All mainline Zelda games in order of release date

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The Legend of Zelda series has been going on for what seems like forever. However, the series just marked its 37th anniversary in February of 2023! With so many games released on all Nintendo Platforms, it’s hard to keep track of them all. However, we’ve got your back.

Here’s every mainline Zelda game in order of release! (Sorry Link’s Crossbow Training, and Zelda CDI)

Released: February 19, 1994 (Famicom)

The game that started it all. This classic 8-bit adventure saw Link roaming Hyrule and completing dungeons in order to defeat Ganon and save Zelda. While other titles have since usurped the original, it cannot be understated how much of an impact this game had on the adventure genre.

Released: January 14, 1987 (Famicom Disk System)

The second entry in the Zelda series turned from overhead dungeon exploration to a 2D side scroller. Gone were the rupees of the first game, replaced with XP. Link could use magic, and his shield was a focal point to combat in the game. While considered the black sheep of the franchise by some, it is the first time players were introduced to the mysterious “Dark Link”.

Released: November 21, 1991 (Super Famicom)

A Link to the Past is where the series really started hitting its stride. Returning to the top-down look of the first game, and a more concrete story for players to follow along with. With the “Dual World” feature letting Link travel between the Light World and the Dark World, players had double the dungeons to explore and double the puzzles to solve, making this title a certifiable classic.

Released: June 6, 1993 (Game Boy)

DX Version: December 1st, 1998 (Game Boy Color)

Link’s first adventure on handheld consoles. After being shipwrecked on the Isle of Kohonit, Link must awaken the