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Games Completed 1996-2019

Dead or Alive Play Order

All six DOA fighters plus the Xtreme beach spin-offs.

Last updated September 19, 2026

Play Order (Release = Chronological)Recommended

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Release order is the recommended play path, so one list covers both.

  1. 1 Dead or Alive 1-3 2001 · game Arcade to Xbox era.
  2. 2 Dead or Alive 4-5 2015 · game
  3. 3 Dead or Alive 6 2019 · game
  4. 4 DOA Xtreme spin-offs (optional) 2022 · game

About Dead or Alive

Team Ninja’s counter-heavy fighter ran six entries from 1996 to 2019, with the Xtreme volleyball spin-offs alongside. Fast triangles of strikes, holds, and throws throughout.

Good to know

Play 2 Ultimate or 5 Last Round as the peak. Xtreme is separate.