The Legend of Zelda (1986)
The inaugural title introduces players to Link, who embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Zelda and assemble the Triforce of Wisdom in the land of Hyrule.
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987)
A side-scrolling sequel that incorporates role-playing elements, where Link seeks to awaken Princess Zelda from a sleeping spell by retrieving the Triforce of Courage.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
This installment returns to a top-down perspective, following Link as he battles to save Hyrule from the dark wizard Agahnim and the evil Ganon.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (1993)
A unique adventure set outside Hyrule, where Link finds himself stranded on Koholint Island and must awaken the Wind Fish to return home.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
The series’ first 3D game, where Link travels through time to thwart Ganondorf’s plans, introducing iconic elements like the Ocarina and horseback riding.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (2000)
A direct sequel to Ocarina of Time, featuring a darker tone as Link has 72 hours to prevent the moon from crashing into the world of Termina.
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages (2001)
Two interconnected games where Link uses the powers of the Rod of Seasons and the Harp of Ages to save the lands of Holodrum and Labrynna, respectively.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (2002)
A multiplayer-focused game bundled with the Game Boy Advance version of A Link to the Past, where Link splits into four to tackle cooperative puzzles.
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002)
Set in a vast oceanic world, Link sails between islands to rescue his sister and confront the returning evil of Ganon, featuring distinctive cel-shaded graphics.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (2004)
Expanding on the Four Swords concept, this game offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, with Link once again splitting into four to overcome challenges.
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (2004)
Link partners with a magical talking hat named Ezlo to shrink in size and defeat the evil sorcerer Vaati, exploring the miniature world of the Picori.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)
Featuring a more mature art style, Link transforms into a wolf to navigate the Twilight Realm and save Hyrule from the usurper king Zant and the dark forces of Ganon.
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007)
A direct sequel to The Wind Waker, utilizing touchscreen controls as Link sails the seas to rescue his friend Tetra from the clutches of the evil Bellum.
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009)
Set a century after Phantom Hourglass, Link, now a train engineer, teams up with Princess Zelda’s spirit to prevent the resurrection of an ancient demon king.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011)
Chronologically the first in the series’ timeline, it explores the origins of the Master Sword as Link descends from his sky island home to rescue Zelda.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013)
A spiritual successor to A Link to the Past, introducing the ability for Link to merge into walls as a painting to navigate puzzles and explore the parallel world of Lorule.
The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes (2015)
A cooperative multiplayer game where three Links work together to lift a fashion-related curse affecting the kingdom of Hytopia.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (2019)
A faithful remake of the 1993 Game Boy title, featuring updated graphics and gameplay enhancements, as Link strives to awaken the Wind Fish and escape Koholint Island.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
An open-world reimagining of the series, where Link awakens from a century-long slumber to defeat Calamity Ganon and restore peace to Hyrule.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023)
A direct sequel to Breath of the Wild, expanding upon its predecessor’s mechanics and world, as Link faces new challenges to save Hyrule.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (2024)
The latest installment in the series, continuing Link’s adventures with new mechanics and storylines.