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The Kingdom Hearts franchise has 12 entries. Play in Release Order for newcomers, Chronological Order for lore completionists.
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| OwnedYour shelfOwn | # | Title | Year | Platform | CIBComplete In BoxCIB $ | WarningsFakes · Region · Audio | Find / Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingdom HeartsEssential ⓘ | 2002 | PS2 | ModerateWhat is CIB? →— | — | ||
| 2 | Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories ⓘ GBA carts heavily counterfeited. Verify Nintendo embossing. | 2004 | GBA | Moderate— | — | ⚠️ Verify authenticity before buying | |
| 3 | Kingdom Hearts IIEssential ⓘ | 2005 | PS2 | Simple— | — | ||
| 4 | Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 DaysRecommended | 2009 | Nintendo DS | —— | — | ||
| 5 | Kingdom Hearts: Birth by SleepRecommended ⓘ | 2010 | PSP | Moderate— | — | ||
| 6 | Kingdom Hearts Re:codedOptional | 2010 | Nintendo DS | —— | — | ||
| 7 | Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop DistanceRecommendedDELISTED ⓘ 3DS eShop closed March 2023. | 2012 | 3DS | Simple— | — | ||
| 8 | Kingdom Hearts χOptional | 2013 | PC | —— | — | ||
| 9 | Kingdom Hearts 0.2: Birth by Sleep | 2017 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 10 | Kingdom Hearts IIIEssential ⓘ | 2019 | PS4 | Simple— | — | ||
| 11 | Kingdom Hearts: Melody of MemoryOptional | 2020 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 12 | Kingdom Hearts Missing-LinkOptional | 2025 | iOS | —— | — |
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Essential marks the installments that carry the spine of Kingdom Hearts's main story and world-building — the ones collectors and lore-focused players treat as must-play for the core narrative. On GameOrder, Essential titles include Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts II, and Kingdom Hearts III.
Recommended entries meaningfully enrich the franchise — strong stories, fan favorites, or connective tissue that pays off after the essentials, without being strictly required. Recommended picks here: Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days, and Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep.
Optional games are fair to skip for continuity; they are side paths, experiments, or lighter fare that fans can pick up when they want more, not when they need the main plot. Optional tagged titles: Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Kingdom Hearts χ, and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory.
Spinoff titles sit apart from the primary saga — different genres, timelines, or branding — and are best treated as extras after you know the heart of the series. No Spinoff tags appear on these rows.