Game series
Every Ys game, in release order
The 24 Ys games in the Tier catalog, from 1987 to 2025, in release order.
420 critic and player ratings across the series.
Where to start
Start with The Ancient Land of Ys (1987), the first game in the series.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 85/100.
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01
The Ancient Land of Ys
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02
Ys: The Vanished Omens
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03
Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished - The Final Chapter
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04
Ys III: Wanderers from Ys
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05
Ys: Book I & II
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06
Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand
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07
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
74
/100
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08
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
83
/100
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09
Ys Origin
80
/100
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10
Legacy of Ys: Books I & II
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11
Ys SEVEN
80
/100
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12
Ys I & II Chronicles
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13
Ys: Memories of Celceta
81
/100
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14
Ys I Chronicles+
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15
Ys II Chronicles+
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16
Ys I & II Chronicles+
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17
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
85
/100
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18
Ys: Memories of Celceta
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19
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
84
/100
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20
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana
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21
Ys X: Nordics
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22
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta
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23
Ys X: Proud Nordics
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24
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga
FAQ
How many Ys games are there?
The Tier catalog lists 24 Ys games, released between 1987 and 2025. Updated September 2026.
In what order should I play Ys?
This page lists every Ys game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with The Ancient Land of Ys (1987). The highest-rated entry is Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, a common starting point for newcomers.