If you are new to the God of war If you're thinking about exploring the rich world of this series, you may be wondering where to start. With over half a dozen games spanning the Greek and Norse saga, deciding where to start can be overwhelming.
Fans often have differing opinions – some suggest skipping the Greek games and diving straight into the new Norse Saga, while others see this as sacrilege. Luckily, the following guide will help you find the best order to experience it God of war series so you don't miss any of its epic moments.

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All God Of War games in the series
There are 10 God of war Games overall, but only eight are essential. Two titles can be skipped without losing any essential story or gameplay: God of War: Betrayal (2007)a mobile game with limited influence on the narrative, and God of War: A Call from the Wild (2018)a Facebook-based text adventure. The rest of the games are key to experiencing Kratos' entire journey.
- God of War 1
- God of War 2
- God of War 3
- God of War: Chains of Olympus
- God of War: Spirit of Sparta
- God of War: Ascension
- God of War (2018)
- God of War Ragnarok

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The most popular commands to play the God Of War games
When it comes to playing a long-running series like God of warThere are two main approaches: Release command or chronological order. With multiple titles serving as prequels to the main trilogy, it's natural to wonder which method offers the best experience to immerse yourself in these critically acclaimed games.
Release command
Play in Release command is straightforward: just follow the order in which the games were originally started. This is how most long-time fans experienced the series. However, keep in mind that some titles, such as Chains of Olympus And Spirit of Spartadoesn't match the production quality of the main trilogy. Playing the games in release order also allows players to experience that natural development of game mechanics and design improvements throughout the series.
The release order is as follows:
- God of War 1 (2005)
- God of War 2 (2007)
- God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008)
- God of War 3 (2010)
- God of War: Ghost of Sparta (2010)
- God of War: Ascension (2013)
- God of War (2018)
- God of War Ragnarok (2022)
- God of War Ragnarök Valhalla Mode (2023)
Chronological order
If you care more about the story aspect God of war Series, playing in chronological order is the way to go. However, be prepared for a few things Graphics and gameplay whiplash as you switch between games with varying levels of polish. The starting game is also generally considered to be the weakest in the series. So don't judge the entire franchise based on your first experience.
The chronological order is as follows:
- God of War: Ascension
- God of War: Chains of Olympus
- God of War 1
- God of War: Spirit of Sparta
- God of War 2
- God of War 3
- God of War (2018)
- God of War Ragnarok
- God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla (Free DLC)
Best order to play the God Of War games
While there is no one-size-fits-all answer that will satisfy every fan – some may even be strongly against it – the order listed below takes both narrative and gameplay into account. This approach ensures that new players don't feel overwhelmed or burned out by the series. We recommend playing this God of war Play in the following order:
- God of War 1
- God of War: Chains of Olympus
- God of War: Spirit of Sparta
- God of War 2
- God of War 3
- God of War: Ascension
- God of War (2018)
- God of War Ragnarok
- God of War Ragnarok Valhalla Mode
Start with the original God of warbut don't jump straight into the sequel. Play the prequel instead, Chains of Olympusfollowed by Spirit of Sparta (which takes place after the first game). Play next God of War 2 And God of War 3 — It is important to play these two games consecutively as the third game begins immediately after the second. After completion God of War 3continue to Ascension to complete the Greek saga.
From then on the order is clear: play God of War (2018)followed by Ragnarokand then dive into the excellent Valhalla DLC in Ragnarok.
As already mentioned, God of War: Ascension is considered that the weakest in the series. If you don't like it, you might want to skip it and watch a recap on YouTube to learn more about the story. However, since Ascension features some impressive, over-the-top action, it's still recommended to stick it out if you can.

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Alternative order to play God Of War games
While the older ones God of war Games are some of the best PlayStation has to offer. No one would blame you if you didn't like them as they are a bit dated. There is an alternative order that can help you get started God of war Universe: play the Norse saga before the Greek saga.
While many fans would consider this blasphemy (and not without reason), there is a compelling argument for it. The Norse games feature improved combat, higher production values, and beautiful graphics, and interestingly, ignorance of the context of the Greek games can add an air of mystery to both games' narratives God of War (2018) and Kratos' tragic past.
The alternative way to play this God of war Games is as follows:
- God of War (2018)
- God of War Ragnarok
- God of War Ragnarok Valhalla Mode
- God of War: Ascension
- God of War: Chains of Olympus
- God of War 1
- God of War: Spirit of Sparta
- God of War 2
- God of War 3

God of war
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2005
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Sony Interactive Entertainment