Every Legacy of Kain game, in release order
There are 7 main Legacy of Kain games, from Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (1996) to Legacy of Kain: Ascendance (2026). The page also lists 3 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs.
515 critic and player ratings across the series.
Start with Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (1996), the first game in the series.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver (1999) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 91/100.
Main Legacy of Kain games
Remasters, ports and re-releases
Compilations
How many Legacy of Kain games are there?
There are 7 main Legacy of Kain games, from Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (1996) to Legacy of Kain: Ascendance (2026). The page also lists 3 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Updated November 2026.
In what order should I play Legacy of Kain?
Play the main Legacy of Kain games in release order: Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (1996), Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver (1999), Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001), Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain (2002), Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003), Nosgoth (2015), Legacy of Kain: Ascendance (2026). The highest-rated entry is Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver (1999), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.
What is the latest Legacy of Kain game?
The latest Legacy of Kain game is Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, released in 2026.