Top 10 Best Kingdom Hearts Games

Over the years, Kingdom Hearts has become legendary for combining the worlds of Disney and Final Fantasy, along with its own unique lore, into an unforgettable action RPG experience. Each game comes packed with intense battles, iconic characters, and a plot so complex it could put any soap opera to shame.

Some players are drawn to the original game's charm and the first taste it gave of hopping through Disney worlds with Sora, Donald, and Goofy. Others find later games, with their improved graphics, deepened combat systems, and emotionally intense storylines, to be the high points of the series. Meanwhile, some of the series' spin-offs are cherished just as much as the main titles because they reveal new details and add layers to the sprawling Kingdom Hearts universe. And it's not just the story - there are huge debates in the community about which game has the most polished mechanics, the best bosses, and even the best musical scores.
The Top Ten
Kingdom Hearts II

This is my second favorite game of all time and favorite KH game ever. This game just blew me away. I'm not talking about the beginning with Roxas. I'm talking about when the game REALLY begins.

First off, the graphics are beautiful and still are to this day. The animation is better than most games and it's overall well done. Also, the controls, in my opinion, are perfect. The platforming is actually good and the fighting is spot on. I don't care what you people say. The difficulty was NOT too easy, it was just right. I played and beat this game on proud mode, how about you?

The story was very well done. This game almost made me cry in some parts and there were plenty of plot twists. I'm still shocked at how well Disney did on the story. And finally, one of the very best parts of the game, if not the best part, is the music. The music is absolutely beautiful. I love it, I love it, I love it.

Don't hate on me for this, but I think that this game has the best soundtrack in ANY game. It's just so good and I loved every song. My favorite part had to be the final boss, and the same goes for the music there. I mean come on, "Darkness of the Unknown" is just awesome.

I can't really recommend this to first-timers since it spoils Kingdom Hearts 1 and Re

of Memories, plus it won't make any sense to them, but this is a phenomenal game. It definitely deserves the "Greatest Hits" title it has.

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep

The best game in the series. Aqua, Ven, and Terra, at least to me, are a better trio than Sora/Riku/Kairi and Axel/Roxas/Xion because of a multitude of reasons, the most important being they ALL played a crucial role in the story itself.

The story was amazingly powerful and moving for a non-numbered game and brought many emotions to the surface, be it joy, sadness, or the feeling of helplessness. I myself cried at multiple points during the narrative, especially during Aqua's story and the Last Episode. The two main antagonists are amazing and well-crafted, with Xehanort portraying the perfect puppet master while Vanitas acts as the somewhat unbalanced enforcer.

The gameplay is better than every other game in the series by far and flows perfectly. I just... This game is amazing and deserves the top spot.

Kingdom Hearts

This game has to be number 1. Sure, it's difficult, but this game has a better storyline, better graphics, awesome gameplay, beautiful open worlds, epic music, and amazing boss battles (most likely Chernabog and Maleficent).

This game is also emotional. That scene where Sora stabs himself in the heart and gains all the other princesses' hearts to bring them back is a huge highlight of the game. It's amazing how it has gotten sequels and does better at that point on! This is the best Disney/Kingdom Hearts game ever made. It has to be number 1.

And here's my message: Please bring back Chernabog to the series in a better way. That game is amazing, but DDD ruined him. So bring him to KHIII or many more.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

358/2 Days probably has the most impactful storyline because if you've played KH2, you know what must become of our leads, and it truly feels like its own tragedy. You really grow to sympathize with and understand the characters. This is especially true for Axel, who is probably one of the more well-liked characters of the series.

The situation and characters really make this game memorable, and it's nice to actually have the leads sit down, talk, and joke around with each other throughout the entire game.

Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance

Dream Drop Distance has some of the best combat, storytelling, and villains. The huge focus on Xehanort is really excellent. The only issue I have with this game was the Drop System. It was more of a pain than anything and really scratched a near flawless game.

Some may dislike the lack of Disney focus, but it felt like the game was more story-driven than using worlds that served only as sidequests. This game, for me, comes second to Birth By Sleep.

Dream Drop Distance serves as my latest top 3 favorite game in the series. I really love the new worlds, especially Symphony of Sorcery, but I wish that the creators would utilize more segments in the world than just half from the movie. The outcome in the game is quite unexpected. The inclusion of the Flowmotion system really enhances the 3DS experience.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

Amazing game on GBA. It has a great storyline and a fairly good soundtrack. The gameplay is also just as fabulous. It has multiple worlds and great bosses.

It also has two sides of the story which develop great characters from two different perspectives. It is also twice as fun playing with different types of powers for each side. It also introduces a new game mechanic of using cards. This provides strategic thinking for preparation and action within the actual battles.

It is one of the best games in the Kingdom Hearts series. If you can play this game, I highly advise you to try it out.

Kingdom Hearts III

I just don't get all the hate KH3 is getting. I have been a Kingdom Hearts fan all my life, and I can honestly say that Kingdom Hearts 3 is my favorite in the series and maybe my favorite game ever. I just loved everything about this game: the combat system, the story, the Disney worlds, etc. Everything about it was amazing and I would recommend it to everyone. 10/10

Some may complain about bad pacing (that the story isn't going anywhere until the end), that the game is very easy, and even the lack of Final Fantasy characters. However, if you judge Kingdom Hearts 3 as a standalone video game, it's the most refined game in the series. This game has the largest moveset in the series, the most varied customization, the best and most explorable worlds, and some of the most epic bosses compared to the straightforward bosses in Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2.

While the visits to the Disney worlds aren't effective for Sora's goal, they are some of the best in the series for several reasons. The characters are more faithful to the source material, the stories in each world that follow the movie's story are better implemented compared to the static, half-baked retellings in previous games, and some worlds offer new stories. There is more interaction between Disney characters and Kingdom Hearts villains, and the humor is more self-aware towards the series' continuity.

The graphics are some of the best of the generation, which is saying a lot considering the large amount of style variety and the amount of polish in each one. My philosophy tells me to judge a game as a game and look past what the story offers, as it is just a bonus for someone like me who skips the cutscenes in repeated playthroughs. In KH3's case, I really loved watching most of them even on repeated playthroughs.

I went back to play KH2 after finishing KH3 to see how I rank it with the other games, and playing KH2 immediately after 3 opened my eyes to many issues KH2 has: less combat variety, more linear and empty worlds, and lackluster individual Disney stories. Kingdom Hearts 3 is objectively the best Kingdom Hearts game. I just hope that a DLC will add a critical mode and more post-game content.

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix

I have this game, and it's the best one I've played. I am waiting for Kingdom Hearts 2.5.

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

One of the cutscenes that really got to me wasn't in the original KH2 and was added to this version. It was quite emotional. Even though the story is hella confusing, I thought it was really interesting. I love Axel and Roxas.

Kingdom Hearts 2 and Birth by Sleep on one disc. The Final Mix versions, no less. How is this not #1?

It's KH2, but better and with more content. How can it not be number one, especially now that 1.5 + 2.5 is out on PS4 in 1080p 60fps?

Kingdom Hearts Coded

I thought it was good. It may be my least favorite in the franchise, but I thought the gameplay was varied, and the dialogue, controls, and graphics were all good. However, the story wasn't very interesting, and the platforming and camera were pretty irritating. It's pretty disappointing that they didn't add any new worlds.

Thinking back on it, it really wasn't so bad. Try it out. It's just like all filler, so it's not what you would expect from KH. It's different.

The Contenders
Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

Hands down, the best remake of a Game Boy game I've ever seen. This game made the odd card-based combat style make sense. It was fun, gave us a great look at the abilities of Organization XIII, and provided great insight into Riku's struggle as well. A unique entry among the series and definitely deserves a top 5 spot in my opinion.

Kingdom Hearts χ [chi]

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This game is super addictive with its pay-to-win system. Its gameplay only involves swipes and taps.

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
Kingdom Hearts V Cast
Kingdom Hearts Dark Road
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Kingdom Hearts Union χ [Cross]
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