Find / Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DiabloEssential | 1996 | PC | —— | — | ||
| 2 | Diablo IIEssential | 2000 | PC | —— | — | ||
| 3 | Diablo IIIRecommended | 2012 | PC | —— | — | ||
| 4 | Diablo III: Reaper of SoulsRecommended | 2014 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 5 | Diablo II: ResurrectedOptional | 2021 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 6 | Diablo IVEssential | 2023 | PS5 | —— | — |
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Essential marks the installments that carry the spine of Diablo's main story and world-building — the ones collectors and lore-focused players treat as must-play for the core narrative. On GameOrder, Essential titles include Diablo, Diablo II, and Diablo IV.
Recommended entries meaningfully enrich the franchise — strong stories, fan favorites, or connective tissue that pays off after the essentials, without being strictly required. Recommended picks here: Diablo III and Diablo III: Reaper of Souls.
Optional games are fair to skip for continuity; they are side paths, experiments, or lighter fare that fans can pick up when they want more, not when they need the main plot. Optional tagged titles: Diablo II: Resurrected.
Spinoff titles sit apart from the primary saga — different genres, timelines, or branding — and are best treated as extras after you know the heart of the series. No Spinoff tags appear on these rows.