All Legend of Zelda Games In Order: Release and Chronological

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The Legend of Zelda is a highly acclaimed action-adventure series known for its longevity and significance within the gaming industry. It is one of Nintendo’s most iconic franchises with 22 games, including 19 canon titles and three remakes. Recently, the series has seen renewed popularity with the release of critically acclaimed games such as Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake, and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD remaster. Many players may wonder how to experience the series best, and while there is no definitive answer, certainly recommended ways to play the games in order exist.

The Legend of Zelda Games in Chronological Order

There is still plenty of debate on the ideal entry point into the genre with so many distinct Zelda titles to pick from. However, the location of the timeline is generally obvious for gamers that enjoy following a franchise’s main plot. The official chronological order of all current Legend of Zelda games is shown here.

Early History

Skyward Sword
The Minish Cap
Four Swords

Child Timeline

Majora’s Mask
Twilight Princess
Four Swords Adventures

Adult Timeline

The Wind Waker
Phantom Hourglass
Spirit Tracks

Fallen Hero Timeline

A Link to the Past
Link’s Awakening
Oracle of Seasons
Oracle of Ages
A Link Between Worlds
Tri Force Heroes
The Legend of Zelda
The Adventure of Link

Era of Calamity

Age of Calamity
Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda Games in Release Order

The easiest way to play Zelda is in the order of release. As many gamers know, the order to play most long-running franchises may need to be clarified. And this is how you play the beloved Nintendo game in order: