Series
The Legend of Zelda Games in Order
All 158 entries, oldest first.
The The Legend of Zelda series has 158 entries in our database, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to Barcode Battler II: Zelda no Densetsu - Kamigami no Triforce: Bomb. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
· 100/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
· 82/100
Earliest entry
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series. We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
158 games
93
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
75
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Master Trials
Super NES Classic Edition
Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Explorer's Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Collector's Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
83
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Champions' Ballad
75
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Starter Edition
87
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
82
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda
87
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda - Octavo's Ode
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Fighters Pass Bonus Mii Fighter Costume (Ancient Soldier)
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda - Character Pack
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda - Season Pass
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda - Symphony of the Mask
80
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Nintendo Hearts Fun Trivia Quiz
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Expansion Pass
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity + Expansion Pass Bundle
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Wave 1: Pulse of the Ancients
83
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Wave 2: Guardian of Remembrance
Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda
Vermin
95
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Collector's Edition
74
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition - Deluxe Set
85
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
100
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
82
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Upcoming
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Upcoming
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Definitive Edition
Project X
The Legend of Zelda: Mystical Seed of Wisdom
Heroes of Hyrule
Game Boy Camera: Gold Zelda Edition
Super FX Zelda
Barcode Battler II: Zelda no Densetsu - Kamigami no Triforce: Link
Barcode Battler II: Zelda no Densetsu - Kamigami no Triforce: Link (Magic)
Barcode Battler II: Zelda no Densetsu - Kamigami no Triforce: Boomerang
Barcode Battler II: Zelda no Densetsu - Kamigami no Triforce: Hookshot
Barcode Battler II: Zelda no Densetsu - Kamigami no Triforce: Silver Bow & Arrow
Barcode Battler II: Zelda no Densetsu - Kamigami no Triforce: Bomb
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many The Legend of Zelda games are there?
There are 158 games in the The Legend of Zelda series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the The Legend of Zelda games in?
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series — later entries assume you know what happened in earlier ones.
Where should I start with The Legend of Zelda?
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is the best reviewed entry at 100/100, while Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.