Series
Professor Layton Games in Order
All 12 entries, oldest first.
The Professor Layton series has 12 entries in our database, from Professor Layton and the Curious Village to Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
· 93/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition
· 85/100
Earliest entry
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series. We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
12 games
88
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
85
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
93
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
84
Professor Layton and the Last Specter
85
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
Professor Layton Royale
82
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
82
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy
68
Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaire's Conspiracy
85
Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition
Upcoming
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Upcoming
Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Professor Layton games are there?
There are 12 games in the Professor Layton series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Professor Layton games in?
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series — later entries assume you know what happened in earlier ones.
Where should I start with Professor Layton?
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future is the best reviewed entry at 93/100, while Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.