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Every God of War game, in release order

There are 13 main God of War games, from God of War (2005) to God of War Sons of Sparta (2026). The page also lists 6 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Next: God of War Laufey, expected in 2027.

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Where to start

Start with God of War (2005), the first game in the series.

God of War (2018) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 96/100.

Main God of War games

God of War
A
God of War II
S
God of War: Betrayal
God of War: Chains of Olympus
God of War Collection
God of War III
A
God of War: Ghost of Sparta
God of War: Origins Collection
God of War Saga
God of War: Ascension
A
God of War
A
God of War Ragnarök
B
God of War Sons of Sparta

God of War games in story order

  1. 1 God of War Sons of Sparta 2026
  2. 2 God of War: Ascension 2013
  3. 3 God of War: Chains of Olympus 2008
  4. 4 God of War 2005
  5. 5 God of War: Ghost of Sparta 2010
  6. 6 God of War II 2007
  7. 7 God of War III 2010
  8. 8 God of War 2018
  9. 9 God of War Ragnarök 2022

Story order checked against: Wikipedia: God of War (franchise), Wikipedia: God of War Sons of Sparta, Wikipedia: God of War: Ascension

Upcoming God of War games

Remasters, ports and re-releases

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FAQ
How many God of War games are there?

There are 13 main God of War games, from God of War (2005) to God of War Sons of Sparta (2026). The page also lists 6 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Updated November 2026.

In what order should I play God of War?

Play the main God of War games in release order: God of War (2005), God of War II (2007), God of War: Betrayal (2007), God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008), God of War Collection (2009), God of War III (2010), God of War: Ghost of Sparta (2010), God of War: Origins Collection (2011), God of War Saga (2012), God of War: Ascension (2013), …. The highest-rated entry is God of War (2018), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.

What is the chronological order of the God of War games?

In story order, the God of War games go: God of War Sons of Sparta (2026), God of War: Ascension (2013), God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008), God of War (2005), God of War: Ghost of Sparta (2010), God of War II (2007), God of War III (2010), God of War (2018), God of War Ragnarök (2022).

What is the latest God of War game?

The latest God of War game is God of War Sons of Sparta, released in 2026. Next: God of War Laufey, expected in 2027.