How to Play the Kirby Games in Order

While Kirby has been around for quite some time, you may be wondering what you’ll need to do to get the full extent of the storyline that this small Pink Puffball is involved in. Well, to break it to you softly, there is no definitive timeline for the Kirby franchise, so this allows players to jump in and experience everything that the series has to offer from any specific entry.

However, if you’re looking to find out about all of the different Kirby titles that are available, from mainline entries to side stories, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in and find out how many different Kirby games are currently available, so you can get as much Kirby in your life as possible. Here is a list of every Kirby title ever made, as well as when they were released!

Kirby Game Timeline: From Kirby’s Adventure to Today

While there has never been a true overarching storyline for the Kirby franchise, as confirmed by series creator Masahiro Sakurai, you may find some of the older titles to be a bit different to play than Kirby’s most recent entries into the franchise. But, if you’re looking to play through any or all of them, this is the order that they’ve been released.

Mainline Kirby Games

Spin-Off Kirby Titles

Remakes and Collections of Kirby Games

As you can see, there is plenty in the world of Kirby to keep you preoccupied. The newest title in the franchise, Kirby and the Forgotten Land was also recently picked by our staff to be the best Kirby game of all time, but you’ll find our definitive list of must-play Kirby games right here. If you’re struggling to make your way through these worlds, make sure that you’re checking out our Kirby and the Forgotten Land Guide Section, where we will help you learn more about the copy mechanic, find all of the missions that you’ll need to complete, and so much more.