Donkey Kong: Bananza artwork

Every Donkey Kong Game Ranked

Donkey Kong spans 4 critic-rated games on CriticDB, released between 2018 and 2025. The highest-rated is Donkey Kong: Bananza (91) and the lowest is Mario vs. Donkey Kong (75). Across 162 critic reviews, the series averages 82, and Donkey Kong: Bananza has drawn the most reviews.

Series average82
  1. 1
    Donkey Kong: Bananza

    Donkey Kong: Bananza

    91
    55 critic reviews·Jul 17, 2025·Nintendo
    SwitchSwitch 2
    “One of the most unique Nintendo Switch 2 games is finally here and Donkey Kong Bananza is awesomer than a bunch of just-ripe bananas.”
    — Video Chums · 91/100
  2. 2
    Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

    Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

    86
    24 critic reviews·May 3, 2018·Nintendo
    Switch
    “Tropical Freeze is a fantastic and authentic Donkey Kong experience, masterfully brought to the Nintendo Switch.”
    — WellPlayed · 85/100
  3. 3
    Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

    Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

    76
    45 critic reviews·Jan 16, 2025·Nintendo
    SwitchSwitch 2
    “Blast across the skies in barrels and bust through barricades on top of a rhino in this exciting remaster of a Donkey Kong classic! Donkey Kong Country”
    — Impulse Gamer · 76/100
  4. 4
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong

    Mario vs. Donkey Kong

    75
    38 critic reviews·Feb 16, 2024·Nintendo
    Switch
    “Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a surprising remake to see, and one that is full of content and charm to keep puzzle fans satisfied.”
    — Capsule Computers · 75/100

Donkey Kong games in release order

  1. 1981Donkey Kong—
  2. 1982Donkey Kong Junior—
  3. 1982Green House—
  4. 1983Donkey Kong II—
  5. 1983Mario Bros.—
  6. 1983Donkey Kong 3—
  7. 1983Donkey Kong Jr. Math—
  8. 1984Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushuu—
  9. 1984Donkey Kong Circus—
  10. 1984Donkey Kong Hockey—
  11. 1994Donkey Kong—
  12. 1994Donkey Kong Country—
  13. 1995Donkey Kong Land—
  14. 1995Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest—
  15. 1996Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!—
  16. 1997Fire—
  17. 1997Manhole—
  18. 1997Donkey Kong—
  19. 1997Parachute—
  20. 1997Diddy Kong Racing—
  21. 1999Donkey Kong Jr.—
  22. 1999Donkey Kong 64—
  23. 2002Donkey Kong 3—
  24. 2002Rain Shower—
  25. 2003Donkey Konga—
  26. 2004Mario vs. Donkey Kong—
  27. 2004Donkey Kong Jungle Beat—
  28. 2005DK: King of Swing—
  29. 2006Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis—
  30. 2007Donkey Kong Barrel Blast—
  31. 2009Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!—
  32. 2010Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!—
  33. 2010Donkey Kong Country Returns—
  34. 2013Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move—
  35. 2014Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze—
  36. 2015Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars—
  37. 2016Mini Mario & Friends: Amiibo Challenge—
  38. 2024Mario vs. Donkey Kong75
  39. 2025Donkey Kong Bananza91
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