List of Square Enix video game franchises explained

This is a list of video game franchises by Square Enix, a Japanese video game development and publishing company formed from the merger of Enix and Square on April 1, 2003. Square Enix acquired Taito in September 2005, which continues to publish its own video games, and acquired game publisher Eidos Interactive in April 2009, which was merged with Square Enix's European publishing wing and renamed as Square Enix Europe.

Since its inception, the company has developed or published hundreds of titles in various video game franchises on numerous gaming systems. The company is best known for its role-playing video game franchises, which include the Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts series. Of its properties, the Final Fantasy franchise is the best-selling, with a total worldwide sales of over 173 million units.[1] [2] The Dragon Quest series has sold over 85 million units worldwide[1] [2] and is one of the most popular video game series in Japan, while the Kingdom Hearts series has shipped over 36 million copies worldwide.[1] [2]

This list includes franchises in which Square Enix, or its original components Enix and Square, or its subsidiaries, were the primary developer or publisher, even if the series was begun prior to the subsidiary's acquisition. Franchises are defined as any set of interconnected media consisting of more than one release, and video game franchises are defined as franchises which were initially created as a video game or series of video games.

Video game franchises

Key
FranchisePrimary genreFirst releasedLatest release
7th SagaAction role-playing, puzzle1993, The 7th Saga1999, Mystic Ark: Theatre of Illusions
ActRaiserSide-scroller, platformer, action role-playing1990, ActRaiser[3] 1995, Terranigma
All Star Pro-WrestlingProfessional wrestling2000, All Star Pro-Wrestling2003, All Star Pro-Wrestling III
ArkanoidBreakout clone1986, Arkanoid2022, Arkanoid: Eternal Battle
Battle GearRacing1996, Side by Side2006, Battle Gear 4 Tuned Professional Version
BattlestationsAction, real-time tactics2007, 2009,
Birdie KingSports1982, Birdie King1984, Birdie King 3
Bubble BobblePlatformer, puzzle1983, Chack'n Pop2021, Puzzle Bobble VR: Vacation Odyssey[4]
BravelyRole-playing2012, Bravely Default2021, Bravely Default II
Bushido Blade*Fighting1997, Bushido Blade1998, Bushido Blade 2
Championship ManagerSports, simulation1992, Championship Manager2016, Championship Manager 17
Chaos HeatSurvival horror, third-person shooter1998, Chaos Heat2000, Chaos Break -Episode from "Chaos Heat"-
Chaos RingsRole-playing2010, Chaos Rings2014, Chaos Rings III[5]
ChaseRacing1988, Chase H.Q.2007, Chase H.Q. 2
ChocoboRole-playing, roguelike, racing1997, Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon2012, Chocobo's Chocotto Farm
ChronoRole-playing1995, Chrono Trigger1999, Chrono Cross[6]
Cleopatra FortunePuzzle1996, Cleopatra Fortune2002, Cleopatra Fortune Plus
ConflictTactical shooter2002, 2008,
DariusAction1986, Darius2021, Dariusburst Another Chronicle EX+
Death TrapInteractive fiction, visual novel1984, The Death Trap1986, Alpha
Densha de Go!Train simulator1996, Densha de Go!2020, Densha de Go!Hashirou Yamanote-sen
Dragon QuestRole-playing1986, Dragon Quest2024, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
DrakengardAction role-playing2003, Drakengard[7] 2021, Nier Reincarnation
Dungeon Siege*Action role-playing2002, Dungeon Siege2011, Dungeon Siege III
E. V. O.*Role-playing, side-scroller1990, E.V.O.: The Theory of Evolution1992,
EclipseSpace flight simulator1994, Total Eclipse1996, Titan Wars
Elevator ActionPlatformer1983, Elevator Action2011, Elevator Action Deluxe
ExitPlatformer, puzzle2005, Exit2009, Exit 2
Fear Effect*Action-adventure2000, Fear Effect2018, Fear Effect Sedna
Fighting ForceFighting, beat 'em up1997, Fighting Force1999, Fighting Force 2
Final FantasyRole-playing1987, Final Fantasy2024, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Front MissionTactical role-playing1995, Front Mission[8] 2019, Left Alive
Gangsters*Strategy1998, 2001, Gangsters 2: Vendetta
GexPlatformer1994, Gex1999, Gex: Deep Pocket Gecko
Groove CoasterRhythm game2011, Groove Coaster2018, Groove Coaster 4: Starlight Road
Gunslinger StratosFirst-person shooter2012, Gunslinger Stratos2017, Gunslinger Stratos Σ
Hanjuku HeroReal-time strategy1988, Hanjuku Hero2005, Hanjuku Galaxy Lunch
Hat Trick HeroSports1990, Football Champ1995, Hat Trick Hero '95
Heimdall*Action role-playing1991, Heimdall1994, Heimdall 2: Into the Hall of Worlds
JESUSVisual novel, adventure game1987, JESUS1991, JESUS 2
Just CauseSandbox, third-person shooter, action-adventure2006, Just Cause2018, Just Cause 4[9]
Itadaki StreetParty game, board game1991, Itadaki Street: Watashi no Omise ni Yottette2017, Itadaki Street: Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary[10]
Kane & Lynch*Third-person shooter2007, 2010,
KiKi KaiKaiShooter1986, KiKi KaiKai2021, Pocky & Rocky Reshrined
Kingdom HeartsAction role-playing2002, Kingdom Hearts2020,
Life Is StrangeGraphic adventure2015, Life Is Strange2021,
Lord of VermilionCollectible card2008, Lord of Vermilion2017, Lord of Vermilion IV
LufiaRole-playing1993, Lufia & the Fortress of Doom2010,
ManaRole-playing1991, Final Fantasy Adventure2024, Visions of Mana
Million ArthurRole-playing, collectible card2012, Kaku-San-Sei Million Arthur2018, Kou-Kyou-Sei Million Arthur
Mini Ninjas*Action-adventure2009, Mini Ninjas2013, Mini Ninjas Mobile
MusashiRole-playing1990, Adventures of Musashi2005, [11]
OgreTactical role-playing, real-time strategy1993, 2010, [12]
Operation WolfShooting gallery1987, Operation Wolf1998, Operation Tiger
PandemoniumPlatformer1996, Pandemonium!1997, Pandemonium 2
Parasite EveRole-playing, third-person shooter1998, Parasite Eve2010, The 3rd Birthday[13]
Power Blade*Action, platformer1991, Power Blade1992, Power Blade 2
Psychic ForceFighting1995, Psychic Force2005, Psychic Force Complete
QixPuzzle1981, Qix2009, Qix++
Rakugaki ŌkokuRole-playing2002, 2004, Graffiti Kingdom
RayScrolling shooter1994, RayForce1998, RayCrisis: Series Termination
SaGaRole-playing1989, The Final Fantasy Legend2024, [14]
Shellshock*Shooter1995, Shellshock: Jus' Keepin' da Peace2009,
Sonic Blast ManBeat 'em up1990, Sonic Blast Man2011, Sonic Blast Heroes[15]
Space InvadersFixed shooter1978, Space Invaders2020, Space Invaders Forever
Speed RaceRacing1974, Speed Race1998, Automobili Lamborghini: Super Speed Race 64
Star OceanRole-playing1996, Star Ocean2022,
Supreme Commander*Real-time strategy2007, Supreme Commander2010, Supreme Commander 2
The World Ends with YouAction role-playing game2007, The World Ends with You[16] 2021, [17]
ThunderhawkCombat flight simulator1992, Thunderhawk2001,
Tobal*Fighting1996, Tobal No. 11997, Tobal 2
Urban Chaos*Action-adventure, first-person shooter1998, Urban Chaos2006,
Valkyrie ProfileRole-playing1999, Valkyrie Profile2022, Valkyrie Elysium
Wonder Project*Life simulation1994, Wonder Project J1996, Wonder Project J2
Yuji Horii MysteriesVisual novel, adventure game1983, The Portopia Serial Murder Case1985, Karuizawa Yūkai Annai

Former franchises

FranchisePrimary genreFirst releasedLast published by Square Enix
Deus ExReal-time tactics, first-person shooter2000, Deus Ex2017, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – VR Experience
HitmanStealth, action-adventure2000, 2016, Hitman
Legacy of KainAction-adventure1996, 2003,
ThiefStealth, action-adventure1998, 2014, Thief
Tomb RaiderAction-adventure1996, Tomb Raider2018, Shadow of the Tomb Raider

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Square Enix franchises and businesses . . September 22, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150723002610/http://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/group/ . July 23, 2015 . dead.
  2. Web site: 2022 Annual Report . 29 October 2022.
  3. Web site: 1990 ~ 1985 Square Enix . ja . . September 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150629113304/http://www.jp.square-enix.com/game/year/90-85/ . June 29, 2015 . live.
  4. Web site: Puzzle Bobble VR: Vacation Odyssey launches for Oculus Quest on May 20. Venturebeat. May 1, 2022. April 15, 2021. Mike. Minotti.
  5. Web site: 2014 Square Enix . ja . . September 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150629112742/http://www.jp.square-enix.com/game/year/14/ . June 29, 2015 . live.
  6. Web site: 2000 ~ 1996 Square Enix . ja . . September 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150629132948/http://www.jp.square-enix.com/game/year/00-96/ . June 29, 2015 . live.
  7. Web site: 2004 ~ 2001 Square Enix . ja . . September 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150629095725/http://www.jp.square-enix.com/game/year/04-01/ . June 29, 2015 . live.
  8. Web site: 1995 ~ 1991 Square Enix . ja . . September 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150629124544/http://www.jp.square-enix.com/game/year/95-91/ . June 29, 2015 . live.
  9. Web site: 2015 Square Enix . ja . . September 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150629103612/http://www.jp.square-enix.com/game/year/15/ . June 29, 2015 . live.
  10. Web site: 2012 Square Enix . ja . . September 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150629103615/http://www.jp.square-enix.com/game/year/12/ . June 29, 2015 . live.
  11. Web site: 2005 Square Enix . ja . . September 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150629123626/http://www.jp.square-enix.com/game/year/05/ . June 29, 2015 . live.
  12. Book: Famitsū Gēmu Hakusho 2012 . . May 24, 2012 . 978-4-04-728022-9 . Tokyo . ja . ja:ファミ通ゲーム白書2012 . Famitsu Game Whitebook 2012 . 394 . 2011年ゲームソフト年間売上TOP1000 . 2011 Game Software Annual Sales Top 1000 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120730235703/http://geimin.net/da/db/2011_ne_mc/ . July 30, 2012 . live.
  13. Web site: 2010 Square Enix . ja . . September 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150629122022/http://www.jp.square-enix.com/game/year/10/ . June 29, 2015 . live.
  14. Web site: 2024 ~ Square Enix. Square Enix. ja. May 28, 2024.
  15. Web site: Sonic Blast Heroes . October 3, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181003101620/https://www.taito.com/arc/item/0000010009 . October 3, 2018 . dead . mdy-all.
  16. Web site: 2007 ~ Square Enix. Square Enix. ja. September 16, 2022.
  17. Web site: 2021 ~ Square Enix. Square Enix. ja. September 16, 2022.

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