How to Find Sequels and Series You Haven't Finished

October 2026 · 5 min read

Almost everyone has one: a series where you loved part one, bought part two in a sale, and never started it. Continuing a series is the easiest win in gaming: you already know you like it, you know the controls, and the story is waiting.

The problem: nobody tracks series

Libraries on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox sort by title or by last played, not by franchise. So a sequel sits three pages away from the game it continues, and the pile quietly grows. A series list changes that: it starts from games you finished and shows what comes next.

How the Series tab works in NXTO

1. Mark the games you've finished as Completed.
2. Open Discover and switch to the Series tab.
3. For the finished games that belong to a series, you'll see the other entries — sequels, prequels and spin-offs — that you haven't played yet.
4. Add what you're missing to your backlog in one click.

The more games you mark as Completed, the more series appear. If a game isn't listed, it either isn't part of a known series or isn't in the catalogue yet.

Which order should you play?

• Release order is the safe default for story-driven series, because the creators wrote for people who played the earlier games.
• Chronological order works for a few series with prequels, but often spoils twists.
• Standalone entries (many JRPGs and sports-adjacent series) can be started anywhere. Start with the highest rated.
• Remakes replace the original. Play the remake unless you collect classics.

Why this beats starting something new

New games cost you the “will I like it?” gamble. A sequel to a game you rated 5 stars has the best odds of any game in your backlog. If you are stuck choosing, an unfinished series is a very good default — we explain the others in how to choose what to play next.

Wondering about length? Check the estimate first; a long series can be a commitment, and HowLongToBeat data helps you plan it.