
Every Final Fantasy Game Ranked
Final Fantasy spans 32 critic-rated games on CriticDB, released between 1997 and 2026. The highest-rated is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (90) and the lowest is Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Remastered Edition (57). Across 715 critic reviews, the series averages 79, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has drawn the most reviews. Next up is Final Fantasy VII Revelation, due on April 8, 2027.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
9071 critic reviews·Feb 28, 2024·Square EnixPCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2“Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues the story of Final Fantasy VII Remake, taking Cloud and the party out of Midgar into the wider world.”
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Final Fantasy VII Remake
9043 critic reviews·Apr 9, 2020·Square EnixPCPS4PS5Xbox X|S +1“In Midgar, a city controlled by the mega-conglomerate Shinra Inc., the No. 1 Mako Reactor has been blown up by a rebel group, Avalanche.”
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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
8950 critic reviews·Sep 29, 2025·Square EnixPCPS4SwitchPS5 +2“Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, an enhanced version of the 1997 original, is a tactical RPG that tells the true history of a troubled land.”
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Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
8912 critic reviews·Sep 2, 2019·Square EnixPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“A small corner has been clamouring for it for ages. “Where’s Final Fantasy VIII?” the small corner whispered. Rumours swirled over its lack of appearance.”
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Final Fantasy XVI
8848 critic reviews·Jun 21, 2023·Square EnixPCPS5Xbox X|S“If you’re a fan of strong narrative experiences, Final Fantasy lore, breath-taking graphics and a particularly sassy Moogle, and you don’t mind a sprinkling of The Witcher, The Handmaids Tale and the many accents of Old…”
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Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition
888 critic reviews·Mar 5, 2018·Square EnixPC“All of the improvements, combined with the level of attention given to the high-resolution textures, are what makes us recommend this edition as the definitive way to experience Final Fantasy XV...”
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Final Fantasy Resonance
8761 critic reviews·Oct 21, 2026·Square EnixPCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1“Final Fantasy Resonance is the latest Team Asano project to feature gorgeous HD-2D visuals and an accessible turn-based battle system with surprising depth.”
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Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
8728 critic reviews·Feb 15, 2023·Square EnixPS4Switch“The Theatrhythm series makes its return with Final Bar Line. It is as fun as it ever was, and it features the highest song count of any title in the series to date.”
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Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
8634 critic reviews·Jul 10, 2017·Square EnixPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is an HD remake of Final Fantasy XII which first introduced the Zodiac Job System, a 12-job character progression system.”
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Final Fantasy IX
868 critic reviews·Feb 8, 2016·Square EnixPC“Despite releasing almost 20 years ago, Final Fantasy IX remains an excellent RPG that lay down the framework for how to make an enthralling role-playing adventure, it’s just a shame that the port doesn’t quite do the…”
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Final Fantasy IX
846 critic reviews·Sep 18, 2017·Square EnixPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Final Fantasy IX is one of my all-time favourite games, so grabbing the recent port for the PS4 was a no brainer; easily the most underrated entry in the”
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Final Fantasy VII
838 critic reviews·Dec 4, 2015·Square EnixPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“20 years ago, the idea of Final Fantasy VII appearing on a Nintendo console would have been shocking. A defection over cartridge space led to Squaresoft”
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Final Fantasy XIII
836 critic reviews·Dec 16, 2009·Square EnixPCPS3Xbox 360“FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics.”
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Final Fantasy IV
8310 critic reviews·Dec 19, 2007·Square EnixPC“Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is a game living its second life, a rarity in an ever-increasingly crowded market. It's rare to get another chance at magic.”
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Final Fantasy XV
8238 critic reviews·Nov 28, 2016·Square EnixPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“When it's at its best, Final Fantasy X-2 is every bit as poignant, endearing, and engrossing as its forebears.”
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Final Fantasy IX
818 critic reviews·Jul 6, 2000·SquarePlayStationPS3“Final Fantasy IX still holds true as being an amazing entry in the series for JRPG lovers but be prepared for a lackluster porting of the classic experience.”
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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
8142 critic reviews·Dec 12, 2022·Square EnixPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3“Whether you've already played it or not, CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a great RPG so let's experience Zack's origins.”
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World of Final Fantasy
8030 critic reviews·Oct 24, 2016·Square EnixPCPS4“An experimental addition to the series that ended up having something fresh for everyone, regardless if you are a veteran FF fan or a newcomer.”
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Final Fantasy XII
788 critic reviews·Mar 15, 2006·Square EnixPS2“Final Fantasy XIV is a tough sell on consoles, but the Nintendo Switch 2 version makes a more convincing argument.”
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Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!
7712 critic reviews·Mar 19, 2019·Square EnixPS4Switch“Still, even though this adventure has come to a close for us, we didn't want it too. That's why we stand by our assertion that Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!”
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World of Final Fantasy: Maxima
758 critic reviews·Nov 5, 2018·Square EnixPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“In any case, if you want to introduce Final Fantasy to someone younger with a recent game, because they think all 2D games look bad, I think going with the Kingdom Hearts series is a better choice.”
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Final Fantasy III
757 critic reviews·Jul 27, 2021·Square EnixPCPS4SwitchXbox X|S“The original Final Fantasy III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned Final Fantasy series!”
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Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
7437 critic reviews·Mar 17, 2022·Square EnixPCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1“Strangers of Paradise is a loveable action-RPG despite its best efforts to spoil itself with a story that only becomes interesting in the last hour.”
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Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
7423 critic reviews·Mar 16, 2015·Square EnixPCPS4Xbox One“Originally released in Japan (2011) for the PSP only, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD brings the world of Orience to next-gen consoles, allowing for a new type of Final Fantasy experience, featuring a gritty worldview and an…”
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Final Fantasy VI
725 critic reviews·Feb 22, 2022·Square EnixPCPS4SwitchXbox X|S“The PC translation of Final Fantasy VII is fundamentally the same game as the PlayStation version, which makes for both its greatest strengths and its most frustrating weaknesses.”
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Final Fantasy XIII-2
719 critic reviews·Dec 14, 2011·Square EnixPCPS3Xbox 360Xbox One“Which came first, the chicken or the egg? According to Final Fantasy XIII-2, the chicken went back in time every time it died to give birth to itself again, until somebody shouted at the farmer from the future to not…”
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Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
7128 critic reviews·Jan 10, 2018·Square EnixPS4“Every time I got into a match in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT I was honestly enjoying myself. It's just a shame that every single element around the combat is a total mess.”
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Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV
707 critic reviews·Nov 20, 2017·Square EnixPS4“But then Monster of the Deep isn’t designed to be a serious fishing simulation. It’s a relaxed, laid back and generally amusing side story to the Final Fantasy XV universe, and it throws some great variety and boss…”
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
6915 critic reviews·Nov 20, 2013·Square EnixPCPS3Xbox 360Xbox One“Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is a new Final Fantasy adventure, the concluding chapter to the story of the iconic and popular character Lightning.”
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Final Fantasy
686 critic reviews·Jul 27, 2021·Square EnixPCPS4SwitchXbox X|S“The all-new remastered Final Fantasy anniversary edition contains the best treatment of the classic RPGs and feature all-new character art, updated graphics, new dungeons, full 16:9 widescreen presentation and an…”
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Chocobo GP
6221 critic reviews·Dec 11, 2021·Square EnixSwitch“A serviceable kart-racing return from Chocobo and the gang that is dragged down by miserable paid season passes, a troublesome grind, and numerous in-game currencies.”
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Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Remastered Edition
5718 critic reviews·Aug 26, 2020·Square EnixPS4Switch“Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered recreates the original's flaws, and like before, it's best enjoyed as a multiplayer-only game.”
Expansions & DLC
Add-ons, expansions and bundles, not included in the ranking.

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail
2024

Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide
2024

Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Fallen
2023

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
2021

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
2021

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Episode Intermission
2021

Collection of SaGa: Final Fantasy Legend
2020

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
2019

Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood
2017

Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward
2015

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
2013

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Awoken
2013
Final Fantasy games in release order
- 1987Final Fantasy—
- 1988Final Fantasy II—
- 1989The Final Fantasy Legend—
- 1990Final Fantasy III—
- 1990Final Fantasy Legend II—
- 1991Final Fantasy Adventure—
- 1991Final Fantasy IV—
- 1991Final Fantasy Legend III—
- 1992Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest—
- 1992Final Fantasy V—
- 1994Final Fantasy III—
- 1997Final Fantasy Tactics—
- 1997Final Fantasy VII—
- 1997Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon—
- 1998Chocobo's Dungeon 2—
- 1999Final Fantasy VIII—
- 1999Chocobo Racing—
- 1999Chocobo Stallion—
- 2000Final Fantasy IX81
- 2000Hataraku Chocobo—
- 2000Final Fantasy—
- 2001Final Fantasy X—
- 2002Makai Toushi SaGa—
- 2002Final Fantasy XI Online—
- 2002Tetra Master—
- 2002Doko demo Chocobo—
- 2002Chocobo Land: A Game of Dice—
- 2003Final Fantasy Tactics Advance—
- 2003Final Fantasy X-2—
- 2003Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles—
- 2004Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission—
- 2004Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII—
- 2004Itadaki Street Special—
- 2005Final Fantasy VII Snowboarding—
- 2006Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII—
- 2006Final Fantasy XII78
- 2006Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable—
- 2006Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode: Final Fantasy VII—
- 2006Final Fantasy III—
- 2006Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales—
- 2007Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings—
- 2007Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Ring of Fates—
- 2007Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII—
- 2007Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift—
- 2007Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon—
- 2007Final Fantasy IV83
- 2008Crystal Defenders—
- 2008Final Fantasy IV: The After Years—
- 2008Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - My Life as a King—
- 2008Dissidia Final Fantasy—
- 2009Crystal Defenders R1—
- 2009Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Echoes of Time—
- 2009Crystal Defenders R2—
- 2009Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - My Life as a Darklord—
- 2009SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu - Goddess of Destiny—
- 2009Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light—
- 2009Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - The Crystal Bearers—
- 2009Final Fantasy XIII83
- 2010Chocobo Panic—
- 2010Chocobo's Crystal Tower—
- 2010Final Fantasy XIV Online—
- 2011SaGa 3: Jikuu no Hasha - Shadow or Light—
- 2011Dissidia Duodecim Prologus: Final Fantasy—
- 2011Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy—
- 2011Final Fantasy Type-0—
- 2011Chocobo to Mahou no Ehon: Majo to Shoujo to Go-nin no Yuusha—
- 2011Final Fantasy XIII-271
- 2012Theatrhythm Final Fantasy—
- 2012Final Fantasy Dimensions—
- 2012Chocobo no Chocotto Nouen—
- 2013Final Fantasy: All the Bravest—
- 2013Final Fantasy Tactics S—
- 2013Final Fantasy XIV Online—
- 2013Pictlogica: Final Fantasy—
- 2013Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII69
- 2013Final Fantasy IV: The After Years—
- 2014Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call—
- 2014Final Fantasy Agito—
- 2014Final Fantasy: World Wide Words—
- 2014Final Fantasy: Record Keeper—
- 2014Final Fantasy VII G-Bike—
- 2014Final Fantasy: Explorers—
- 2015Final Fantasy: Dimensions II—
- 2015Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae—
- 2015Mobius Final Fantasy—
- 2015Final Fantasy Grandmasters—
- 2015Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius—
- 2015Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade—
- 2016Adventures of Mana—
- 2016Platinum Demo: Final Fantasy XV—
- 2016Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: All-Star Carnival—
- 2016World of Final Fantasy80
- 2016Final Fantasy XV82
- 2016Final Fantasy Awakening—
- 2017Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia—
- 2017Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire—
- 2017Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age86
- 2017Bahamut Disco—
- 2017Itadaki Street: Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary—
- 2017Final Fantasy XV Multiplayer: Comrades—
- 2017Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV70
- 2018Dissidia Final Fantasy NT71
- 2018Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition—
- 2018Final Fantasy Explorers-Force—
- 2018World of Final Fantasy: Maxima75
- 2019War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius—
- 2020Final Fantasy VII Remake90
- 2021Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier—
- 2021Chocobo GP62
- 2022Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin74
- 2023Theatrhythm Final Bar Line87
- 2023Final Fantasy XVI88
- 2023Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis—
- 2024Final Fantasy VII Rebirth90
- 2026Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy—
- 2026Final Fantasy Resonance87
- Coming Apr 8, 2027Final Fantasy VII Revelation—
- TBAFinal Fantasy XV Mobile—