With so many remakes and remasters, ports and fan patches, it can be difficult to tell just which version to play for each game in this near-monolithic franchise. But don't worry. I'm here to help, to guide you. Listed below, in chronological order, is the definitive version of every entry.

No mobile games or MMOs. Do note that inclusion on the list isn't an endorsement of the game itself, even though some low-effort entries have been excluded entirely, as have certain spin-off series.