Game series
Every Phantasy Star game, in release order
The 18 Phantasy Star games in the Tier catalog, from 1987 to 2021, in release order.
271 critic and player ratings across the series.
Where to start
Start with Phantasy Star (1987), the first game in the series.
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 88/100.
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01
Phantasy Star
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02
Phantasy Star II
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03
Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
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04
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
88
/100
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05
Phantasy Star Online
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06
Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2
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07
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II
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08
Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution
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09
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Plus
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10
Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst
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11
Phantasy Star Universe
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12
Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus
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13
Phantasy Star Portable
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14
Phantasy Star Zero
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15
Phantasy Star Portable 2
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16
Phantasy Star Online 2
77
/100
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17
SEGA AGES Phantasy Star
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18
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
FAQ
How many Phantasy Star games are there?
The Tier catalog lists 18 Phantasy Star games, released between 1987 and 2021. Updated September 2026.
In what order should I play Phantasy Star?
This page lists every Phantasy Star game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Phantasy Star (1987). The highest-rated entry is Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium, a common starting point for newcomers.