Game series
Every Legacy of Kain game, in release order
The 10 Legacy of Kain games in the Tier catalog, from 1996 to 2026, in release order.
786 critic and player ratings across the series.
Where to start
Start with Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (1996), the first game in the series.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 91/100.
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01
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
85
/100
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02
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
91
/100
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03
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
77
/100
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04
Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain
75
/100
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05
Legacy of Kain: Defiance
70
/100
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06
Nosgoth
68
/100
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07
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered
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08
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remastered
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09
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
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10
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
FAQ
How many Legacy of Kain games are there?
The Tier catalog lists 10 Legacy of Kain games, released between 1996 and 2026. Updated September 2026.
In what order should I play Legacy of Kain?
This page lists every Legacy of Kain game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (1996). The highest-rated entry is Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, a common starting point for newcomers.