Final Fantasy is one of gaming’s oldest and most beloved franchises. The first game was released in 1987 on the Famicom. And even after forty years, the franchise has shown no sign of stopping. With Final Fantasy XVI on the horizon, many newcomers to the series may be wondering how many Final Fantasy games there are. Despite the most recent title, Final Fantasy XVI, far more than sixteen games are currently available in the series. Here’s an overview of just how many Final Fantasy games have been released over the past thirty-six years.

Mainline Games

With Final Fantasy XVI, sixteen mainline Final Fantasy games have been released.

• Final Fantasy – 1987 in JP, 1990 in NA, and 2003 in PAL regions
  • Famicom, MSX2, PS1, Gameboy Advance, PSP, Mobile, Steam, PS4, Switch
• Final Fantasy II – 1988 in JP, 2003 in NA and PAL
  • Famicom, PS1, Gameboy Advance, PSP, Mobile, Steam, PS4, Switch
• Final Fantasy III – 1990 in JP, 2006 and 2007 in NA and PAL, respectively
  • Famicom, PS1, Nintendo DS, PSP, Mobile, Steam, PS4, Switch
• Final Fantasy IV – 1991 in JP and NA, respectively, 2002 in PAL
  • SNES, Super Famicom, GBA, PS1, Nintendo DS, PSP, Mobile, Steam, PS4, Switch
• Final Fantasy V – 1992 in JP, 1999 in NA, 2002 in PAL
  • Super Famicom, PS1, GBA, Mobile, Steam, PS4, Switch
• Final Fantasy VI – 1994 in JP and NA, 2002 in PAL
  • SNES, PS1, GBA, Mobile, PS4, Steam, Switch
• Final Fantasy VII – 1997 in all regions
  • PS1, Steam/PC, Mobile, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
• Final Fantasy VIII – 1999 in all regions
  • PS1, Steam/PC, Mobile, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
• Final Fantasy IX – 2000 in NA and JP, 2001 in PAL
  • PS1, Steam/PC, Mobile, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
• Final Fantasy X – 2001 in JP and NA, 2002 in PAL
  • PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PS4, PC, Mobile, Switch, Xbox One
• Final Fantasy XI: Online – 2002 in JP, 2003 in NA, 2004 in PAL
  • PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox 360
• Final Fantasy XII – 2006 in JP and NA, 2007 in PAL
  • PS2, PS4, PC, Switch, Xbox One
• Final Fantasy XIII – 2009 in JP, 2010 in NA and PAL
  • PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Mobile
• Final Fantasy XIV – 2010, and A Realm Reborn in 2013
  • PC, PS3, PS4, Mac, PS5
• Final Fantasy XV – 2016 worldwide
  • PS4, Xbox One, Windows
• Final Fantasy XVI – 2023 worldwide
  • PS5

Spin-Offs

Compared to the mainline series, there are dozens of spin-off games under the Final Fantasy banner. However, fans may want to consider a few notable Final Fantasy spin-off franchises. The Final Fantasy Tactics games play similarly to other tactical RPGs like Fire Emblem, and Crystal Chronicles games function like action RPGs. Recently, Final Fantasy Origin: Stranger of Paradise was released as a spin-off on most modern consoles. Additionally, a few fighting games and rhythm games exist, including Dissidia and Theatrhythm.

Final Fantasy VII

This is, of course, just the tip of the iceberg. There are many expansions to games like Final Fantasy XV and Final Fantasy XIV, as well as bundled releases that include several games at once. However, special attention should also go to the compilation of Final Fantasy VII. Final Fantasy VII is arguably one of the most beloved games in the franchise, and it’s gotten the most spin-offs out of every Final Fantasy game to date. There have been eight so far:

• Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII – 2004 in JP
  • Mobile
• Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII – 2006 worldwide
  • PS2
• Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII in 2007 and 2008 worldwide, and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion in 2022
  • PSP, Steam, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
• Final Fantasy VII Remake – 2020, 2021, 2022
  • PS4, PS5, Epic Games Store, Steam
• Final Fantasy VII: First Soldier – 2021
  • Mobile
• Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis – 2023
  • Mobile
• Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth – Early 2024
  • PS5

How Many Final Fantasy Games Are There in Total?

According to thefinalfantasy.net, 126 Final Fantasy games have been released as of today. These include mainline games, spin-offs, remasters, remakes, and mobile games. So while there are technically sixteen mainline Final Fantasy games, there are actually more than 100 games in the franchise. Thankfully, they are all available on most modern consoles, so if you ever want to give the franchise a try, there are plenty of options out there. Final Fantasy XVI will release on June 22, 2023, for PlayStation 5.