The main series in chronological order of story is GTA:III, GTA: Vice City, GTA: San Andreas, GTA: Liberty City Stories, GTA: Vice City Stories, GTA IV, GTA: The Lost and Damned, GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony, GTA V. However, different games have different settings and storylines that are not always directly sequential but are set in the same 'GTA universe'.
Well, if you're new to the GTA series. Begin with GTA:III which gives you the basic idea of the GTA world. Then GTA: Vice City which has a cool 80s vibe. GTA: San Andreas is vast in terms of story. The prequels like GTA: Liberty City Stories and GTA: Vice City Stories give backstory. GTA IV changes things up a bit and GTA V is the most recent with a huge story that you can really get into.
Sleeping Dogs. The story follows an undercover cop in the criminal underworld of Hong Kong. It has a great mix of action and a deep narrative that delves into the protagonist's struggle between his loyalty to the police and his new - found connections in the criminal world.
The Halo games in story order are Halo: Reach, Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Wars, Halo: Reach (Definitive Edition), Halo 4, Halo: Spartan Assault, Halo: The Master Chief Collection (which includes remastered versions of some of the earlier games), Halo 5: Guardians, and Halo Infinite.
Well, starting with Metroid which introduced us to the world and the main character Samus. Then came Metroid II: Return of Samus which continued the story of Samus' battles against the Metroids. Super Metroid is a classic that further developed the story and gameplay. Metroid Fusion added new elements to the story. Metroid: Zero Mission was also important in the story's progression. The Metroid Prime series, including Prime, Prime 2: Echoes, and Prime 3: Corruption, told the story from a different perspective but still within the overall Metroid universe. Metroid: Other M and Metroid Dread also added their own twists and developments to the ongoing story.
One major factor is the depth of the story in GTA 4. It delves deep into Niko's past as a war veteran. This past haunts him and shapes his decisions in the game. The side characters also play important roles in enhancing the story. The city of Liberty City itself is like a character. The different neighborhoods and the people in them all contribute to the rich tapestry of the story. The story is also more grounded in reality compared to some of the more outlandish GTA storylines, which makes it easier for players to connect with.
One of the key games in the story order is 'Castlevania: Symphony of the Night'. It's a classic that many fans consider a must - play. Another is 'Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow' as it introduced new elements to the story. And 'Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow' which continued the story from 'Aria of Sorrow'.
The Metro series typically includes 'Metro 2033', 'Metro: Last Light', and 'Metro Exodus' in chronological story order. 'Metro 2033' sets the foundation, introducing the post - apocalyptic Moscow metro world and its various factions. 'Metro: Last Light' continues the story, following the protagonist Artyom as he faces new challenges and political intrigue within the metro. 'Metro Exodus' then takes the story above ground as Artyom and his group leave the metro in search of a new home, expanding the scope of the world and the narrative.