Persona 5 artwork

Every Megami Tensei Game Ranked

Megami Tensei spans 14 critic-rated games on CriticDB, released between 2002 and 2024. The highest-rated is Persona 5 (94) and the lowest is Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight (74). Across 384 critic reviews, the series averages 82, and Persona 3 Reload has drawn the most reviews. Next up is Persona 4 Revival, due on February 18, 2027.

Highest ratedPersona 5 94
Series average82
  1. 1
    Persona 5

    Persona 5

    94
    32 critic reviews·Sep 14, 2016·Sega
    PS3PS4
    “Persona 5 is the ultimate Japanese role-playing game any PlayStation 4 owner, newbie or hardcore fan, should give a go in 2017. Combining addictive social”
    — Impulse Gamer · 94/100
  2. 2
    Persona 4 Golden

    Persona 4 Golden

    90
    28 critic reviews·Jun 12, 2020·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
    “Larger, deeper, and loaded with thrills, Persona 4 delivers an all-new story set in the Japanese countryside.”
    — Worth Playing · 90/100
  3. 3
    Persona 4 Arena

    Persona 4 Arena

    88
    7 critic reviews·Feb 29, 2012·Atlus
    PS3Xbox 360
    “Because being the pinnacle of one genre just wasn’t enough…When you think 'RPG', Persona is one of the first words that comes to many a gamer’s mind. The Persona sub-series of Shin [...]”
    — VGChartz · 89/100
  4. 4
    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

    86
    39 critic reviews·Jun 13, 2024·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
    “In my review of the original Shin Megami Tensei V back in 2021, I wrote, "...it’s been a long time since I’ve disliked the start of a game as much as Shin Megami Tensei V’s." And yet, in 2024, I started it again.”
    — Pure Nintendo · 85/100
  5. 5
    Persona 3 Reload

    Persona 3 Reload

    86
    70 critic reviews·Feb 1, 2024·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +2
    “Persona 3 Reload’s mechanical and graphical overhaul make this RPG and its amazing storyline wonderful to play even if some of its aged elements hold it back at times.”
    — Capsule Computers · 85/100
  6. 6
    Shin Megami Tensei V

    Shin Megami Tensei V

    86
    36 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2021·Atlus
    Switch
    “Once again, Tokyo is plunged into chaos as the apocalypse draws near and it's up to an unlikely protagonist to save the day.”
    — Video Chums · 85/100
  7. 7
    Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore

    Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore

    83
    27 critic reviews·Jan 16, 2020·Nintendo
    Switch
    “Before I begin, readers should know that Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE is a game for a niche audience. If you are against anime, J-Pop, or JRPG scene, then you ma”
    — Pure Nintendo · 85/100
  8. 8
    Persona 5 Strikers

    Persona 5 Strikers

    82
    44 critic reviews·Feb 19, 2020·Sega Games
    PCPS4Switch
    “The Phantom Thieves return in a stunning sequel.With more than three millions of copies of Persona 5 shipped worldwide, it's not surprising to see Atlus [...]”
    — VGChartz · 80/100
  9. 9
    Shin Megami Tensei II

    Shin Megami Tensei II

    80
    5 critic reviews·Mar 19, 2002·Atlus
    PlayStationPS3
    “Despite stumbling out of the gates early on, Shin Megami Tensei IV turns out to be a very entertaining JRPG title for the Nintendo 3DS, and is definitely worth a look for fans of the genre or the series itself.”
    — Digitally Downloaded · 80/100
  10. 10
    Persona 3 Portable

    Persona 3 Portable

    80
    25 critic reviews·Jan 18, 2023·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1
    “In Persona 3 you lead a group of high school students with a dangerous extra curricular activity: exploring the mysterious tower Tartarus and fighting the sinister Shadows during the Dark Hour, a frozen span of time…”
    — Worth Playing · 80/100
  11. 11
    Persona 4: Dancing All Night

    Persona 4: Dancing All Night

    75
    20 critic reviews·Jun 24, 2015·NIS America
    PS4
    “This fusion of visual novel of rhythm game isn’t exactly perfect, but speaking as someone who loves Persona (and Shoji Meguro’s work in particular), I really enjoyed my time with this one.”
    — Destructoid · 80/100
  12. 12
    Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight

    Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight

    75
    5 critic reviews·May 23, 2018·Atlus USA
    PS4
    “If you've played Persona 5 then you'll already know that the Phantom Thieves have some sick moves, but they've been saving their best for Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight.”
    — Push Square · 80/100
  13. 13
    Soul Hackers 2

    Soul Hackers 2

    74
    39 critic reviews·Aug 24, 2022·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
    “Although shy in some respects, Soul Hackers 2 at least provides cool characters and deep combat & strategy.Given Atlus' recent history, Soul Hackers 2 can't avoid comparison with Persona 5.”
    — VGChartz · 75/100
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    Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight

    Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight

    74
    7 critic reviews·May 23, 2018·Atlus
    PS4
    “Returning to lengthy RPGs can be daunting, but just listening to the soundtrack can often bring back our favorite memories.”
    — Game Informer · 70/100

Expansions & DLC

Add-ons, expansions and bundles, not included in the ranking.

Megami Tensei games in release order

  1. 1987Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei—
  2. 1990Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II—
  3. 1992Shin Megami Tensei—
  4. 1992Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible—
  5. 1993Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible II—
  6. 1994Majin Tensei—
  7. 1994Shin Megami Tensei II—
  8. 1994Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible—
  9. 1994Shin Megami Tensei if...—
  10. 1995Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis—
  11. 1995Another Bible—
  12. 1995Last Bible III—
  13. 1995Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible Special—
  14. 1995Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei—
  15. 1995Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II—
  16. 1995Jack Bros.—
  17. 1995Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner—
  18. 1996Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner - Akuma Zensho—
  19. 1997Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku—
  20. 1997Ronde—
  21. 1997Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers—
  22. 1997Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers - Akuma Zensho—
  23. 1999Persona 2: Innocent Sin—
  24. 1999Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Revelation—
  25. 2000Persona 2: Eternal Punishment—
  26. 2000Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children - Aka no Sho—
  27. 2000Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children - Kuro no Sho—
  28. 2001Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner—
  29. 2001Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children - Shiro no Sho—
  30. 2002DemiKids: Dark Version—
  31. 2002DemiKids: Light Version—
  32. 2002Shin Megami Tensei: Nine—
  33. 2002Shin Megami Tensei if...—
  34. 2002Shin Megami Tensei J—
  35. 2003Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne—
  36. 2003Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children - Puzzle de Call!—
  37. 2003Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children - Honoo no Sho—
  38. 2003Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children - Koori no Sho—
  39. 2004Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne—
  40. 2004Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga—
  41. 2004Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX—
  42. 2004Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children - Messiah Riser—
  43. 2005Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2—
  44. 2006Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army—
  45. 2006Shin Megami Tensei Pinball: Judgment—
  46. 2006Megami Ibunroku Persona: Iku no Tou-hen—
  47. 2006Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner - A's Test Server—
  48. 2007Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine—
  49. 2007Majin Tensei: Blind Thinker—
  50. 2007Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers Intruder—
  51. 2007Megami Tensei Gaiden: Shinyaku Last Bible—
  52. 2007Persona 2 Tsumi: Lost Memories—
  53. 2007Aegis: The First Mission—
  54. 2007Persona 3 Em—
  55. 2008Majin Tensei: Blind Thinker II—
  56. 2008Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX Devil's Colosseum—
  57. 2008Shin Megami Tensei II Gaiden: Mato Houkai—
  58. 2008Persona 4—
  59. 2008Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers New Generation—
  60. 2008Megami Tensei Gaiden: Shinyaku Last Bible II - Hajimari no Fukuin—
  61. 2008Persona 2 Batsu: Infinity Mask—
  62. 2008Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2 - Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon—
  63. 2009Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor—
  64. 2009Shin Megami Tensei: Persona—
  65. 2009Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey—
  66. 2010Megami Tensei Gaiden: Shinyaku Last Bible III - Mugen no Eiyuu—
  67. 2011Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2—
  68. 2012Persona 4 Arena88
  69. 2012Persona 4: The Card Battle—
  70. 2013Devil Survivor 2: The Extra World—
  71. 2013Shin Megami Tensei IV—
  72. 2013Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Collection—
  73. 2014Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth—
  74. 2015Persona 4: Dancing All Night75
  75. 2015Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE—
  76. 2016Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse—
  77. 2016Persona 594
  78. 2017Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux—
  79. 2018Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2—
  80. 2018Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight74
  81. 2018Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight75
  82. 2018Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth—
  83. 2020Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore83
  84. 2020Persona 5 Strikers82
  85. 2021Shin Megami Tensei V86
  86. 2022Soul Hackers 274
  87. 2024Persona 3 Reload86
  88. 2024Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance86
  89. Coming Feb 18, 2027Persona 4 Revival—
  90. TBAPersona 6—
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