Games Ongoing 1999-present

RollerCoaster Tycoon Play Order

RollerCoaster Tycoon games in order, from the 1999 classic to the Switch port.

Last updated September 19, 2026

Play Order (Release = Chronological)Recommended

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Main releases in order. The first three are the ones that matter.

1 RollerCoaster Tycoon 1999 · game The classic. Start here or with Classic.
2 RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 2002 · game Refined sequel. Fan favorite scenario set.
3 RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 2004 · game 3D entry with the popular Soaked and Wild expansions.
4 RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D (3DS) 2012 · game Handheld spinoff. Optional.
5 RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile 2014 · game Mobile entry. Optional.
6 RollerCoaster Tycoon World 2016 · game Troubled PC sequel. Skippable.
7 RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic 2017 · game Remaster bundle of 1 and 2. Easiest modern buy.
8 RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures (Switch) 2018 · game Console adaptation. Optional.

About RollerCoaster Tycoon

RollerCoaster Tycoon is the theme-park builder where guests get lost, coasters crash and pretzel prices fund empires. The first two games are the beloved classics, the third added 3D, and later entries split between mobile and the troubled World.

Start with 1 or 2 (or their Classic re-release), then 3 if you want 3D. Everything after is optional.