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The God of War franchise has 7 entries. Play in Release Order for newcomers, Chronological Order for lore completionists.
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| OwnedYour shelfOwn | # | Title | Year | Platform | CIBComplete In BoxCIB $ | WarningsFakes · Region · Audio | Find / Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | God of WarEssential ⓘ | 2005 | PS2 | SimpleWhat is CIB? →— | ⚠️ Rental | ||
| 2 | God of War IIEssential ⓘ | 2007 | PS2 | Simple— | — | ||
| 3 | God of War: Chains of OlympusRecommended | 2008 | PSP | —— | — | ||
| 4 | God of War: Ghost of SpartaRecommended | 2010 | PSP | —— | — | ||
| 5 | God of War IIIEssential ⓘ | 2010 | PS3 | Simple— | — | ||
| 6 | God of War (2018)Essential ⓘ | 2018 | PS4 | Simple— | — | ||
| 7 | God of War: RagnarokEssential ⓘ | 2022 | PS5 | Simple— | — |
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Essential marks the installments that carry the spine of God of War's main story and world-building — the ones collectors and lore-focused players treat as must-play for the core narrative. On GameOrder, Essential titles include God of War, God of War (2018), God of War II, God of War III, and God of War: Ragnarok.
Recommended entries meaningfully enrich the franchise — strong stories, fan favorites, or connective tissue that pays off after the essentials, without being strictly required. Recommended picks here: God of War: Chains of Olympus and God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
Optional games are fair to skip for continuity; they are side paths, experiments, or lighter fare that fans can pick up when they want more, not when they need the main plot. No Optional tags are applied in this catalog.
Spinoff titles sit apart from the primary saga — different genres, timelines, or branding — and are best treated as extras after you know the heart of the series. No Spinoff tags appear on these rows.