You might have played many video games from different franchises like RE, Devil May Cry, etc. Did you ever thought about which are the Top 10 Best Video Game Franchises of All Time?
This is a golden age of video games, where already established franchises have a history of different games, that go back decades ago. Now gamers have more choices than ever to check out awesome new games from Modern to Classic.
So, here are the Top 10 Best Video Game Franchises of All Time.
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10. Assassin’s Creed
Developers: Ubisoft, Gameloft, Glu Mobile, Virtuos, Massive Entertainment
Release date (beginning of the franchise): 13 Nov 2007
Genres: Action, Adventure, Open World
Copies Sold: 200 million
Can be Purchased: Steam
About the Game
Assassin’s Creed is an open-world, action-adventure, and stealth game franchise published by Ubisoft. The plot is set in a fictional history of real-world events, taking place during the Third Crusade in the Holy Land in 1191.
The main character, Desmond Miles is a modern-day man, who got revived through a machine called the Animus and relives the genetic memories of his ancestor, Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad.
The goal of the Assassins was to ensure peace in all things. The Assassins believed that political assassinations and the death of the corrupt would bring peace and a sense of security to the common people.
Assassin’s Creed Video Games in Chronological Order:
Assassin’s Creed II (2009)
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (2010)
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations (2011)
Assassin’s Creed III (2012)
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (2013)
Assassin’s Creed: Rouge (2014)
Assassin’s Creed: Unity (2014)
Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate (2015)
Assassin’s Creed: Origins (2017)
Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey (2018)
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla (2020)
9. The Elder Scrolls
Developers: Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax Online Studios, ZeniMax Media, 4J Studios, Superscape, TKO Production, Boss Game Studios
Release date (beginning of the franchise): 25 March 1994
Genres: Action, RPG
Copies Sold: 58 million
Can be Purchased: Steam
About the Game
The Elder Scrolls is a series of action role-playing video games primarily developed by Bethesda Game Studios. The game is set in the continent of Tamriel which features a storyline indirectly connected with the other games in this franchise. There are 11 Elder Scrolls that the player can come across in The Elder Scrolls franchise.
The main task is to defeat enemies and continue your quests.
The Elder Scrolls Video Games in Chronological Order:
Game Divided into Different Eras –
Second Era:
The Elder Scrolls Online
The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
Third Era (Part 1):
The Elder Scrolls: Arena
The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey
The Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
Third Era (Part 2):
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Fourth Era:
The Elder Scrolls: Legends
The Elder Scrolls: Blades
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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8. Call of Duty
Developers: Activision, Infinity Ward, Raven Software, Glu Mobile, Tencent Games, High Moon Studios, Amaze Entertainment, Ideaworks Game Studio
Release date (beginning of the franchise): 29 Oct 2003
Genres: FPS, Action, Shooting, Multiplayer
Copies Sold: 425 million
Can be Purchased: Steam
About the Game
Call of Duty is famous around the world because of its fast-paced, competitive, easy-to-play, and comes back with unlockables. The game simulates the infantry and combined arms warfare of World War II, which has its story as well as the Multiplayer Online Battle Royale.
Call Of Duty Video Games in Chronological Order:
Call Of Duty: WW2 (1940 – 1945)
Call Of Duty 2 (1941 – 1945)
Call Of Duty: Vanguard (1941 – 1945)
Call Of Duty: World at War (1942 – 1945)
Call Of Duty (1942 – 1945)
Call Of Duty 3 (1944)
Call Of Duty: Black Ops (1961 – 1968)
Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (1981)
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 (1986 – 1989) – Alex Mason Missions
Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (1996 – 2011)
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare (1999 – 2019)
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2016)
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2016 – 2017)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)
Call Of Duty: Ghosts (2015 – 2027)
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2025) – David Mason Missions
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2043)
Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2054 – 2061)
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3 (2065 – 2070)
Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare (Unknown)
7. Final Fantasy
Developers: Square Enix, Koei Tecmo, CyberConnect2, Virtuos, tri-Ace, Team Ninja, DotEmu, Matrix Software, Streamline Studios
Release date (beginning of the franchise): 18 Dec 1987
Genres: RPG, Action
Copies Sold: 173 million
Can be Purchased: Steam
About the Game
Final Fantasy is a Japanese fantasy anthology franchise created by Hironobu Sakaguchi and developed and owned by Square Enix (formerly known as Square). The franchise centers on a series of fantasy and role-playing video games.
The first Final Fantasy story follows four youths called the Warriors of Light, who each carry one of their world’s four elemental crystals which have been darkened by the four Elemental Fiends. Together, they set on a quest to defeat these evil forces to restore the light to the crystals and save their world.
Final Fantasy Video Games in Chronological/ Release Order:
Final Fantasy I (1987)
Final Fantasy II (1988)
Final Fantasy III (1990)
Final Fantasy IV (1991)
Final Fantasy V (1992)
Final Fantasy VI (1994)
Final Fantasy VII (1997)
Final Fantasy VIII (1999)
Final Fantasy IX (2000)
Final Fantasy X (2001)
Final Fantasy XI Online (2002)
Final Fantasy X-2 (2003)
Final Fantasy XII (2004)
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings (2007)
Final Fantasy XIII (2009)
Final Fantasy XIV (2010)
Final Fantasy XIII-2 (2011)
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (2013)
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (2013)
Final Fantasy XV (2016)
Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020)
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (2022)
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6. Super Smash Bros
Developers: Nintendo, BNE Entertainment, Masahiro Sakurai, Monolith Soft
Release date (beginning of the franchise): 21 Jan 1999
Genres: Character Crossover, Fighting, Multiplayer
Copies Sold: 70 million
Can be Purchased: Steam
About the Game
Super Smash Bros. is a crossover fighting game series published by Nintendo. The series was created by Masahiro Sakurai, who directed every game in the series.
The Super Smash Bros. series is a crossover series of multiplayer fighting games in which many well-known Nintendo characters fights against each other. With each character using their unique abilities in battle, the fights became much more interesting. This game is played on a global level and has its own World Tournament.
Super Smash Bros. Video Games in Release Order:
Super Smash Bros. (1999)
Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U (2014)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
5. Grand Theft Auto
Developers: Rockstar Games
Release date (beginning of the franchise): 28 Nov 1997
Genres: Action, Adventure, Open World
Copies Sold: 395 million
Can be Purchased: Steam
About the Game
Grand Theft Auto or should I say GTA? Who doesn’t know about this series? They might not have played any of its games, but they definitely must have heard about this game.
This game has connected the feelings of many gamers in their childhood. From playing GTA Vice City to San Andreas, and the most popular of them all, GTA V. This game just pulled out such stuff that no one ever thought. Even though it came in 2013, people are still playing and enjoying it.
Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is a series of action-adventure games created by David Jones and Mike Dailly and the gameplay focuses on an open world where the player can complete missions to progress an overall story and engage in various side activities. Most gameplay revolves around driving and shooting, with occasional role-playing and stealth missions.
Grand Theft Auto Video Games in Chronological Order:
Grand Theft Auto- 1997 (Main Series – Gen 1)
Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 – 1999 (GTA Expansion)
Grand Theft Auto: London 1961 – 1999 (GTA Expansion)
Grand Theft Auto II – 1999 (Main Series – Gen 2)
Grand Theft Auto III – 2001 (Main Series – Gen 3)
(Main Series)
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – 2002
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – 2004
Grand Theft Auto Trilogy – 2005
Grand Theft Auto IV – 2008
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and the Damned- 2009 (GTA IV Expansion)
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony – 2009 (GTA IV Expansion)
Grand Theft Auto V – 2013
Grand Theft Auto Online (Role Play) – 2013
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition – 2021
(Spin-off)
Grand Theft Auto Advance – 2004
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories – 2005
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories – 2006
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars – 2009
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4. Sonic the Hedgehog
Developers: Sega, Sonic Team, Gameloft, SNK Playmore, BioWare
Release date (beginning of the franchise): 23 June 1991
Genres: Platforms, RPG, Action
Copies Sold: 157 million
Can be Purchased: Steam
About the Game
You play as a blue hedgehog with supersonic speed, who must rescue the animals from being turned into robots by a mad scientist, Doctor Robotnik. He is an evil and mad scientist who only had one destiny which is to take over the whole world (typical villain stuff) and to do this he needs to collect all six chaos emeralds which are located on the South Island.
Sonic the Hedgehog Video Games in Release Order:
Classic Games List (2D):
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
Sonic the Hedgehog CD (1993)
Sonic Chaos (1993)
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994)
Sonic & Knuckles (1994)
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I (2010)
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II (2012)
Sonic Mania (2017)
Modern games List (3D):
Sonic Adventure (1998)
Sonic Adventure 2 (2001)
Sonic Heroes (2003)
Shadow the Hedgehog (2005)
Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)
Sonic Unleashed (2008)
Sonic Generations (2011)
Sonic Lost World (2013)
Sonic Forces (2017)
Sonic Frontiers (2022)
3. Pokemon
Developers: Nintendo, Game Freak, BNE Entertainment, Pokemon Company
Release date (beginning of the franchise): 27 Feb 1996
Genres: RPG, Action, Adventure, Turn-Based, and (of course – Pokemon Fights)
Copies Sold: 440 million
Can be Purchased: Nintendo
About the Game
Here, the player takes on the role of a young Trainer whose journey involves traveling from place to place, catching and training different Pokémons, and battling against other Trainer’s Pokémons, on the quest to become the Pokémon League Champion.
Explore different regions in different games, catch different pokemon, defeat gym leaders, make new friends, and finally defeat the Elite four and your rival to become the Pokemon Champion.
Pokemon Video Games in Chronological Order:
Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow
Bonus: Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Pokemon Gold, Silver, and Crystal
Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Pokemon Black and White
Pokemon Black 2 and White 2
Pokemon X and Y
Pokemon Sun and Moon
Pokemon Sword and Shield
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Pokemon Video Games in Released Order:
Pokemon Red and Blue – February 27, 1996 – Game Boy
Pokemon Yellow – Game Boy – September 12, 1998 – Game Boy
Pokemon Gold and Silver – November 21, 1999 – Game Boy Color
Pokemon Crystal – December 14, 2000 – Game Boy Color
Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire – November 21, 2002 – Game Boy Advance
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen – January 28, 2004 – Game Boy Advance
Pokemon Emerald – September 16, 2004 – Game Boy Advance
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl – September 28, 2006 – Nintendo DS
Pokemon Platinum – September 13, 2008 – Nintendo DS
Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver – September 12, 2009 – Nintendo DS
Pokemon Black and White – September 18, 2010 – Nintendo DS
Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 – June 23, 2012 – Nintendo DS
Pokemon X and Y – October 13, 2013 – Nintendo 3DS
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire – November 21, 2014 – Nintendo 3DS
Pokemon Sun and Moon – November 18, 2016 – Nintendo 3DS
Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon – November 17, 2017 – Nintendo 3DS
Pokemon Sword and Shield – November 15, 2019 – Nintendo Switch
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl – November 19, 2021 – Nintendo Switch
Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee – November 16, 2018 – Nintendo Switch
Pokemon Legends: Arceus – January 28, 2022 – Nintendo Switch
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet – November 18, 2022 – Nintendo Switch
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2. Legend of Zelda
Developers: Nintendo, Capcom, Monolith Soft, Koei Tecmo Games, Team Ninja, 1-up Studio
Release date (beginning of the franchise): 21 Feb 1986
Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
Copies Sold: 129 million
Can be Purchased: Nintendo
About the Game
After a 100-year slumber, Link wakes up alone in a world he no longer remembers. Now the legendary hero must explore a vast and dangerous land and regain his memories before Hyrule is lost forever. Armed only with what he can find, Link sets out to find answers and the resources needed to survive.
Legend of Zelda Video Games in Chronological Order:
Early History
Skyward Sword
The Minish Cap
Four Swords
Child Timeline
Majora’s Mask
Twilight Princess
Four Swords Adventures
Adult Timeline
The Wind Waker
Phantom Hourglass
Spirit Tracks
Fallen Hero Timeline
A Link to the Past
Link’s Awakening
Oracle of Seasons
Oracle of Ages
A Link Between Worlds
Tri Force Heroes
The Legend of Zelda
The Adventure of Link
Era of Calamity
Age of Calamity
Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
(upcoming sequel to Breath of the Wild)
Legend of Zelda Video Games in Released Order:
The Legend of Zelda (1986)
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987)
The Legend of Zelda: A link to the past (1991)
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (1993)
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (2000)
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages (2001)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002)
The Legend of Zelda|: Four Swords Adventures (2004)
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (2004)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007)
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011)
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013)
The Legend of Zelda: Trinity Force Heroes (2015)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 (TBA in 2023)
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1. Super Mario Bros
Developers: Nintendo, Atari, Ocean Software, Atarisoft, Intelligent Systems
Release date (beginning of the franchise): 4 April 1983
Genres: Adventure, Platform
Copies Sold: 772 million
Can be Purchased: Steam
About the Game
The player plays as Mario or Luigi and tries to save Princess Peach from Bowser and the Koopalings. With that, the game’s secondary goal is to collect one million coins.
Several gameplay elements were introduced to help achieve this goal, such as the Gold Flower, a rarer variant of the Fire Flower that turns items into coins, etc which you will know as you play the game.
Mario is one of the oldest and best-selling video game franchises of all time.
Super Mario Bros Video Games in Chronological Order:
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels or 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Land
Super Mario World
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Sunshine
New Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Galaxy
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario 3D Land
New Super Mario Bros. 2
New Super Mario Bros. U
Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario Maker
Super Mario Run
Super Mario Odyssey
Super Mario Maker 2
Bowser’s Fury
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Mortal Kombat
Developers: NetherRealm Studios, Warner Bros. Games, Midway Games, Electronic Arts, Avalanche Software, Daybreak Game Company,
Release date (beginning of the franchise): 8 Oct 1992
Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG, Fighting, and (of course – FATALITIES)
Copies Sold: 79 million
Can be Purchased: Steam
About the Game
Mortal Kombat is a story of many heroes who fight against Shang Tsung to protect the Earthrealm under the guidance of Raidan – The Eternal God of Thunder and Protector of this Realm.
Mortal Kombat has crazy action which contains blood, gore, and violence which made it hard for parents to let this play to their children in the ’90s. But this action is what made it a must-play game for everyone.
The geniuses behind the game, for a fighting game franchise that is in power for almost three decades. Mortal Kombat is a series still hallmarked by gore and its signature fatalities and even now produces some of the most high-quality fighting games, that gamers can get.
Mortal Kombat Video Games in Chronological Order:
Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub Zero (1997)
Mortal Kombat: Special Forces (2000)
Mortal Kombat (1992)
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks (2005)
Mortal Kombat II (1993)
Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)
Mortal Kombar 4 (1997)
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002)
Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004)
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (2006)
Mortal Kombat (2011)
Mortal Kombat X (2015)
Mortal Kombat 11 (2019)
Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate (2020)
Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath (2020)
Mortal Kombat Video Games in Released Order:
Mortal Kombat (1992)
Mortal Kombat II (1993)
Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)
Mortal Kombat Trilogy (1996)
Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero (1997)
Mortal Kombat 4 (1997)
Mortal Kombat Gold (1999)
Mortal Kombat: Special Forces (2000)
Mortal Kombat Advance (2001)
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002)
Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition (2003)
Mortal Kombad: Deception (2004)
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks (2005)
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (2006)
Mortal Kombat: Unchained (2006)
Mortal Kombat Kollection (2008)
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (2008)
Mortal Kombat (2011)
Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection (2011)
Mortal Kombat Mobile (2015)
Mortal Kombat X (2015)
Mortal Kombat 11 (2019)
Mortal Kombat: Aftermath (2020)
Mortal Kombat: Ultimate (2020)
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Alrighty then, I guess that’s too many Video Game Franchises for today. I will be back with some more lists of different games, so just be with me, and we will continue to grow in this gaming world.
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