Want to play all Ratchet and Clank games in order? Insomniac Games beloved franchise has close to 17 games – an insanely huge collection. Regarded as one of the most iconic PlayStation exclusives of all time, the developers sent fans into a frenzy when they announced a PC port for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Since then many players are trying to figure out whether to play in the chronological or release date order. Our guide below will come in handy if you want to know which Ratchet and Clank game to start with.
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All Ratchet and Clank Games in Release Date Order
Since every game of the franchise involves a new plot, there is no way to play it in chronological order. However, you can play all Ratchet and Clank games in the release date order mentioned below.
1. Ratchet & Clank
- Release Date: 2002
- Platforms: PS2
2. Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
- Release Date: 2004
- Platforms: PS2
3. Ratchet: Deadlocked
- Release Date: 2005
Platforms: PS2
4. Ratchet & Clank: Going Mobile
- Release Date: 2005
Platforms: Mobile Phones
5. Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
- Release Date: 2007
- Platforms: PS2
6. Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
- Release Date: 2007
- Platforms: PS3
7. Ratchet & Clank: Secret Agent Clank
- Release Date: 2008
- Platforms: PS2
8. Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty
- Release Date: 2008
- Platforms: PS3
9. Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
- Release Date: 2009
- Platforms: PS3
10. Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
- Release Date: 2011
- Platforms: PS3
11. Ratchet & Clank Collection
- Release Date: 2011
- Platforms: PS3
12. Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault
- Release Date: 2012
- Platforms: PS3
13. Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus
- Release Date: 2013
- Platforms: PS3
14. Ratchet & Clank: Before the Nexus
- Release Date: 2013
- Platforms: Mobile
15. Ratchet & Clank
- Release Date: 2016
- Platforms: PS4
16. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
- Release Date: 2021
- Platforms: PS5, PC
Best Ratchet & Clank Game
The best Ratchet and Clank game of the series is 2021’s Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. A truly next-gen game made exclusively for the PS5 – Rift Apart showcases the heights that Sony’s new console hardware can achieve. Players can experience high graphics, new gameplay elements, and a stellar plot. The game will see you collaborating with their dimensional counterparts – Rivet and Kit. You are tasked with stopping Dr. Nefarious from unleashing a dimensional collapse. Complete with dazzling visuals and a humorous plot, the ninth installment from Insomniac Games is simply the best. Moreover, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is also available on PC – the first of its kind.
Also Read: Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart PC Performance Review
That’s all you need to know about all Ratchet & Clank games in order. We hope this helps you with your playthrough. For more guides on bug fixes, mission walkthroughs, and other tips, for the latest game, head to our Ratchet And Clank: Rift Apart section.