Time and time again, God of War delivers gut-wrenching gameplay that never ceases to amaze. How the series has remained consistently ahead of the industry is awe-inspiring. God of War has cemented itself as one of the best game series of all time.
Interestingly enough, Santa Monica Studio discussed cutting Kratos from God of War (2018). The game may have lost its appeal without its fearless protagonist. There's no telling where the franchise might be headed next, but for now, we can go over the best God of War games from the past decades. This is all the God of War games ranked from best to worst.
9 God Of War: Betrayal
This mobile game, which was released on Java, is the worst God of War game ever made. With that said, one can say several positive things about God of War: Betrayal and could make a valid argument to place it higher in this list.
God of War: Betrayal is unlike the other God of War games, but as a 2D side-scroller, it surpasses expectations. The wide array of techniques of God of War: Betrayal is spectacular. In many ways, it reminds us of the original Ninja Gaiden for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
8 God Of War: A Call From The Wilds
How this game was given the green light is unknown, but then again, Facebook games can be exceedingly popular. God of War: A Call From The Wilds is a text-based game that relates to 2018's God of War for PlayStation 4.
In God Of War: A Call From The Wilds, players assume the role as Atreus and must progress through various chapters to beat the game. It's a different type of game than the other God of War's, but it's hard to hate anything related to God of War.
7 God Of War: Ascension
God of War: Ascension like many other God of War games, pits players against a tough boss near the beginning, immersing players into its action. God of War: Ascension released in 2013 for the PlayStation 3.
Although not as popular as other main series God of War games, it is one of the hidden gems of the PlayStation 3. Not everyone will enjoy God of War: Ascension, but it's still one of the best God of War games ever made.
6 God Of War: Chains Of Olympus
Although he shows different degrees of belligerence, Kratos always seems to be hostile and aggressive towards those who block his path. Video game developer SIE Santa Monica Studio has done an impeccable job of creating an Olympus that is unlike the one we know from Greek mythology. From the beginning to the end, players will be engrossed in God of War: Chains of Olympus. It is one of the best God of War games to be released thus far.
5 God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta
According to IGN's review of Ghost of Sparta, "the developers at Ready at Dawn managed to top what they did with Chains of Olympus, delivering a longer, deeper, and more graphically beautiful game than even they thought was originally possible."
Ghost of Sparta is one of the best games for the PSP, proving that Kratos and God of War transition well to handheld games. It has gameplay that is comparable to God of War II, and it's one God of War game that many people missed.
4 God Of War III
God of War III came close to being one of the best God of War games of all time. Aside from a few exciting moments like its mind-bending ending, God of War III had a comparatively dull story. Luckily, God of War III had unique gameplay to stand on, which is why the game is ranked so high on this list. Using Icarus' Wings was a joy throughout God of War III.
A remastered version was released for the PlayStation 4. You won't regret picking up God of War III Remastered for the PlayStation 4 since it's the best way to experience the game.
3 God Of War (2005)
In movies, it's tough to beat the original, but that doesn't seem to be the case with God of War. Although it is one of the strongest entries in the God of War franchise, other God of War games had a slight edge. Still, playing the first God of War is a must-do for fans of the series. Vital plot points are contained in the game, and not mention, its highly enjoyable gameplay has stood the test of time.
2 God Of War II
The series went leaps and bounds with the second entry in the God of War series. The gameplay and story was a significant improvement, and the amount of polish made the game near perfect. Subsequently, God of War II was remastered for the PlayStation 3. God of War II is a game that you can return to time and time again. We really got to witness the deeply flawed character of Kratos in the second God of War, learning about his relentless thirst for power.
1 God Of War (2018)
Without a doubt, God of War (2018) has proven itself to be the best finest God of War game ever developed. Up until the release of God of War, we had never seen a hack and slash game with such a compelling narrative.
Hunting for loot is a joy in God of War, and the story is not bad either. This time around, Kratos finds himself in Ancient Norway where he and his son set out to throw his mother's ashes off the highest peak of the nine realms. This task turns into a grueling adventure that we'll never forget.