List of Sega video game franchises
This is a list of video game franchises by Sega or a subsidiary of the company. All series spanning multiple games are listed here. Games that were developed and published by third parties but released on Sega consoles are not listed here.
Among the franchises listed here are franchises now owned by 2K Sports, as those franchises were originally published by Sega until Sega sold the rights to the franchises in 2005.[1] In the case of these games, the latest release date given for the franchise shall be that of the last game in which Sega was involved in its publishing.
Also included in the franchise list is Total War. While this series did not begin with Sega as either a developer or a publisher, Sega did publish later games in the series. The same applies to franchises owned by Atlus which Sega acquired in 2013 or the intellectual properties of Technosoft acquired in 2016.
Sega is not the IP owner of all the franchises it has published, typically it is the case with the games it has made internally, but as examples ToeJam & Earl and Condemned: Criminal Origins are owned by its respective creators.[2][3]
Franchises
[edit]| Franchise | Developer(s) | First game | Latest game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Dragon | Imageepoch, Sega | 2009, 7th Dragon | 2015, 7th Dragon III Code: VFD |
| After Burner | Black Moon Studios, CRI, Fishing Cactus, Sega (AM2) | 1987, After Burner | 2007, After Burner: Black Falcon |
| Alex Kidd | Sega, Jankenteam | 1986, Alex Kidd in Miracle World | 2021, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX |
| Alien Syndrome | Sega (AM1), Totally Games | 1987, Alien Syndrome | 2007, Alien Syndrome |
| Altered Beast | Sega, 3d6 Games | 1988, Altered Beast | 2005, Altered Beast |
| Answer X Answer | Sega (AM1) | 2007, Network Taisen Quiz Answer X Answer | 2012, Quiz Answer X Answer Pocket |
| Avalon no Kagi | Hitmaker, Gamepot, Sega | 2003, Avalon no Kagi | 2010, Avalon no Kagi Online |
| Bayonetta | PlatinumGames | 2009, Bayonetta | 2023, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon |
| Bloodshow | Sega | 2011, Samurai Bloodshow | 2012, Alexandria Bloodshow |
| Border Break | Sega (AM2) | 2009, Border Break | 2017, Border Break X Zero Plus |
| Bug! | Realtime Associates | 1995, Bug! | 1996, Bug Too! |
| Chain Chronicle | Sega (AM1) | 2013, Chain Chronicle | 2022, Sin Chronicle |
| ChuChu Rocket! | Binary Hammer, Hardlight, Sonic Team, | 1999, ChuChu Rocket! (1999) | 2019, Chu Chu Rocket! Universe |
| CHUNITHM | Sega (AM1) | 2015, CHUNITHM | 2024, CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS |
| Clockwork Knight | Sega | 1995, Clockwork Knight | 1996, Clockwork Knight 2 |
| Crazy Taxi | Demiurge Studios, Hardlight, Hitmaker, Sega (AM3), Sniper Studios | 1999, Crazy Taxi | 2017, Crazy Taxi Gazillionaire |
| Code of Joker | Sega (AM1) | 2013, Code of Joker | 2017, Code of Joker Pocket |
| Columns | Sega | 1990, Columns | 2008, Columns Deluxe |
| Condemned | Monolith Productions | 2005, Condemned: Criminal Origins | 2008, Condemned 2: Bloodshot |
| Conduit | High Voltage Software | 2009, The Conduit | 2011, Conduit 2 |
| Cyber Troopers Virtual-On | Sega (AM3), Hitmaker, Access Games | 1996, Virtual On: Cyber Troopers | 2018, A Certain Magical Virtual-On |
| Derby Owners Club | Sega (AM3), Hitmaker | 1999, Derby Owners Club | 2012, Derby Owners Club |
| Derby Tsuku | Sega, Land Ho!, Smilebit | 2000, Derby Tsuku: Derby Ba o Tsukurou! | 2006, Derby Ba wo Tsukurou! 5 |
| Dinosaur King | Sega (AM3) | 2005, Dinosaur King | 2010, Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King D-Kids Adventure: Asoberu Kyouryuu Zukan |
| Doki Doki Penguin Land | Sega | 1985, Doki Doki Penguin Land | 1992, Ikasuze! Koi no Doki Doki Penguin Land MD |
| Dragon Force | Sega, Chime | 1996, Dragon Force | 1998, Dragon Force II |
| Dynamite Baseball | Sega (AM1) | 1996, Dynamite Baseball | 1999, Dynamite Baseball 99 |
| Dynamite Deka | Sega (AM1) | 1996, Die Hard Arcade | 2007, Asian Dynamite |
| Ecco the Dolphin | Appaloosa Interactive | 1992, Ecco the Dolphin | 2000, Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future |
| Eternal Champions | Sega Interactive | 1993, Eternal Champions | 1996, X-Perts |
| Fantasy Zone | Sega, Sunsoft | 1986, Fantasy Zone | 2012, Medal de Fantasy Zone |
| Fighting Vipers | Sega (AM2) | 1995, Fighting Vipers | 1998, Fighting Vipers 2 |
| Full Auto | Pseudo Interactive | 2006, Full Auto | 2006, Full Auto 2: Battlelines |
| Rekishi Taisen Gettenka | Sega | 2009, Rekishi Taisen Gettenka | 2010, Rekishi Taisen Gettenka: Tenkaichi Battle Royale |
| Giant Gram | Sega (AM1), Scarab | 1997, Zen Nihon Pro Wres Featuring Virtua | 2000, Giant Gram 2000: Zen Nihon Pro Wres 3 Eikou no Yuushatachi |
| Golden Axe | Sega, Secret Level, Sega Studio Australia | 1989, Golden Axe | 2008, Golden Axe: Beast Rider |
| Gunstar Heroes | Treasure | 1993, Gunstar Heroes | 2005, Gunstar Super Heroes |
| Guru Guru Onsen | Sega, Overworks | 1999, Atsumare! Guru Guru Onsen | 2002, Online Games: Dai Guru Guru Onsen |
| Hang-On | Sega (AM2), Sega, Genki | 1985, Hang-On | 1996, Hang-On GP |
| Hero Bank | Sega | 2014, Hero Bank | 2014, Hero Bank 2 |
| The House of the Dead | Headstrong Games, MegaPixel Studio, Sega, WOW Entertainment | 1996, The House of the Dead | 2021, The House of the Dead: Remake |
| Jet Set Radio | Sega (Smilebit), Blit Works, Vicarious Visions | 2000, Jet Set Radio | 2002, Jet Set Radio Future |
| Kingdom Conquest | Sega | 2010, Kingdom Conquest | 2012, Kingdom Conquest II |
| Landstalker | Climax | 1992, Landstalker | 1999, Time Stalkers |
| Like a Dragon | Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Sega, Syn Sophia | 2005, Yakuza | 2024, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth |
| Love and Berry: Dress Up and Dance! | Sega | 2004, Love and Berry: Dress Up and Dance! | 2006, Oshare Majo Love and Berry: DS Collection |
| maimai | Sega (AM1) | 2012, maimai | 2024, maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS |
| Monaco GP | Sega | 1979, Monaco GP (video game) | 1992, Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II |
| Mushiking: The King of Beetles | Sega | 2003, Mushiking: The King of Beetles | 2016, Shin Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking |
| Nights | Sonic Team | 1996, Nights into Dreams | 2007, Nights: Journey of Dreams |
| O.N.G.E.K.I. | Sega (AM1) | 2018, O.N.G.E.K.I. | 2022, O.N.G.E.K.I. bright MEMORY |
| Out Run | Sega AM2, Sumo Digital | 1986, Out Run | 2006, OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast |
| Panzer Dragoon | Sega, Smilebit, MegaPixel Studio | 1995, Panzer Dragoon | 2020, Panzer Dragoon Remake |
| Pengo | Coreland, Sega | 1982, Pengo | 1995, Pepenga Pengo |
| Phantasy Star | Sega, Sonic Team | 1987, Phantasy Star | 2021, Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis |
| Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou! | Sega, Smilebit | 1996, J.League Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou! | 2018, Sega Pocket Club Manager |
| Pro Yakyuu Team o Tsukurou! | Sega, Smilebit | 1999, Pro Yakyuu Team o Tsukurou! | 2016, Yakyuu Tsuku!! |
| Puyo Puyo | Compile, Sonic Team, Sega | 1991, Puyo Puyo | 2024, Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop |
| Puzzle & Action | Sega (AM1) | 1993, Puzzle & Action: Tant-R | 1995, Puzzle & Action: Treasure Hunt |
| Quest of D | Sega (AM2) | 2004, Quest of D | 2007, Quest of D: The Battle Kingdom |
| Rail Chase | Sega (AM3) | 1991, Rail Chase | 1995, Rail Chase 2 |
| Rent-A-Hero | Sega AM2, Sega, Aspect | 1991, Rent-A-Hero | 2000, Rent-A-Hero No.1 |
| Riglord Saga | Microcabin | 1995, Riglord Saga | 1996, Riglord Saga |
| Roommania | Sega, Wave Master | 2002, Roommania #203 | 2002, New Roommania: Porori Seishun |
| Rub Rabbits | Sega (Sonic Team) | 2004, Feel the Magic XX/XY | 2005, The Rub Rabbits! |
| Sakura Wars | Red Entertainment, Sega, Overworks | 1996, Sakura Wars | 2019, Sakura Wars |
| Samba de Amigo | Sega, Sega (Sonic Team), Gearbox Software | 1999, Samba de Amigo | 2023, Samba de Amigo: Party Central |
| Sangokushi Taisen | Sega (AM1), double jump.tokyo | 2005, Sangokushi Taisen | 2023, Battle of Three Kingdoms |
| Seaman | Vivarium | 1999, Seaman | 2007, Seaman 2 |
| Sega All Stars | Sonic Team, Sumo Digital | 2004, Sega Superstars | 2012, Sonic & Sega Allstars Racing Transformed |
| Sega Bass Fishing | Sega, WOW Entertainment, Sims | 1997, Sega Bass Fishing | 2011, Sega Bass Fishing Challenge |
| Sega GT | Sega (WOW Entertainment) | 2000, Sega GT | 2003, Sega GT Online |
| Sega Network Taisen Mahjong MJ | Sega (AM2) | 2002, Sega Network Taisen Mahjong MJ | 2014, Sega Network Taisen Mahjong MJ Mobile |
| Sega Rally | Sega (AM3), Sega Racing Studio, Sega Rosso | 1995, Sega Rally Championship | 2007, Sega Rally Revo |
| Sega Worldwide Soccer | Sega, Silicon House | 1995, Victory Goal | 2000, Sega Worldwide Soccer 2000 Euro Edition |
| Shenmue | Sega AM2, Ys Net | 1999, Shenmue | 2019, Shenmue III |
| Shining | Camelot, Climax, Flight-Plan, Grasshopper Studio, Media.Vision, Nex Entertainment, Neverland, Sega AM2, Sonic Software Planning | 1991, Shining in the Darkness | 2018, Shining Resonance Refrain |
| Shinobi | 3d6 Games, Overworks, Sega | 1987, Shinobi | 2011, Shinobi 3D |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | Ancient, Aspect, Bioware, Blind Squirrel Games, Backbone Entertainment, Big Red Button Entertainment, Dimps, Sega, Sanzaru Games, Sumo Digital, Sonic Team | 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog | 2023, Sonic Dream Team |
| Soul Reverse | Sega AM2 | 2016, Soul Reverse Zero | 2018, Soul Reverse |
| Space Channel 5 | Art Co. Ltd, Grounding Inc. United Game Artist | 1999, Space Channel 5 | 2020, Space Channel 5: Kinda Funky News Flash |
| Space Harrier | Amusement Vision, Sega AM2, Sega | 1985, Space Harrier | 2000, Planet Harriers |
| SpikeOut | Amusement Vision, Dimps, Sega | 1998, Spikeout | 2005, Spikeout: Battle Street |
| Streets of Rage | Ancient, Dotemu, Sega | 1991, Streets of Rage | 2020, Streets of Rage 4 |
| Super Monkey Ball | Amusement Vision, Traveller's Tales, Marvelous AQL, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Sega | 2001, Super Monkey Ball | 2024, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble |
| ToeJam & Earl | Johnson Voorsanger Productions | 1991, ToeJam & Earl | 2002, ToeJam & Earl: Mission to Earth |
| Two Point | Two Point Studios | 2018, Two Point Hospital | 2022, Two Point Campus |
| Valkyria Chronicles | Sega, Media.Vision | 2008, Valkyria Chronicles | 2018, Valkyria Chronicles 4 |
| Vectorman | BlueSky Software | 1995, Vectorman | 1996, Vectorman 2 |
| Virtua Cop | Sega | 1994, Virtua Cop | 2003, Virtua Cop 3 |
| Virtua Fighter | Sega AM2, Genki | 1993, Virtua Fighter | 2021, Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown |
| Virtua Striker | Sega AM2, Amusement Vision | 1995, Virtua Striker | 2004, Virtua Striker 4 |
| Virtua Tennis | Sega, Sumo Digital | 1999, Virtua Tennis | 2012, Virtua Tennis Challenge |
| Wonder Boy | Westone Bit Entertainment, Sega, Lizardcube, CFK, Game Atelier, Artdink | 1986, Wonder Boy | 2021, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World |
| Wonderland Wars | Sega (AM1) | 2015, Wonderland Wars | 2019, Wonderland Wars: Wazawai Tsu Yamato no Shukuyo Te |
| World Club Champion Football | Hitmaker, Sega | 2002, World Club Champion Football: Serie A 2001-2002 | 2020, WCCF Footista |
| World Series Baseball | BlueSky Software, Sega, Visual Concepts, WOW Entertainment | 1994, World Series Baseball | 1998, World Series Baseball '98 |
| Zaxxon | CRI, Free Range Games, Sega | 1982, Zaxxon | 2012, Zaxxon Escape |
Acquired franchises
[edit]Licensed franchises
[edit]Note: Other publishers have continued some of these franchises.
| Franchise | Developer(s) | First game | Latest game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alien | Sega, Creative Assembly | 1993, Alien 3: The Gun | 2014, Alien: Isolation |
| Asterix | Coreland, Sega | 1992, Asterix | 1995, Asterix and the Power of the Gods |
| Astro Boy | Sonic Team, Treasure | 2003, Astro Boy: Omega Factor | 2004, Astro Boy |
| Bleach | Dimps, Polygon Magic, Treasure | 2005, Bleach GC: Tasogare ni Mamieru Shinigami | 2009, Bleach DS 4th: Flame Bringer |
| College Football's National Championship | BlueSky Software | 1994, College Football's National Championship | 1995, College Football's National Championship II |
| Daisenryaku | Chickenhead Software, Systemsoft | 1991, Advanced Daisenryaku | 2001, Advanced Daisenryaku 2001 |
| Daytona USA | Amusement Vision, Genki, Sega, Sega AM2 | 1994, Daytona USA | 2018, Daytona Championship USA |
| Doraemon | Sega, Sega Toys | 2003, Doraemon: Yume Dorobou to 7 Nin no Gozans | 2008, Kaite Oboeru Doragana |
| ESPN | Visual Concepts | 2003, ESPN College Hoops | 2004, ESPN NHL 2K5 |
| Fist of the North Star | Arc System Works, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Sega | 1986, Hokuto no Ken | 2018, Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise |
| Frogger | Konami, Parker Brothers | 1981, Frogger | 1984, Frogger II: ThreeeDeep! |
| Godzilla | Sega, Quintet | 1995, Godzilla: Kaijuu no Daishingeki | 1998, Godzilla Generations |
| Harley-Davidson | Sega | 1997, Harley-Davidson & L.A. Riders | 2009, Harley-Davidson: King of the Road |
| Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA | Sega, Sega AM2 | 2009, Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA | 2020, Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku |
| Home Alone | Brian A. Rice, Inc. | 1992, Home Alone | 1992, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York |
| Illusion | Sega, Sega Studio Australia | 1990, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse | 2013, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse |
| Initial D | Sega, Sega Rosso | 2002, Initial D Arcade Stage | 2021, Initial D: The Arcade |
| Iron Man | Sega Studios San Francisco | 2008, Iron Man | 2010, Iron Man 2 |
| J.League | Sega, Smilebit | 1993, J.League Pro Striker | 2013, J.League Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou! 8: Euro Plus |
| Joe Montana Football | BlueSky Software, Park Place Productions | 1990, Joe Montana Football | 1991, Joe Montana II: Sports Talk Football |
| Jurassic Park | BlueSky Software, Sega | 1993, Jurassic Park | 1997, The Lost World: Jurassic Park |
| Kidou Senkan Nadesico | Nexus Interact | Kidou Senkan Nadesico (1997) | 1999, Martian Successor Nadesico: The Mission |
| Love Hina | Fortyfive | 2000, Love Hina | 2001, Love Hina: Smile Again |
| Mario & Sonic | Nintendo, Sega | 2007, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games | 2019, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 |
| MLB | Sega | 2009, Sega Card-Gen MLB 2009 | 2013, Sega Card-Gen MLB 2013 |
| NBA | Visual Concepts | 2000, NBA 2K | 2003, NBA 2K3 |
| NCAA | Visual Concepts | 2001, NCAA College Football 2K2 | 2002, NCAA College Football 2K3 |
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | Sega | 1996, Shinseiki Evangelion | 1997, Shinseiki Evangelion: Digital Card Library |
| NFL | BlueSky Software, Visual Concepts | 1994, NFL Football '94 Starring Joe Montana | 2004, ESPN NFL 2K5 |
| NHL | Sega Midwest Studio, Visual Concepts | 1995, NHL All-Star Hockey '95 | 2004, ESPN NHL 2K5 |
| Ninku | Sega, Sims | 1995, Ninku | 1996, Ninku: Tsuyokina Yatsura no Daigekitotsu! |
| Olympics | Eurocom, Sega, Sega Studio Australia | 2008, Beijing 2008 | 2019, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - The Official Video Game |
| Power Rangers | Banpresto | 1994, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers | 1995, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie |
| Spider-Man | BlueSky Software, Sega | 1991, Spider-Man: The Video Game | 1996, Spider-Man: Web of Fire |
| Star Wars | Sega, Sega Rosso | 1993, Star Wars Arcade | 2001, Star Wars Racer Arcade |
| Suzumiya Haruhi | AQ Interactive, cavia | 2009, Suzumiya Haruhi no Heiretsu | 2009, Suzumiya Haruhi no Chokuretsu |
| Taz-Mania | Nu Romantic Productions | 1992, Taz-Mania | 1994, Taz in Escape from Mars |
| Tetris | Sega | 1988, Tetris | 2020, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 |
| Transformers | Sega | 2013, Transformers Human Alliance | 2018, Transformers: Shadows Rising |
| Yu Yu Hakusho | Minato Giken, Nextech, Treasure | 1994, Yuu Yuu Hakusho Gaiden | 1994, Yuu Yuu Hakusho: Makyou Toitsusen |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Buy! Buy! Buy! EA and Take 2 battle for exclusive licensing supremacy". GamePro. No. 199. April 2005. p. 20.
- ^ Cork, Jeff. "Getting To Know The Man Behind ToeJam & Earl". Game Informer. Archived from the original on March 19, 2015. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Cult horror franchise owner seeks indie dev for new 'Condemned' game". Engadget. 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
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