Play Order (Release = Chronological)Recommended
0 / 8 playedMain releases in order. Start at an entry point, not at 1993.
- 1 The Settlers The original. Historical interest only.
- 2 The Settlers II Classic entry. The 10th Anniversary remake (2006) is the version to play.
- 3 The Settlers III Pagan gods theme. Added direct control debates.
- 4 The Settlers IV Refined formula. Last of the classic style.
- 5 The Settlers: Heritage of Kings More combat focused. Divisive among builders.
- 6 The Settlers: Rise of an Empire City-building return. Good entry point.
- 7 The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom Victory-point design. Best modern classic pick.
- 8 The Settlers: New Allies Reboot. Weak launch; buy only on sale.
About The Settlers
The Settlers is a slow-paced building strategy series about supply chains and settlement growth. Entries are standalone with no shared story, so release order is a history tour rather than a required path.
Most players start with one of the acclaimed middle entries or the remake rather than the 1993 original.
Good to know
The 2023 New Allies reboot disappointed at launch. Older fans point to the second game's remake instead.
