# Guide: Every Splatoon Game, Ranked

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/guide-every-splatoon-game-ranked/
- Published: 2026-08-01T12:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-01T13:14:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Nintendo Life
- Original article: https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/every-splatoon-game-ranked
- Topics: Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Gaming, TV

## Key points

- Splatoon’s strongest entries combine polished multiplayer with substantial single-player content.
- Octo Expansion is highlighted as particularly exemplary downloadable content.
- Splatoon 3 refines the formula but is not considered revolutionary.

## Summary

Nintendo Life ranks Splatoon games and major DLC using reader ratings, arguing that the series has grown from a risky Wii U debut into one of Nintendo’s key franchises. The rankings value refined online play, inventive single-player challenges and expansions that add meaningful content without disadvantaging players who do not buy them.

- Splatoon 3: Side Order ranks sixth, praised for its weapon-upgrade options and replayability despite limited stage and objective variety.
- Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion ranks fifth, described as a challenging, story-rich DLC that substantially improves on the base game’s single-player mode.
- Splatoon 3 ranks fourth for near-perfect refinement of the series formula, though it lacks a major new idea.
- Splatoon 2 ranks third for successfully expanding the original’s multiplayer foundations on Switch with strong art, audio and numerous improvements.
- The original Splatoon ranks second, recognised as an exceptional multiplayer experience that stood out among Nintendo’s traditionally single-player-focused games.

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