How Many Final Fantasy Games Have There Been?

When looking at every Final Fantasy game, the number of titles can be overwhelming. The list encompasses a vast array of games beyond just the mainline entries. To break it down, let’s categorize them into six distinct groups: mainline games, spinoffs to mainline games, full spinoffs, crossovers, mobile titles and games only called Final Fantasy in the West. We’re excluding the VERY few games that never left Japan.

While this list aims to be inclusive, it’s possible some games may be put in a category you disagree with. Release dates listed are for the original release, regardless of region.

Mainline Games

These are the core titles of the series, each introducing a new world, characters, and story while retaining iconic elements like Chocobos, Moogles, and spell names. There are 16 mainline Final Fantasy games:

1. Final Fantasy (1987)
2. Final Fantasy II (1988)
3. Final Fantasy III (1990)
4. Final Fantasy IV (1991)
5. Final Fantasy V (1992)
6. Final Fantasy VI (1994)
7. Final Fantasy VII (1997)
8. Final Fantasy VIII (1999)
9. Final Fantasy IX (2000)
10. Final Fantasy X (2001)
11. Final Fantasy XI (2002, MMORPG)
12. Final Fantasy XII (2006)
13. Final Fantasy XIII (2009)
14. Final Fantasy XIV (2010, MMORPG)
15. Final Fantasy XV (2016)
16. Final Fantasy XVI (2023)

Spinoffs to Mainline Games

These titles expand the universes introduced in the mainline games, offering new stories or gameplay experiences. These often take the form of numbered sequels to mainline titles. However, games such as Final Fantasy Tactics simply shares a setting with Final Fantasy XII, despite coming before it.

1. Final Fantasy Tactics (1997)
2. Chocobo World (1999)
3. Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (2003)
4. Final Fantasy X-2 (2003)
5. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (2007)
6. Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (2007)
7. Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings (2007)
8. Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core (2007)
9. Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus (2006)
10. Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (2008)
11. Final Fantasy XIII-2 (2011)
12. Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns (2013)
13. A King’s Tale: Final Fantasy XV (2016)
14. Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV (2017)
15. Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020)
16. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (2022)
17. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion (2022)
18. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024)

Other Spinoffs

These are games that explore different genres and gameplay styles but still carry the Final Fantasy name. Many of these Spinoffs have launched their own sequels and have become a subseries of their own. Final Fantasy Adventure even went on to form it’s own series, the Mana series.

1. Final Fantasy Adventure (1991)
2. Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (1992)
3. Chocobo’s Dungeon 2 (1998)
4. Chocobo Racing (1999)
5. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (2003)
6. Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales (2007)
7. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (2007)
8. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King (2008)
9. Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon (2008)
10. Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light (2009)
11. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (2009)
12. Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)
13. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord (2009)
14. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (2009)
15. Final Fantasy Type-0 (2011)
16. Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy (2011)
17. Final Fantasy Explorers (2014)
18. Dissidia Final Fantasy NT (2015)
19. World of Final Fantasy (2016)
20. Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon EVERY BUDDY! (2019)
21. Chocobo GP (2022)

Final Fantasy Crossovers

These games combine Final Fantasy characters with those from other franchises or place them in unique settings. I’ve excluded simple cameos and made this list for more substantial appearances.

1. Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring (1998)
2. Vagrant Story (2000)
3. Kingdom Hearts series (starting from 2002)
4. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (2012)
5. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call (2014)
6. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line (2023)
7. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
8. Fortnite (Final Fantasy content in Chapter 2 Season 5)

Mobile Game

These are titles available primarily on mobile devices. Many of these games are no longer available or have been removed from storefronts.

1. Final Fantasy: Dimensions (2010)
2. Final Fantasy: Airborne Brigade (2011)
3. Final Fantasy: All the Bravest (2013)
4. Final Fantasy: Record Keeper (2014)
5. Final Fantasy: Mobius (2015)
6. Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius (2015)
7. Final Fantasy: Dimensions II (2017)
8. Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire (2017)
9. Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition (2018)
10. Final Fantasy: War of the Visions (2019)
11. Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis (2023)

Games Only Called Final Fantasy in America

These titles were branded as Final Fantasy games in the West, despite not being part of the core series in Japan:

1. Final Fantasy Legend (1989, originally Makaitoushi SaGa in Japan)
2. Final Fantasy Legend II (1990, originally SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu in Japan)
3. Final Fantasy Legend III (1991, originally SaGa 3: Jikuu no Hasha in Japan)

So how many Final Fantasy games are there? Well, by my count nearly 100 titles if you include mobile games! This extensive list highlights just how vast and diverse the Final Fantasy series has become over the decades, with games spanning multiple genres, platforms, and even media types.