God of War Definitive Play Order
The best way to get the full canonical God of War experience, includes canonical crossover games
12 Games
takes place before God of War 1
skippable due to lack of accessibility and significance
Also takes place before God of War 1, but after God of War Ascension.
Kratos and Zeus' presence confirmed canon by God of War: Ragnarok
Skippable due to it's insignificance
Skippable due to it's insignificance
God of War: Fallen God comic takes place after this game. Pretty significant if you're looking for lore and story.
Playstation versions ONLY. Kratos' secret boss confirmed as a two-way canon. Which also means that the Shovel Knight games are canon to God of War if you're interested in playing them.
Skippable due to lack of significance
Skippable due to lack of significance
