All Final Fantasy Games in Order | Ranked

Final Fantasy games have always excited gamers especially if there’s a new title coming up. As Final Fantasy Resonance approaches, gamers are revisiting old titles to experience that magnificent universe. There are sixteen mainline Final Fantasy games and if you have played any of them, you surely wanna play more. Let’s discuss all Final Fantasy Games in order and rank them according to player ratings and reviews.

About Final Fantasy Games

Final Fantasy is a well known game franchise from Japan published by Square Enix. Their most famous characters like Cloud, Rain, Yuna, and others attract players to their games.

Most entries are role playing and action games where you move through large worlds, talk with people you meet along the way. You battle foes and clear quests and the plot often feels long and carefully made.

A lot of Final Fantasy titles happen in separate worlds. Because of that, the cast, the maps, and the setting details can change a lot from game to game. Still, you will see recurring ideas.

Magic shows up often and there are strong weapons and monsters. Airships also appear, crystals are common,and summons return again and again. You may also meet Chocobos and Moogles, two of the most iconic mascot characters of the franchise.

The Final Fantasy stories can pull at your feelings and many characters stay in your memory. Combat styles vary too and some games use turn based battles. Other newer games shift to quicker real time action.

Over the years, the franchise grew in many directions. There are mainline releases, side games, remakes, and online titles. That is why Final Fantasy is seen as a major and influential RPG name in video game history.

All Final Fantasy Games in order

1. Final Fantasy (1987)
2. Final Fantasy II (1988)
3. Final Fantasy III (1990)
4. Final Fantasy IV (1991)
5. Final Fantasy V (1992)
6. Final Fantasy VI (1994)
7. Final Fantasy VII (1997)
8. Final Fantasy VIII (1999)
9. Final Fantasy IX (2000)
10. Final Fantasy X (2001)
11. Final Fantasy XI (2002)
12. Final Fantasy XII (2006)
13. Final Fantasy XIII (2009)
14. Final Fantasy XIV (2010)
15. Final Fantasy XV (2016)
16. Final Fantasy XVI (2023)

Final Fantasy Games Ranked

Rank	Game	Release Year	Why it ranks highly
1	Final Fantasy VII	1997	Iconic characters, story, world, and enormous influence
2	Final Fantasy VI	1994	Exceptional ensemble cast and one of the series’ best stories
3	Final Fantasy X	2001	Emotional story, memorable characters, excellent turn-based combat
4	Final Fantasy IX	2000	Classic fantasy atmosphere, charming cast, heartfelt story
5	Final Fantasy XIV	2010	Massive MMO with outstanding expansions and storytelling
6	Final Fantasy XII	2006	Deep world-building and innovative real-time combat system
7	Final Fantasy VII Rebirth	2024	Huge world, spectacular presentation, and excellent combat
8	Final Fantasy VIII	1999	Ambitious story, unique Junction system, memorable soundtrack
9	Final Fantasy IV	1991	Foundational JRPG storytelling and strong character development
10	Final Fantasy XVI	2023	Darker narrative, spectacular action combat, phenomenal Eikon battles

Best 5 Final Fantasy Games

1. Final Fantasy VII (1997)
2. Final Fantasy VI (1994)
3. Final Fantasy X (2001)
4. Final Fantasy IX (2000)
5. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024)

Final Fantasy Spin-Offs and DLCs

Major Spin-Off Games

• Final Fantasy Tactics (1997)
• Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (2003)
• Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (2007)
• Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (2003)
• Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (2007)
• Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (2009)
• Final Fantasy Type-0 (2011)
• Final Fantasy Type-0 HD (2015)
• Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)
• Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy (2011)
• Dissidia Final Fantasy NT (2018)
• Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (2012)
• Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call (2014)
• World of Final Fantasy (2016)
• Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (2022)
• Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon (1997)
• Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon EVERY BUDDY! (2019)
• Final Fantasy Explorers (2014)
• Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius (2015)
• War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius (2019)

Final Fantasy VII Spin-Offs

• Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII (2004)
• Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII (2006)
• Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (2007)
• Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion (2022)
• Ever Crisis (2023)

Major DLC / Expansions

• Final Fantasy XIII-2: Requiem of the Goddess (2012)
• Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII – additional downloadable content (2013)
• Final Fantasy XV: Episode Gladiolus (2017)
• Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto (2017)
• Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis (2017)
• Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn (2019)
• Final Fantasy XV: Comrades (2017)
• Final Fantasy VII Remake – Episode INTERmission (2021)
• Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Fallen (2023)
• Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide (2024)

Final Fantasy XIV Expansions

• Heavensward (2015)
• Stormblood (2017)
• Shadowbringers (2019)
• Endwalker (2021)
• Dawntrail (2024)

Get them on Driffle

If you’re seriously into Final Fantasy games and want to experience that cool universe deeply, do try out all Final Fantasy games in order and their spin offs. Every entry brings a new setting, plot, set of characters, and a new way to fight.

On top of that, the side games and extra content add fresh quests, new characters and more travel and action. That is how the Final Fantasy world keeps growing and keeps bringing new titles with improved gameplay for fans to enjoy. As Final Fantasy Resonance, the latest title, is close, don’t forget to preorder it on Driffle at the lowest price.

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