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Harry Potter Games in Order
The notable Harry Potter and Wizarding World games, ordered two ways: by release date, and by story, where the 2023 prequel Hogwarts Legacy (set in the 1890s) comes first and the film tie-ins follow Harry's school years.
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Why this order?
For most players, release order is the natural way through the Harry Potter games. Electronic Arts shipped a tie-in game alongside each film from 2001 onward, so the eight core adaptations already track the books and movies in sequence: Philosopher's Stone (2001), Chamber of Secrets (2002), Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Goblet of Fire (2005), Order of the Phoenix (2007), Half-Blood Prince (2009), then Deathly Hallows split into Part 1 (2010) and Part 2 (2011). Around those sit the sports spin-off Quidditch World Cup (2003) and the two LEGO Harry Potter compilations, Years 1-4 (2010) and Years 5-7 (2011), which retell all seven books with the series' trademark humor.
The one game that scrambles a strict timeline is Hogwarts Legacy (2023). It is an open-world action RPG set in the 1890s, roughly a century before Harry ever sets foot in the castle, which makes it a prequel rather than a continuation. That is why we offer a story order too: play Hogwarts Legacy first for the 19th-century wizarding world, then work through the film tie-ins in Harry's school years, saving the LEGO compilations for last since each one spans multiple books at once.
If you only care about the plot you already know from the films, either order works, because the tie-ins are self-contained retellings rather than a connected saga with cliffhangers. If you want the deepest lore, Hogwarts Legacy stands on its own and is the single best starting point for a modern player.
The games are an adaptation, so the source material lives elsewhere. We cover the films separately in our Harry Potter movies guide, and the tie-in games map directly onto that same film and book order. Between the two guides you can trace the whole Wizarding World across screen and controller.
Timeline 2001-2024
Every entry by release year: rows that share a year are a cluster, and the long droughts are called out on the rail.
- 2001 and the Philosopher's Stone
- 2002 and the Chamber of Secrets
- 2003 Quidditch World Cup
- 2004 and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- 2005 and the Goblet of Fire
- 2007 and the Order of the Phoenix
- 2009 and the Half-Blood Prince
- 2010 and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- 2011 and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- 12-year gap
- 2023 Hogwarts Legacy
- 2024 Quidditch Champions
Where to play it today
- Steam and GOG on PC (Hogwarts Legacy and the LEGO games)
- PlayStation Store (PS5/PS4) for Hogwarts Legacy
- Xbox Store (Series X/S, Xbox One) for Hogwarts Legacy
- Nintendo eShop (Switch and Switch 2) for Hogwarts Legacy
- Physical discs for Hogwarts Legacy via retailers
- The older EA film tie-ins are out of print; find them on original discs and legacy consoles secondhand
Availability changes often and varies by region - links search each platform for Harry Potter.
Frequently asked questions
How many Harry Potter games are there?
Historically there are around 30 Harry Potter and Wizarding World games across consoles, handhelds and mobile. Most people mean the core thirteen: the eight EA film tie-ins, the two LEGO compilations, Quidditch World Cup, Hogwarts Legacy and Quidditch Champions.
What order should I play the Harry Potter games in?
For a straightforward run, play in release order, since the film tie-ins already follow the books. If you want story order, start with the 1890s prequel Hogwarts Legacy, then play the tie-ins through Harry's school years.
Where does Hogwarts Legacy fit in the timeline?
Hogwarts Legacy is set in the 1890s, roughly 100 years before Harry Potter starts at Hogwarts. That makes it a prequel, so in story order it comes before every film tie-in even though it released most recently.
Do I need to play the Harry Potter games in order?
Not really. The film tie-ins are self-contained retellings rather than a connected saga with cliffhangers, and Hogwarts Legacy stands entirely on its own, so you can jump in anywhere you like.
Which Harry Potter game is the best place to start?
For a modern player, Hogwarts Legacy is the best starting point. It is a full open-world RPG, it is widely available on current consoles and PC, and it does not require any of the older tie-in games.
Is there a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy?
Yes, a sequel is in development. Warner Bros. has confirmed a follow-up to Hogwarts Legacy is a priority, but it has not been released, so nothing above is marked upcoming beyond that plan.
Last verified · Sources: en.wikipedia.org, Wikidata
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