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Donkey Kong

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Nintendo · 1981–present · 9 Entries

Cadence9.5 yrs
Last entry1 yr
Expected~Jan 2035
SentimentIGDB user ratings, oldest to newest
72 (1981) → 92 (2025)
Average 76 across 8 entries
  1. Donkey Kong Bananza

    Donkey Kong Bananza

    Latest entry|Released Jul 17, 2025|Very late

    Since last release: 21 yrs 2 mos
    Previous: Mario vs. Donkey Kong
    Typical release: Jun 2008
    Usual gap then: 4 yrs
    17 yrs 1 mo late

    Since this release: 1 yr 3 mos

    IGDB user rating 92View ↗

  2. Mario vs. Donkey Kong

    Mario vs. Donkey Kong

    Released May 24, 2004|Late

    Since last release: 5 yrs 2 mos
    Previous: Donkey Kong Jr.
    Typical release: Oct 2002
    Usual gap then: 3.5 yrs
    1 yr 7 mos late

    IGDB user rating 77View ↗

  3. Donkey Kong Jr.

    Donkey Kong Jr.

    Released Apr 08, 1999|Late

    Since last release: 4 yrs 5 mos
    Previous: Donkey Kong Country
    Typical release: Dec 1997
    Usual gap then: 3 yrs
    1 yr 3 mos late

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  4. Donkey Kong Country

    Donkey Kong Country

    Released Nov 18, 1994|Very early

    Since last release: 5 mos
    Previous: Donkey Kong
    Typical release: Feb 1999
    Usual gap then: 4.75 yrs
    4 yrs 2 mos early

    IGDB user rating 86View ↗

  5. Donkey Kong

    Donkey Kong

    Released Jun 14, 1994|Very late

    Since last release: 10 yrs 7 mos
    Previous: Donkey Kong 3
    Typical release: Jul 1984
    Usual gap then: 9 mos
    9 yrs 11 mos late

    IGDB user rating 82View ↗

  6. Donkey Kong 3

    Donkey Kong 3

    Released Oct 31, 1983|A little early

    Since last release: 8 mos
    Previous: Donkey Kong II
    Typical release: Dec 1983
    Usual gap then: 9.5 mos
    2 months early

    IGDB user rating 60View ↗

  7. Donkey Kong II

    Donkey Kong II

    Released Mar 07, 1983

    IGDB user rating 70View ↗

  8. Donkey Kong Junior

    Donkey Kong Junior

    Released Jun 30, 1982

    IGDB user rating 72View ↗

  9. Donkey Kong

    Donkey Kong

    First entry|Released Jul 09, 1981

    IGDB user rating 72View ↗

Donkey Kong

1981 — 2025

  • Donkey Kong
  • Donkey Kong Junior
  • Donkey Kong II
  • Donkey Kong 3
  • Donkey Kong
  • Donkey Kong Country
  • Donkey Kong Jr.
  • Mario vs. Donkey Kong
  • Donkey Kong Bananza
9 Entries

Donkey Kong FAQ

When is the next Donkey Kong game coming out?
Based on the series' recent rhythm of about 9.5 years, the next Donkey Kong game is expected around January 2035. The latest entry is Donkey Kong Bananza (Jul 17, 2025).
How long is the usual gap between Donkey Kong games?
Lately, mainline Donkey Kong games arrive about every 9.5 years. That's an average of the gaps between all 9 entries since 1981, with the most recent gaps counting most.
What is the latest Donkey Kong game?
The most recent mainline Donkey Kong game is Donkey Kong Bananza, released Jul 17, 2025.
How many mainline Donkey Kong games are there?
There are 9 mainline Donkey Kong games, from Donkey Kong (1981) to Donkey Kong Bananza (2025).

Predictions follow the series' own release rhythm. How we track