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Every The Legend of Zelda game, in release order

There are 25 main The Legend of Zelda games, from The Legend of Zelda (1986) to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (2024). The page also lists 26 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs.

41 ratings from the Tier community across the series.

Where to start

Start with The Legend of Zelda (1986), the first game in the series.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 98/100.

Main The Legend of Zelda games

The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

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Remasters, ports and re-releases

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FAQ

How many The Legend of Zelda games are there?

There are 25 main The Legend of Zelda games, from The Legend of Zelda (1986) to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (2024). The page also lists 26 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Updated November 2026.

In what order should I play The Legend of Zelda?

Play the main The Legend of Zelda games in release order: The Legend of Zelda (1986), Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987), The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991), The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993), Link: The Faces of Evil (1993), Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon (1993), Zelda's Adventure (1995), The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (2001), The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (2001), The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (2002), …. The highest-rated entry is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.

What is the latest The Legend of Zelda game?

The latest The Legend of Zelda game is The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, released in 2024.