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How manyFinal Fantasygames are there? While this may seem like it should be simple to answer, given that each entry in the main series is distinctly numbered, the actual answer is far from clear. With dozens of spin-offs, re-releases, sequels, and everything in between, there are a lot of Final Fantasy games.
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Below, we will attempt to calculate just how many there actually are. you’re able to find sections for the mainline games, sequels, and spin-offs, as well as lists of every other game out there. If you’re looking for a complete and comprehensive list of every Final Fantasy game, look no further.
Mainline Numbered Games
There are currently15 mainline, numbered Final Fantasy titles. From the original Final Fantasy on the NES to Final Fantasy XV, there are currently fifteen games in the main series. For posterity, these are listed below.
So, if you’re just counting mainline games,there are15 Final Fantasy games. Simple enough!
Sequels
Typically, Final Fantasy games have self-contained stories that do not rely on prequels, sequels, or spin-offs to see the full story. However, for a few games, this is not the case.
Final Fantasy X was the first game in the series to have this treatment, withFinal Fantasy X-2. This game is a direct sequel to Final Fantasy X, following Yuna on a new adventure after the events of the first game. Then,Final Fantasy X-2: Last Missionfollowed shortly after, offering an additional sequel to X-2 as the games' cast takes on one final mission together.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Yearsis a sequel to Final Fantasy IV, originally releasing in an episodic format for mobile phones. All of its episodes were bundled together for later releases, which also includedFinal Fantasy IV Interlude, tying together the original game and its sequel.
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wingsis a pseudo-sequel/spin-off game to Final Fantasy XII, which is set after the events of the original game but is largely stand-alone.
Final Fantasy XIII had two direct sequels,Final Fantasy XIII-2, andLightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. These games directly continue the story of Final Fantasy XIII, forming the only mainline trilogy of Final Fantasy games, so far.
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Originis a parallel universe prequel of the original Final Fantasy, following its protagonist, Jack, on his quest to defeat Chaos.
Including all of these sequels, ourtotal count of Final Fantasy games is now 23.
Spin-offs
This is where counting the number of Final Fantasy games can get tricky. There are a lot of spin-offs, some set in the same worlds as mainline games, some featuring the same characters, and some where you scream into a microphone to create your party. We’ve detailed the major spin-off series below, then tabled the rest of them even further down.
Final Fantasy VII Spin-offs
As one of the most popular mainline Final Fantasy games, FFVII has plenty of spin-off content. These include:
Final Fantasy Type-0 Spin-offs
Final Fantasy Type-0is a spin-off game set in an alternate universe to Final Fantasy XIII, sharing much of the same mythology and themes. Type-0 also had two spin-offs,Final Fantasy AgitoandFinal Fantasy Awakening, which were iOS and Android exclusive releases that were set in the world of Type-0, expanding on its mythos.
Final Fantasy XV Spin-offs
There are several spin-off games set in the world of Final Fantasy XV. These include
Dissidia Series
The Dissidia series is one of the larger Final Fantasy spin-off series, spawning several games, includingDissidia Final Fantasy,Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy,Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, andDissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia. These games typically feature large casts of returning characters from the mainline games that battle each other.
Tactics Series
Perhaps the most beloved spin-off series is the Tactics series. Itself a spin-off of the tactical RPG Tactics Ogre,Final Fantasy Tacticswas the first game in the series, which was then remade asFinal Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.Final Fantasy Tactics Advanceis a separate game to the original, but featured similar concepts and gameplay elements.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Riftis a sequel to Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and is set in the world of Ivalice, where Final Fantasy XII and the original Tactics take place.
Additionally,Final Fantasy Tactics Swas an iOS and Android exclusive game that only released in Japan, and featured social and multiplayer elements.
Theatrhythm Series
The Theatrhythm series are rhythm games that allow you to play songs from past Final Fantasy games. Its releases includeTheatrhythm Final Fantasy,Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call,Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival, andTheatrhythm Final Bar Line.
Chocobo Series
Chocobos are one of Final Fantasy’s most popular mascots, so it makes sense that there would be a few spin-off games centered around these fluffy birds. However, while you may not want to accept it, there are too many Chocbo games, many of which werenot released outside of Japan.
1997
1998
1999
PlayStation
Chocobo Collection (includes Chocobo Racing, Chocobo Stallion, and Dice de Chocobo
Chocobo on the Job
2000
2002
2003
2004
2006
2007
Wii
Cid and Chocobo’s Mysterious Dungeon: The Labyrinth of Forgotten Time DS+
2008
Nintendo DS
Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book: The Witch, the Girl, and the Five Heroes
2010
iOS
2012
iOS, Android
2019
2022
Nintendo Switch
Brave Exvius Series
There are three Brave Exvius spin-off games,Final Fantasy Brave Exvius,Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Tap!, andWar of the Vision: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. Brave Exvius and War of the Visions are mobile gacha games where players can summon and battle with characters from past Final Fantasy games, while Tap! was an endless-clicker in the style of Cookie Clicker.
Crystal Chronicles Series
Crystal Chronicles is another of Final Fantasy’s longer-running spin-off series, although a new game hasn’t been released since 2010. THe games in this series include:
Everything Else
Now that we’ve touched on the major spin-off series, its time to get down and dirty with every other FInal Fantasy game. Most of these aremobile-exclusive gamesthat have since been shut down, meaning you won’t be able to play them any more. We’ve included them all in the table below, where you can find each game’s title, release year, and platform.
2014
2008, 2011
2009
2010, 2012
2015, 2017
2014, 2016
3DS
2018
2015
Mobile Phones
Final Fantasy: Unlimited on PC - Meikyu Kuroki Yume no Kioku
2016
2017
1993
1992
2013
iOS, Android, 3DS
iOS, Android, PC
Grand Total
Counting everything up, we have a staggering109 unique Final Fantasy games. This does not include the absolute flood of re-releases and different versions of each game, or games released on multiple platforms that are largely the same game, and so on. Still, 109 games, that’s a good number!
