by Owen Mar 17,2025
The Norse-saga of God of War has secured its place as a PlayStation icon. Emerging in the PS2 era, the series initially captivated players with its thrilling action and a compelling tale of revenge, featuring the iconic Spartan demigod, Kratos. Two decades later, God of War has evolved into a seminal action-adventure series, seamlessly blending refined combat with richer lore and a more nuanced narrative, anchored by an older, more empathetic Kratos.
With God of War Ragnarök achieving legendary status, we've compiled this chronological guide for those eager to experience (or revisit) the series from its beginning.
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Sony has released ten God of War games – six for home consoles, two for handhelds, one mobile title, and a text adventure on Facebook Messenger.
Here's every God of War release since the dawn of the gods. See All!
We're excluding God of War: Mimir's Vision (a mobile AR game) and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, as they don't significantly contribute to the main narrative. This list focuses solely on the core games.
Numerous God of War stories exist in novels and comics, but this chronology covers only the games.
While chronologically, God of War: Ascension comes first, God of War (2018) serves as the ideal starting point. Its availability on PS4, PS5, and PC makes it incredibly accessible for newcomers.
(Note: These descriptions contain minor spoilers.)
How to Play by Release Date:
God of War (2005), God of War II (2007), God of War: Betrayal (2007), God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008), God of War III (2010), God of War: Ghost of Sparta (2010), God of War: Ascension (2013), God of War: A Call from the Wilds (2018), God of War (2018), God of War Ragnarök (2022)
While Sony hasn't announced a new God of War game, the success of the recent titles strongly suggests future installments. A God of War TV series is also in development for Amazon Prime Video.
Interested in other chronological game guides? Check out Assassin's Creed, Halo, Batman Arkham, Resident Evil, and Pokémon.
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