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Telltale adventure games in order

Use this page for telltale games in order—a curated Western landmark hub for Telltale’s choice-driven adventures, not every licensed episode ever shipped. Release keeps The Walking Dead Season 1 and Final Season as pointers into the deep Walking Dead games timeline, then lists The Wolf Among Us, Tales from Borderlands, and Batman. Story soft-groups the Walking Dead arc separately from Fabletown noir and Borderlands comedy. Essentials covers Walking Dead arc, Wolf-first, or curated classics. The Wolf Among Us 2 stays FAQ (2027)—not a fake 2026 release row.

Updated September 2026

Pick your path:

Walking Dead arc Wolf first Curated classics Full release list Story order

Where to start

Pick Walking Dead arc for Season 1 and Final Season pointers into the deep page, Wolf first if you want Fabletown noir before zombies, or Curated classics for Wolf, Tales from Borderlands, and Batman without forcing every Walking Dead season onto this short hub.

  • Clementine priority → walking-dead-arc then open /the-walking-dead
  • Noir first → wolf-first
  • Variety sampler → curated-classics
  • Do not expect this hub to replace the Walking Dead season checklist

Release order

When each curated Telltale landmark shipped—The Walking Dead Season 1 (April 2012) as the studio breakout, The Wolf Among Us (October 2013), Tales from Borderlands (November 2014), Batman (August 2016), plus Final Season as a Walking Dead arc pointer. Full Walking Dead season detail lives on Walking Dead games—this hub stays short on purpose.

  • New to Telltale → Walking Dead Season 1 or Wolf Among Us
  • Clementine fans → leave this hub for the Walking Dead deep page ASAP
  • Comedy → Tales from Borderlands after you like the choice UI
  • Skip GoT and most filler licenses—FAQ explains the curation
Story order tips

Soft reading paths: treat Walking Dead Season 1 → Final Season as a Clementine-adjacent arc that you finish on the dedicated Walking Dead page; run Wolf Among Us as Fabletown noir anytime; slot Tales from Borderlands as comedy adventure; keep Batman as a separate Gotham choice season. Do not force one universe chronology across licenses.

  • Walking Dead lane → Season 1 pointer, then Final Season pointer via deep page
  • Fabletown lane → Wolf Among Us; sequel still upcoming—FAQ
  • Borderlands lane → Tales as comedy standalone
  • On Story order, later entries may be hidden—reveal when ready or use Show all spoilers

Timeline

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When each game was released. Click a game for platforms, dates, and where it fits in your playthrough.

Release order

  1. The Walking Dead (Season 1)

    The Walking Dead (Season 1)

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    The Walking Dead Season 1 (April 2012) is Telltale’s breakout—Lee and Clementine choices that redefined licensed adventure games. This hub lists it as a landmark pointer; full seasons, Michonne, and Definitive tips live on Walking Dead games.

    Overview
    Episodic choice drama that made “your decisions matter” mainstream for TV licenses. Still the usual first Telltale recommendation for newcomers.
    In-game setting
    Lee protects young Clementine across five episodes. Continue the arc on the dedicated Walking Dead timeline rather than expecting every season duplicated here.
    Should you play it?
    Required on walking-dead-arc. Best studio entry if you want emotional stakes. Deep checklist: Walking Dead games.
    Release date
    US Season 1 launch April 24, 2012 (Episode 1), with the season completing across 2012 on PC and consoles.
  2. The Wolf Among Us

    The Wolf Among Us

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    The Wolf Among Us (Episode 1 October 11, 2013) is Fabletown noir—Bigby Wolf investigates a bloody case among fairy-tale exiles. Often the second Telltale landmark players name after Walking Dead.

    Overview
    Comic-noir presentation with interrogation QTE drama and a tighter mystery spine than many licensed seasons. Remaster chatter and Wolf Among Us 2 status stay FAQ (sequel still not shipped as of this page’s 2026-09-06 stamp).
    In-game setting
    Self-contained Season 1 Fabletown mystery. Play anytime with no Walking Dead plot homework; sequel timing stays FAQ until a real ship date exists.
    Should you play it?
    Required on wolf-first and curated-classics. Ideal if you want noir over zombies first; remaster chatter does not replace this 2013 landmark row.
    Release date
    Episode 1 US October 11, 2013; season completed into 2014. Later ports and remaster plans do not change this Release landmark.
  3. Tales from Borderlands

    Tales from Borderlands

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    Tales from Borderlands (Episode 1 November 25, 2014) is the comedy heist adventure on Pandora—Rhys and Fiona’s Vault hunt with Gearbox flavor. Landmark for players who want jokes with their choices.

    Overview
    Telltale structure with Borderlands absurdity and dual protagonists. Plays fine without finishing every Borderlands shooter; crossover delight rises if you know Handsome Jack lore—see Borderlands.
    In-game setting
    Standalone comedy season on this hub. New Tales from the Borderlands (2022 Gearbox) is a later revival outside this curated classic list—FAQ optional.
    Should you play it?
    Required on curated-classics. Optional if you only care about Walking Dead or Wolf; buy when you want comedy with the choice UI you already learned.
    Release date
    Episode 1 US November 25, 2014 across major platforms of the era; later ports followed.
  4. Batman: The Telltale Series

    Batman: The Telltale Series

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    Batman: The Telltale Series (Episode 1 August 2, 2016) reframes Bruce Wayne’s relationships with choice-driven Gotham drama. The Enemy Within (2017) continues as a second season—FAQ rather than a second Release row to keep this hub ≤8 landmarks.

    Overview
    Batman fantasy focused on politics and identity more than freeflow combat. A clean sample of late classic Telltale tooling before the studio’s 2018 collapse and later revival branding.
    In-game setting
    Season 1 here; Enemy Within is the direct follow-up season if you finish and want more—see FAQ. Arkham action lives on Batman: Arkham.
    Should you play it?
    Required on curated-classics. Skip if you only want Walking Dead or Wolf landmarks; Enemy Within stays FAQ as season two after this row.
    Release date
    Episode 1 US August 2, 2016 on PC and consoles; season completed across late 2016.
  5. The Walking Dead: The Final Season

    The Walking Dead: The Final Season

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    The Final Season (August 2018 start) closes Clementine’s Telltale arc with Skybound finishing the episodes. Listed here as an arc pointer—play Seasons 2–New Frontier and edition tips on Walking Dead games, not as a substitute checklist.

    Overview
    Endgame Clementine / AJ drama that fans treat as the emotional close of the Telltale Walking Dead run. Studio turmoil mid-season makes the deep page’s edition notes important.
    In-game setting
    After Season 1 (and the middle seasons on the deep page). Do not jump here first or you spoil Clem’s growth.
    Should you play it?
    Required on walking-dead-arc as the end pointer. Use the deep Walking Dead timeline for the full middle seasons.
    Release date
    Season began August 14, 2018; remaining episodes completed under Skybound. Prefer Definitive collections when buying in 2026—deep page FAQ.

FAQ

Walking Dead deep link, Wolf Among Us 2 status, Game of Thrones skip, Batman seasons, and related drama games.

Play order

Emotional drama: start with The Walking Dead Season 1, then follow the deep Walking Dead games page.

Noir: start with The Wolf Among Us.

Comedy: Tales from Borderlands.

This hub stays curated—not every license.

Walking Dead

On the dedicated Walking Dead games timeline—Seasons 1–4, 400 Days, Michonne, Definitive tips. This studio hub only keeps Season 1 and Final Season as pointers so the page stays short.

Optional & related

Not as of this page’s September 6, 2026 stamp. Public messaging has pointed at a 2027 window after remaster plans for the original. It is FAQ-only here—no fake Release row.

More timelines

Other release-order and story-order guides on this site.