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Every Dragon Quest game, in release order

There are 22 main Dragon Quest games, from Dragon Quest (1986) to Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (2024). The page also lists 22 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Next: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, expected in 2026.

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Where to start

Start with Dragon Quest (1986), the first game in the series.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (2004) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 87/100.

Main Dragon Quest games

Dragon Quest III: Soshite Densetsu he...

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and The Tower of Mirrors

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Upcoming Dragon Quest games

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Expected in 2026

Remasters, re-releases and add-ons

Compilations

Spin-offs and crossovers

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FAQ

How many Dragon Quest games are there?

There are 22 main Dragon Quest games, from Dragon Quest (1986) to Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (2024). The page also lists 22 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Updated November 2026.

In what order should I play Dragon Quest?

Play the main Dragon Quest games in release order: Dragon Quest (1986), Dragon Warrior II (1987), Dragon Warrior III (1988), DRAGON QUEST IV (1990), DRAGON QUEST V (1992), Dragon Quest (1993), Dragon Quest II: Akuryo no Kamigami (1993), Dragon Quest 6: Realms of Revelation (1995), Dragon Quest III: Soshite Densetsu he... (1996), Dragon Quest 7 (2000), …. The highest-rated entry is Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (2004), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.

What is the latest Dragon Quest game?

The latest Dragon Quest game is Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, released in 2024. Next: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, expected in 2026.