Telltale’s The Walking Dead games are a series of narrative-driven adventures based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book series. Launched in 2012, the games are renowned for their emotional storytelling, impactful player choices, and character-driven drama set in a zombie apocalypse.
The first season follows Lee Everett, a convicted criminal, who becomes a guardian to a young girl named Clementine. Players make tough decisions that shape relationships and influence the storyline across multiple seasons. With its gripping narrative and deep character development, Telltale’s The Walking Dead redefined interactive storytelling and remains a standout in the genre.
Here is a list of The Walking Dead Games in order.
1. The Walking Dead: Season One
| Initial Release Date | April 24, 2012 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Platform(s) | – PC – Mac – Xbox One – PlayStation 4 – Nintendo Switch – Xbox 360 – PlayStation 3 – PlayStation Vita – iOS – Android |
The Walking Dead: Season One (2012) is an episodic adventure game set in the universe of Robert Kirkman’s comic series. The narrative follows Lee Everett, a man given a second chance at life during the zombie apocalypse. Lee becomes the protector of Clementine, a young girl searching for her parents, and their bond becomes the emotional core of the story.
The game focuses on choice-driven gameplay, where player decisions shape the plot and influence relationships with other characters in an episodic format.
2. The Walking Dead: 400 Days
| Initial Release Date | July 2, 2013 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Platform(s) | – PC – Mac – Xbox One – PlayStation 4 – Nintendo Switch – Xbox 360 – PlayStation 3 – PlayStation Vita – iOS – Android |
The Walking Dead: 400 Days (2013) is a special DLC episode for The Walking Dead: Season One. It bridges the gap between the first and second seasons, offering five short, interconnected stories that explore the early days of the zombie apocalypse. Each story focuses on a different survivor, with players making decisions that shape their fates and influence events in Season Two.
3. The Walking Dead: Season Two
| Initial Release Date | December 17, 2013 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Platform(s) | – PC – Mac – Xbox One – Nintendo Switch – PlayStation 4 – Xbox 360 – PlayStation 3 – PlayStation Vita – iOS – Android |
The Walking Dead: Season Two (2013) continues the gripping, emotionally charged story of Clementine, now a young girl learning to survive in the harsh, post-apocalyptic world. It picks up where Season One left off, following Clementine as she navigates the dangers of the zombie-infested world while dealing with moral dilemmas, the complexities of trust, and forming new relationships with fellow survivors.
4. The Walking Dead: Michonne
| Initial Release Date | February 23, 2016 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Platform(s) | – PC – Mac – Xbox One – PlayStation 4 – Xbox 360 – PlayStation 3 – iOS – Android |
The Walking Dead: Michonne (2016) is a three-episode miniseries that focuses on the iconic character Michonne from the Walking Dead universe. It takes place between issues #126 and #139 of the comic series, filling in the gap during Michonne’s absence from the main storyline. The game explores her struggles with personal loss, emotional trauma, and the challenges of surviving in the zombie apocalypse.
5. The Walking Dead: A New Frontier
| Initial Release Date | December 20, 2016 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Platform(s) | – PC – Mac – Xbox One – PlayStation 4 – Xbox 360 – PlayStation 3 – iOS – Android |
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier (2016) is the third season of the series. It introduces a new protagonist, Javier Garcia, who becomes a key figure alongside Clementine. The game focuses on Javier’s quest to protect his family while navigating the harsh realities of the apocalypse. As the season progresses, players also see Clementine, now older and more independent, taking a central role in the story.
6. The Walking Dead: The Final Season
| Initial Release Date | August 14, 2018 |
| Developer | Telltale Games / Skybound Games |
| Platform(s) | – PC – Xbox One – PlayStation 4 – Nintendo Switch |
The Walking Dead: The Final Season (2018) is the fourth and concluding season of the series. This season follows Clementine, now a young adult, as she navigates the harsh realities of survival while trying to protect an orphaned boy, AJ, who has become her responsibility. The season brings Clementine’s emotional journey to a close, focusing on themes of family, sacrifice, and the choices that define who we become.