How Many Kingdom Hearts Games Are There?
When you walk away, you wonât hear me say, just how many Kingdom Heart games are there? MenuSign in nowCloseKingdom HeartsBy Ryan HayUpdated Mar 23, 2024 Your changes have been saved Email Is sent closePlease verify your email address. Send confirmation emailcloseYouâve reached your account maximum for followed topics. Manage Your List Follow FollowedFollow with NotificationsFollowUnfollowShareFacebookXLinkedInRedditFlipboardCopy linkEmailLink copied to clipboardSign in to your TheGamer account - There are 13 main Kingdom Hearts games tied to the Dark Seeker Saga, focusing on Sora and his allies fighting against evil.
- 8 remakes add confusion, with additional features, region exclusives, and updated graphics enhancing the gaming experience.
- 6 collections offer the full story experience, with bonus features and improvements, making it the only way to truly understand the Kingdom Hearts universe. We dive into the origins of Organization 13 and who they were before they became Nobodies in Kingdom Hearts.
Each One Of Them Ties Into One Plot
Since Kingdom Hearts was first released back in 2002, there have been 13 games that directly impact the canon that the series has established, each one connecting back to the story of Sora, Donald, and Goofy while they work to fight against those who want to use the Kingdom Hearts for evil. Most of the games featured here are part of a greater story arc called the Dark Seeker Saga. This saga follows the aforementioned heroes as they team up with other Keyblade users, including Mickey Mouse, Axel, Riku, Kairi, and others, as they all fight against Xehanort and his generations-long machinations. Related Kingdom Hearts: All Of Sora’s Outfits, Ranked Sora has sported a variety of looks over the years, but some are better than others. Sora has sported a variety of looks over the years, but some are better than others. This series is preceded by three games that cover events that occur in the âage of fairy talesâ, the ancient history of the Kingdom Hearts universe. This is called the Ï series, pronounced âchiâ, and introduces players to a young Xehanort while laying the foundation for his evil plans later in life.
Game | Release Date | System |
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Kingdom Hearts | 2002 | PlayStation 2 |
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories | 2004 | Game Boy Advance |
Kingdom Hearts 2 | 2005 | PlayStation 2 |
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days | 2009 | Nintendo DS |
Kingdom Hearts coded | 2009 - 2010 | Mobile |
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep | 2010 | PlayStation Portable |
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance | 2012 | Nintendo 3DS |
Kingdom Hearts Ï | 2013 - 2016 | PC |
Kingdom Hearts Ï Back Cover | 2017 | Film |
Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage- | 2017 | PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Kingdom Hearts 3 | 2019 | PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Kingdom Hearts Dark Road | 2020 - 2022 | Mobile |
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory | 2020 | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC |
Generally speaking, you donât need to play every single one of these games to enjoy the story. There are plenty of games that are standalone experiences or ones that have a brief recap of events that occurred in other games. If you’re unsure where to go from the main numbered games, the games 358/2 Days, Birth by Sleep, and Dream Drop Distance are fantastic games that introduce great characters while providing the most relevant plot points to the main story. |
There Are 8 Remakes
Now The Confusion Starts
Over the course of the series’ expansive history, there have been a number of remakes, some with upgraded features, a few with upgraded HD graphics, and others with an expanded storyline. Some of the remakes are region exclusives as well. Related Kingdom Hearts: The Plot Of The Dark Seeker Saga, Explained Unravel Xehanort’s scheme! Unravel Xehanort’s scheme! Take Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. This was a Japan-exclusive remake that came out later in the same year as the initial game and included English voice acting, new difficulty settings, new items, weapons, accessories, and more. A further updated version of this game was released years later in 2013âs Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX for the first time outside of Japan.
Game | Release Date | Platform |
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Kingdom Hearts Final Mix (Japan Only) | 2002 | PlayStation 2 |
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix (Japan Only) | 2007 | PlayStation 2 |
Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories | 2008 | PlayStation 2 |
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded | 2010 | Nintendo DS |
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix (Japan Only) | 2011 | PlayStation 2 |
Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD | 2017 | PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Kingdom Hearts Union Ï | 2016 | Mobile |
Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind | 2020 | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC |
There Are 6 Kingdom Hearts Collections
The Only Way To Experience The Full Story
Some of the almost legendary confusion around the games comes from the number of rereleases, which often include bonus features, cutscenes, and extra games that were exclusive to other regions for a time. These games received a graphical upgrade, and sometimes a full, ground-up remake, as well as an expanded story and improved gameplay experience, like the ability to skip cutscenes.
Game | Included Games | Release Date | Platform |
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Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX | - Kingdom Hearts Final Mix - Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories - A supercut of all Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days cutscenes | 2013 | PlayStation 3 |
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX | - Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix - Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix - A supercut of all Kingdom Hearts Re:coded cutscenes | 2014 | PlayStation 3 |
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue | - Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD - Kingdom Hearts Ï Back Cover - Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage- | 2017 | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC |
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX | - Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX - Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX - a theater mode for Kingdom Hearts Final Mix (DLC) - an additional scene for Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (DLC) | 2017 | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC |
Kingdom Hearts The Story So Far | - Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX - Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue | 2018 | PlayStation 4 |
Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package | - Kingdom Hearts The Story So Far - Kingdom Hearts III | 2019 | PlayStation 4 |
There Are 7 Non-Canon Side Games
Theyâre Fun, But Not Necessary
Over the course of 21 years, there have been a few spinoff games that are not related to the established canon. Most of these games were either mobile-based or browser-based games and are no longer available to play. You’ll encounter beloved characters like Sora, Riku, Aqua and more, but won’t have to worry about the fact that most of them are unplayable at this point.
Game | Release Date | Platform |
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Kingdom Hearts V CAST | 2005 | Mobile |
Kingdom Hearts Mobile | 2008 | Mobile |
Kingdom Hearts Magical Puzzle Clash | 2009 | PC |
Kingdom Hearts Digital Painter | 2009 | PC |
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Gummiship Studio | 2011 | PC |
Kingdom Hearts Collaboration: Gummi Ship Campaign | 2018 | Mobile, PC |
Kingdom Hearts VR Experience | 2019 | PlayStation VR |
All these games bring Kingdom Hearts’ total game count up to 34, but since most of them are collections, HD remakes, or non-cannon spinoffs, the actual count is 13 Kingdom Hearts games in the main series. |
There Are Two Kingdom Hearts Games In Development
Coming Soon To A World Near You
via Disney & Square Enix Since the climatic and cliffhanger ending of Kingdom Hearts 3, fans were well aware that the Kingdom Hearts series wasn’t quite done yet. The secret ending of Kingdom Hearts 3 has Sora waking up in what appears to be a version of modern day Shibuya, a ward of Tokyo, complete with real-world skyscrapers and iconic buildings from the city. Both Riku and Sora are in this world, though they appear to be separated and might not be aware that they’re both there, though there might be more going on than what we can see. With Riku is Yozora, a character from a fictional video game within the Toy Box world, based on the Toy Story films. Far off, the Master of Masters is there too, with his Gazing Eye Keyblade, who makes a heart shape with his hands and holds it up to the very real-looking moon, seemingly indicating that there is a Kingdom Hearts there too. While this is not a ton of information to go on, it is currently our only look into what we can expect from Kingdom Hearts 4. The other game currently in development is Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link. Missing-Link takes place between Union X and Dark Road, and has the player exploring Scala ad Caelum, collecting characters and battling other players. There’s going to be a mix of AR elements, much like Pokemon Go, and more traditional RPG elements. There’s not a release date set for the mobile game quite yet, but there have been two beta test sessions so far, with an expected release date sometime this year.
Game | Release Date | Platform |
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Kingdom Hearts 4 | Unknown | Unknown |
Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link | 2024 | Mobile |
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