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The Metroid franchise has 11 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 | MetroidEssential ⓘ | 1986 | NES | ComplexWhat is CIB? →— | — | ||
| 2 | Metroid II: Return of SamusRecommended | 1991 | Game Boy | —— | — | ||
| 3 | Super MetroidEssential ⓘ | 1994 | SNES | Moderate— | ⚠️ Rental | ||
| 4 | Metroid PrimeEssential ⓘ | 2002 | GameCube | Simple— | — | ||
| 5 | Metroid FusionEssentialDELISTED ⓘ GBA games heavily counterfeited. Verify Nintendo embossing on cart back. 3DS/Wii U eShop closed. | 2002 | GBA | Moderate— | — | ⚠️ Verify authenticity before buying | |
| 6 | Metroid: Zero MissionRecommended | 2004 | Game Boy Advance | —— | — | ||
| 7 | Metroid Prime 2: EchoesRecommended | 2004 | GameCube | —— | — | ||
| 8 | Metroid Prime 3: CorruptionOptional | 2007 | Wii | —— | — | ||
| 9 | Metroid: Samus ReturnsRecommended | 2017 | Nintendo 3DS | —— | — | ||
| 10 | Metroid DreadEssential ⓘ | 2021 | Switch | Simple— | — | ||
| 11 | Metroid Prime RemasteredRecommended | 2023 | Nintendo Switch | —— | — |
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Essential marks the installments that carry the spine of Metroid'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 Metroid, Metroid Dread, Metroid Fusion, Metroid Prime, and Super Metroid.
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: Metroid II: Return of Samus, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime Remastered, Metroid: Samus Returns, and Metroid: Zero Mission.
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: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.
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.