God Of War is one of PlayStation’s biggest franchises, having originally started in 2005 and continuing to this day, although it was rebooted in 2018 marking the series’ move from Greek mythology to Norse mythology. If you want to know how many God Of War games there are, when they were released, and which platforms they’re available on keep on reading.
There are a total of 16 God Of War video games; including the main titles, spin-offs, remasters, and collections. Below, we’ve listed all 16 God Of War games alongside their release date and platforms.
Of the 16 games in the God Of War franchise, only six are considered to be part of the main series; God Of War (2005), God Of War II, God Of War III, God Of War Ascension, God Of War (2018), and God Of War Ragnarok. While the majority of the main titles follow each other sequentially, God Of War Ascension is a prequel and takes place before the events of the original game.
At the time of writing, only three games are playable on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles; God Of War III Remastered, God Of War (2018), and God Of War Ragnarok, which is releasing in November 2022 for PS4 and PS5.
If you want to play the God Of War games in chronological order, you’re going to need to play the games in an alternative order:
It’s important to note that not all of these games are playable today unless you own a past-gen console or can emulate the games. At the time of writing, the only God Of War game available on PS Plus is 2018’s God Of War.
Luckily, you don’t need to play all previous games to enjoy God Of War (2018) or God Of War Ragnarok as it’s a soft reboot. While you’ll get a whole lot more context and may enjoy the newer games, they’re excellent experiences as they are.
Fabio Crispim
A writer and cat lover who started gaming in the late 1990s and hasn't stopped gaming since. In the meantime, contributing to online publications like Attitude Magazine, WeekendNotes, and more. His favourite games include Elden Ring, The Last Of Us Parts 1 and 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Resident Evil 4.
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