The Best Halo Games of All Time [Finally Answered]

The Halo Franchise has released some mind-blowing sequels since 2001. Let's take a look at the best Halo games since Combat Evolved!

Updated on Aug 19, 2023
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The Best Halo Games of All Time [Finally Answered]

Since the beginning of the Halo games, they all have all left an imprint on hardcore fans and the entire video gaming industry. Not only did Halo define fps games, but also online multiplayer. Although there have been some bad Halo games, there have also been some great ones! Below we have Halo games ranked based on statistics and experience from all Halo fans since the first release. Let's take a look!


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Halo Reach

From hardcore Halo fans to occasional gamers, Halo Reach has always kept a special place in the hearts of everyone. The tragedy of Halo Reach and how beautifully the story came together received only positive feedback. Halo Reach was the finale in Bungie production before the 343 Industries took over, with amazing graphics direction and a sense of movement.


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New player customization and overall rooted mechanics of Halo were introduced in this classic Halo game. All of this implemented development Bungie left with Halo has impacted the Halo Franchise forever. Making Reach one of the best Halo games. Not only this but the Noble Team and the different perspectives of the Halo universe during the fall of Reach.


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The Fall of Reach was an essential piece of Lore when it came to the Halo franchise. Expanding on the story was much needed for Halo fans. Halo Reach captures this atmosphere perfectly and gives players more than a mere book to read. It allows them to experience the emotions and impact that the war made on humanity, and why Master Chief is so important to the story.


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Halo 3

Halo 3 received nothing but high numbers in positivity, and fun, and sold copies. Halo 3 in total was sold to 14.6 million gamers, and to this day is a staple for all first-person shooters. Although previous games also received a lot of great feedback at the beginning of the Halo Campaign, Halo 3 was the pinnacle of the trilogy and was super hyped when first released.


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This Halo classic is also most popular for online multiplayer. If you have never played a 2v2 deathmatch in Halo 3, go pick up the Halo Master Chief Collection and a few friends to experience the best deathmatch playlists of all time!


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Halo 2

The game that brought Multiplayer online shooters to a whole different level, Halo 2 definitely deserves to be on the best Halo games list. The Xbox series finally was brought to Xbox live with Halo 2 making Halo finally a game to enjoy with friends outside of your personal Xbox console.


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Bungie really created a historic development with Halo 2 with its unique combat with Spartan suits and the ability to customize as you progress. Xbox Live really boomed after this release, as the leading digital publisher of Live favored Halo's companionship and success.


4 /7

Halo Combat Evolved

As the first Halo game in production, Combat Evolved brings us the beginning of the Covenant War between humanity and Covenant forces. Combat Evolved also introduces us to the famous character in the Halo series, Master Chief.


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Online mode was not yet available but that does not disregard Halo Combat Evolved as a good game from all of the Halo titles. One of the best Halo experiences in the original Xbox series is the beginning of Halo Combat Evolved where you are dropped immediately into Covenant forces to battle. Years later, this moment still gives goosebumps and nostalgia to any original Halo fan.


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If you are new to the Halo universe, this game is vital to play to experience what everyone knows about Master Chief and his story. The original trilogy is available in the Master Chief Collection, which is available for all PC players who do not have access to consoles.


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Halo Infinite

The latest Master Chief sequel in the Halo series, Halo Infinite, has received a lot of positive feedback as an amazing Halo game. For this, there have been a lot of optimized multiplayer maps, customization, game modes, and much more. Although the Halo Universe by 343 Industries has been altered since Halo Combat Evolved was released, Halo Infinite is the first game in the series to focus more on multiplayer game options.


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Halo Infinite is unique compared to other Halo games, as lately it has not been receiving the greatest news as the developer CEO has recently resigned. Nevertheless, Halo Infinite is one Halo game worth experiencing as a Master Chief or Halo games fan. It is also known to have one of the longest campaigns in Halo!


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The Halo Infinite campaign felt extremely climactic to the entire Halo series, which brings a lot of old players back into the rhythm. While also a free multiplayer in which everyone can play even new Halo players can enjoy without needing to know the full scope of the Halo franchise. Halo Infinite really brought an all-around amazing experience for any players, even if they are learning how amazing the battle rifle is for the first time!


6 /7

Halo 3 ODST

Arguably one of the best Halo games, perhaps about equal with Halo Infinite, Halo 3 ODST is a great spin-off from the Master Chief solo missions. The original Halo 3 of course received much more positive feedback, but ODST seemed to also receive unique feedback as a different look on Halo and to change up compared to the original game.


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Not only did ODST give us a new perspective on the war, but it also brought different gameplay with multiplayer and solo. ODST is not your typical Spartan op, and it gave those first-person shooters from Call of Duty vibe from the lack of armor shields and slower mobility. Many Halo fans loved this despite the similarity to other games, it also defined a lot of the Halo 3 backstory as well which makes it a great addition to the Lore of Halo.


7 /7

Halo Wars 2

Halo Wars in general a lot of people would claim as not necessary or not their favorite, but not the worst Halo campaign ever. Even though it is a spin-off from the Master Chief campaign, it gives really important information on the Lore and the overall story of the original Halo campaign. Halo Wars 2 is specifically significant for Halo Infinite's campaign and what it will bring.


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Unique from the Halo formula, Halo Wars is also fun gameplay away from the average first-person shooter. It was definitely a great improvement from the first Halo Wars as a fantastic strategy-based game. Along with graphics and overall content. Halo Wars 2 was especially amazing for console players, as using a controller enhanced the gameplay experience of Halo Wars 2.


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There were also plenty of maps and scenarios to choose from in Halo Wars 2 that kept the game going. Although it would be important to have played the previous Halo games, Halo Wars 2 allows players who are new to Halo still have fun and really enjoy the overall gameplay without the problem of being really lost.


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Along with this, Halo Wars 2 also brought a lot of stories to Halo Infinite. So even playing this strategy game is well worth your time to get to know more about the enemy you will face in the future.

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