The Legend of Zelda Series – Chronological Overview
Explore the complete history of The Legend of Zelda series, from the original NES adventure to the latest modern entries, highlighting Nintendo’s legendary action-adventure franchise.
The origins of Link’s epic quest: top-down adventures, iconic dungeons, and the birth of Hyrule.
The Legend of Zelda (1986)
The groundbreaking NES adventure that defined the series and introduced Hyrule.
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987)
Side-scrolling RPG elements with new combat mechanics.
A Link to the Past (1991)
SNES classic introducing parallel worlds and deep storylines.
Link’s Awakening (1993)
Portable Game Boy adventure with inventive puzzles and dungeons.
Ocarina of Time (1998)
Revolutionary 3D gameplay and epic story on N64.
Majora’s Mask (2000)
Dark, time-based N64 adventure with unique mechanics.
The GameCube and Wii era: 3D adventures, motion controls, and new experiments in puzzle design.
The Wind Waker (2002)
Cel-shaded visuals and epic ocean exploration on GameCube.
Twilight Princess (2006)
Darker themes and Wii motion control integration.
Phantom Hourglass (2007)
DS touchscreen adventure with puzzle-solving mechanics.
Spirit Tracks (2009)
Train-based navigation and inventive dungeon puzzles on DS.
Other Titles
Spin-offs, handheld adventures, and bonus content enriching Hyrule lore.
The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U era: enhanced 3D visuals, portable play, and deep exploration in Hyrule.
Skyward Sword (2011)
Motion controls integrated into combat and puzzle-solving.
A Link Between Worlds (2013)
Revisiting top-down gameplay with new dimension-shifting mechanics.
Tri Force Heroes (2015)
Co-op 3DS adventure emphasizing teamwork and puzzle-solving.
Other Titles
Spinoffs and bonus releases keeping the series fresh.
Modern Hyrule: Nintendo Switch era brings open-world freedom, innovative mechanics, and unforgettable adventures.
Breath of the Wild (2017)
Open-world innovation, exploration, and freedom in Hyrule like never before.
Link’s Awakening Remake (2019)
Switch remake with updated graphics and puzzles faithful to the original.
Tears of the Kingdom (2023)
Expanding Breath of the Wild’s world with new story, dungeons, and mechanics.
Other Modern Titles
Handheld remakes, spin-offs, and experimental entries for fans old and new.