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The Ratchet & Clank franchise has 10 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 | Ratchet & ClankEssential ⓘ | 2002 | PlayStation 2 | SimpleWhat is CIB? →— | — | ||
| 2 | Ratchet & Clank: Going CommandoEssential ⓘ | 2003 | PlayStation 2 | Simple— | — | ||
| 3 | Ratchet & Clank: Up Your ArsenalEssential ⓘ | 2004 | PlayStation 2 | Simple— | — | ||
| 4 | Ratchet & Clank: DeadlockedOptional ⓘ | 2005 | PlayStation 2 | Simple— | — | ||
| 5 | Ratchet & Clank: Size MattersOptional ⓘ | 2007 | PlayStation Portable | Simple— | — | ||
| 6 | Ratchet & Clank: Tools of DestructionEssential | 2007 | PS3 | —— | — | ||
| 7 | Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in TimeRecommended | 2009 | PS3 | —— | — | ||
| 8 | Ratchet & Clank: Into the NexusOptional | 2013 | PS3 | —— | — | ||
| 9 | Ratchet & Clank (2016)Recommended | 2016 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 10 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartEssential | 2021 | PS5 | —— | — |
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Essential marks the installments that carry the spine of Ratchet & Clank'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 Ratchet & Clank, Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction, and Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal.
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: Ratchet & Clank (2016) and Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time.
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. Optional tagged titles: Ratchet & Clank: Deadlocked, Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus, and Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters.
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.