Spyro Games for PlayStation, Listed in Order

This post includes all of the Spyro games, listed in order of release.

Including the latest releases!

With games for Play Station (PS1 to PS4), Nintendo (GBA, Gamecube, NDS, Wii, Switch) and Xbox (360, One).

For more popular game franchise lists, see my posts below.

Update: Spyro Trilogy Reignited now out for Nintendo Switch, see below for details.

PlayStation’s Spyro Games

Created by: Insomniac Games.

1. Spyro the Dragon

PS1 release: 1998.

Plot: Meet Spyro, a feisty little flame spouting dragon. He’s on a gigantic, go-anywhere 3D fantasy adventure! [Source: Amazon]

Features:
Feel every bump as Spyro headbutts his enemies.
Keep track of your treasures in Inventory.
Travel in and out of worlds and levels using portals.
Sparx a Dragonfly will guide you when things get tough.

*Play Spyro 1 on PS1 available from US Amazon or UK Amazon.

2. Ripto’s Rage! (aka Gateway to Glimmer in Europe/Australia)

PS1 release: 1999.

Plot: Spyro 2 the sequel to the charming, family friendly Spyro 1 adventure game. Spyro is the same lovable dragon, but his challenges are now larger and more complex. Help him fly and head-butt his way through incredible new 3D fantasy worlds with more puzzle elements and bonus levels. [Source: Amazon]

Features: Sequel to kid-friendly adventure game Spyro 1 game. With many new moves: jump, swim, and fly. And mini games.

*Play Ripto’s Rage!/Gateway to Glimmer on PS1 from US Amazon or UK Amazon.

3. Year of the Dragon

PS1 release: 2000.

Plot: Jump down the rabbit hole to recover all the eggs stolen from Dragon World by the evil sorceress and her henchmen “Rhynocs”. The cartoonish look, the goofy sounds and the scavenger-hunt gameplay will be familiar to anyone who has adventured with Spyro before. New to the series is the ability to play as Sheila the kangaroo, Sergeant Byrd the flying penguin, Bentley the Yeti, and Agent 9 the space monkey. In Year of the Dragon, Spyro still has all of his signature moves. As well as the special moves he learned in Spyro 2. Control such vehicles as tanks, submarines and speedboats. There are over 30 levels in which to recover 150 eggs. Also, there are several mini-games to compliment the standard gameplay, including boxing and skateboarding. [Source: Amazon]

Features:
Scavenger-hunt gameplay complemented by several mini games.
Control other characters: Sheila, the kangaroo; Sergeant Byrd, the flying penguin, Bentley, the Yeti; Agent 9, the space monkey.
Recover 150 dragon eggs from over 30 stages.
In addition to Spyro’s signature and special moves, use tanks, submarines, and speedboats.
6 Playable characters.

*Play Year of the Dragon on PS1 from US Amazon or UK Amazon.

4. Season of Ice

Game Boy Advance release: 2001.

Plot: Spyro is trying to relax during a much deserved, uninterrupted vacation in Dragon Shores, receives a message that a careless Rhynoc wizard has captured Zoe and frozen all the fairies throughout the Fairy Realms. Using her last bit of magic, Zoe sends a magic balloon to Spyro for help. Determined to save his friends from the wicked wizard, Spyro teams up with his friends Hunter and Sparx to save Zoe and free as many of the frozen fairies before time runs out. Together, Spyro and his friends confront all new bosses and lands never before seen with dragon eyes. [Source: Amazon]

Features: Classic characters, Deadly enemies, Excellent story and Cool graphics!

*Play Season of Ice on GBA from US Amazon or UK Amazon.

5. Season of Flame

GBA release: 2002.

Plot: In Season of Flame, all of the Fireflies in the Dragon Realms have been captured. Now Spyro must set off, along with Agent 9 and Sheila the Kangaroo, on an all-new journey to fiery island, where he will rescue the Fireflies and restore flame to the Dragon Realms. [Source: Amazon]

Features: 3-D action/platform game, Team up with Hunter and Sparx, Save Zoe and the frozen fairies before time runs out. With 30 levels.

*Play Season of Flame on GBA from US Amazon or UK Amazon.

6. Enter the Dragonfly

PS2 release: 2002.

Plot: Enter the Dragonfly sees Ripto return with a plan to steal the dragonflies of the Dragon Realms. To combat his foes, Spyro’s existing set of abilities have been enhanced with new features such as electric, ice, and bubble breath. Equipped with newly acquired skills, amazing new vehicles, and help from new and old friends, Spyro must find a way to return the dragonflies and restore order to the Dragon Realm. [Source: Amazon]

Features: Dynamic dragon-breath, including Fire, Ice, Electricity & Bubbles. Over 25 levels, each with unique weather environments. Classic Spyro action: avoid obstacles, jump on platforms, ride vehicles, collect gems. All-new vehicles, including tanks, UFOs and a Spitfire. Brand new collectibles: thousands of gems plus over 100 dragonflies.

*Play Enter the Dragonfly from US Amazon for PS2, NDS, Wii, PS3, Xbox 360.
Or UK Amazon for PS2.

7. Attack of the Rhynocs (aka Spyro Adventure in Europe/Australia)

GameBoy Advance release: 2003.

Plot: Spyro, Sparx and the Professor must drive off the elusive Ripto and his droves of Rhynocs before they permanently take over the dragon realm. [Source: Amazon]

Features: 14 new isometric lands introducing you to the home realms of all your favourite characters. RPG elements, including quests, mini-quests, and a new inventory system. All-new Spyro abilities. 3 playable characters: Spyro, Agent 9 and Sgt Bird. New bonus game and new puzzles to solve.

*Play Attack of the Rhynocs/Spyro Adventure on GBA from US Amazon or UK Amazon.

8. Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy (aka Spyro Fusion in Europe/Australia)

And also known as Spyro Advance Wakuwaku Tomodachi Daisakusen in Japan.
GameBoy Advance release: 2004.

Plot: Two game worlds merge as Spyro and Crash team up to battle their worst enemies, Dr. Neo Cortex and Ripto. Enjoy single-player action with more than 25 challenging mini games or link up to 4 players for numerous multiplayer modes including Party Games, Wager Games and Card Trading. Connecting both titles gives gamers the option of unlocking special content and allows them to trade or wager cards with their friends. [Source: Amazon]

Features:
This single-player side-scroller teams up Crash and Spyro for a new level of adventure.
Classic platform-hopping adventure where timing and swift reflexes are everything.
Use Spyro’s breath and tail attacks against the monsters that Cortex sends to destroy him.
Old-school giant bosses at the end of each level.
Link with up to 3 friends for wild multi-player action, in modes like Party Games, Wager Games and Card Trading.
This single-player side-scroller teams up Crash and Spyro for a new level of adventure.
Classic platform-hopping adventure where timing and swift reflexes are everything.

*Play Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy/Spyro Fusion on GBA from US Amazon or UK Amazon.

9. A Hero’s Tail

PS2 release: 2004.

Plot: Spyro: A Hero’s Tail takes you back to the world that tough little dragon, for all-new platforming adventure! Spyro must save the Dragon Realms from an evil dragon who has planted life-sapping dark gems all over the Dragon Realms. Seek out and destroy all of the Dark Gems to return the lands back to normal. A Hero’s Tail is the greatest Spyro adventure ever! [Source: Amazon]

Features:
Innovative Real-Time Morphing Environments.
Travel across dark, mysterious lands which change and morph from evil to good during gameplay.
Five Playable Characters.
Four Spyro Breath Attacks: Fire, Ice, Electricity and the all-new Water.
New Power-Ups: Including the supercharged Horn Dive, explosive Brimstone Bombs, and deadly Ice Shards.
All-New Spyro Abilities: Wall Kick, Tail Swing and Ledge Grab.
New Gadgets: Including Dragonball for rolling ball madness and the Aqualung for unlimited underwater action.
And brand new enemies!

*Play A Hero’s Tail from US Amazon for Gamecube, PS2, Xbox. Or UK Amazon for PS2.

10. Shadow Legacy

Nintendo DS release: 2005.

Plot: Spyro Shadow Legacy introduces role-playing elements to the Dragon Realms, offering Spyro fans an “RPG light” experience with all new gameplay features. By fighting and defeating creatures in the game, players will earn experience points that improve Spyro’s strength and abilities.

This RPG element will allow players to use their experience to build Spyro’s new magical powers and martial arts combat abilities as the game progresses. [Source: Amazon]

Features:
Spyro Shadow Legacy introduces role-playing elements to the Dragon Realms, offering Spyro fans an “RPG light” experience with all new gameplay features. By fighting and defeating creatures in the game, players will earn experience points that improve Spyro’s strength and abilities.
This RPG element will allow players to use their experience to build Spyro’s new magical powers and martial arts combat abilities as the game progresses.
Spyro Shadow Legacy for Nintendo DS leverages all of the technical innovations of the Nintendo DS, including dual screen, touch screen, wireless capabilities and 3D graphics. With touch screen controls, players can draw symbols to cast spells or use the second screen as an overhead map.
Players can utilize the Nintendo DS wireless capabilities to trade collectible creatures with other players nearby.

*Play Shadow Legacy on Nintendo DS from US Amazon or UK Amazon.

11. The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning

Nintendo DS release: 2006.

Plot: The Legend of Spyro A New Beginning explores the true origins of Spyro as you embark on a dangerous, combat-driven quest that will bring you face to face with the Dark Master’s ultimate creation, Cynder.

Experience the true power of the purple dragon as you unleash devastating fury attacks, upgradeable breaths & ground to aerial melee combos in a frenzied battle with hordes of menacing enemies and bone-chilling bosses. It’s an epic and cinematic gameplay experience. [Source: Amazon]

Features:
Combat & Upgrade System allows increased power and variety of moves & attacks.
Elemental upgradeable breath attacks (Earth, Fire, Ice, Electricity).
Massive, long-range fury attacks.
Flurry of ground and aerial melee attacks and combos.
Non-stop, explosive action with a deeper combat experience & bone-chilling boss battles.

*Play The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning from US Amazon for Gamecube, NDS, PS2, Xbox. Or UK Amazon for NDS, PS2, Xbox, GBA, Gamecube.

12. The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night

Released: 2007.

Plot: When darkness descends, a true hero must rise! As the Night of Eternal Darkness approaches, Spyro is haunted by recurring visions of an impending evil. He must master powerful new abilities on an epic quest to find the Well of Souls and prevent Gaul, the Ape King, from resurrecting the Dark Master.

Join Spyro on the next chapter in his journey to find the True Dragon within [Source: Amazon]

Features:
New Attacks: All 4 upgradeable breath attacks have been refreshed with new elemental melee moves.
Dragon Time: Spyro can now literally bend time at will!
Engage Dragon Time to dodge attacks, out-maneuver enemies or solve tricky time-based environmental puzzles.
Dragon Time introduces an entirely new dynamic to the action!
New enemies and boss battles: Skabb the Pirate and Gaul the Ape King!
Explore your World: Eternal Night features an added degree of exploration and puzzle solving.

*Play The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night from US Amazon for PS2, Nintendo Wii, NDS, GBA. Or UK Amazon for Wii, PS2, NDS, GBA.

13. The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon

Released: 2008.

Plot: Three long years have passed since Spyro and Cynder were trapped in the crystal, since then Malefor has unleashed his evil onto the world. In this third chapter of the epic Legend of Spyro trilogy, Spyro must fulfill his destiny and face the Dark Master.

As evil spreads over the world, Spyro and Cynder must discover new abilities and unlock their true powers to defeat Malefor and stop him from destroying the world. [Source: Amazon]

Features: Fly at anytime: Players can now fly at any time with Spyro and Cynder. Co-op Play: Players have the option of completing the game as either Spyro or Cynder, giving them more freedom to explore Spyro¿s world in completely new ways.

*Play The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon from US Amazon for PS3, Xbox360, Wii, PS2, NDS. Or UK Amazon for PS3, Xbox360, Wii, NDS.

14. Spyro Trilogy Reignited

Xbox One/PS4 release: November 2018 | Nintendo Switch release date: September 3, 2019.

Description: SPYRO is bringing the heat like never before in the SPYRO Reignited Trilogy game collection. Rekindle the fire with the original three games, SPYRO 1, SPYRO 2: Ripto’s Rage! and SPYRO: Year of the Dragon. Explore the expansive realms, re-encounter the fiery personalities and relive the adventure in fully remastered glory. Because when there’s a realm that needs saving, there’s only one dragon to call. [Source: Amazon]

Features:
Spyro’s back and he’s all scaled up!
The original roast master is back! Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD. Spyro is bringing the heat like never before in the Spyro (TM) Reignited Trilogy game collection.
All 3 original Spyro games fully remastered in HD.
Includes Spyro 1, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.
100+ levels, remastered with breathtaking graphical updates and improved gameplay controls.

Play Spyro Reignited Trilogy

*Available for Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch from: US Amazon and UK Amazon.

Please note: Internet access required as game requires content download. Spyro 1 is included on the physical disc. Spyro 2 and 3 are digital versions, so will need to be downloaded and installed after purchase.

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