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What is the best Spyro the Dragon game?

By YPB Team

Spyro the Dragon has been a gaming icon since his 1998 debut on PlayStation. Whether you grew up with the original trilogy, discovered the darker Legend series, or fell in love all over again with the Reignited Trilogy remaster, vote for the Spyro game that means the most to you.

  1. Spyro the Dragon — ranked #11
    Spyro the Dragon
    The 1998 PS1 original that introduced the purple dragon to the world — a colorful, inventive platformer that set the gold standard for the franchise.
    1000pts
  2. Spyro Reignited Trilogy — ranked #22
    Spyro Reignited Trilogy
    The acclaimed 2018 remaster that rebuilt all three original PS1 games from the ground up with stunning visuals, new music, and modernized controls.
    969pts
  3. Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly — ranked #33
    Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly
    The troubled 2002 PS2 entry plagued by a rushed development cycle, framerate issues, and missing content — the low point of the classic era.
    785pts
  4. The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon — ranked #44
    The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon
    The 2008 conclusion to the Legend trilogy, introducing free-flight mechanics and a co-op mode with Cynder for a satisfying finale.
    785pts
  5. Spyro: A Hero's Tail — ranked #55
    Spyro: A Hero's Tail
    The 2004 PS2 game that attempted to recapture the original trilogy's magic with some success, though it never quite matched Insomniac's originals.
    692pts
  6. The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning — ranked #66
    The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning
    The 2006 reboot that reimagined Spyro as a serious action-adventure hero with elemental powers, kicking off a darker trilogy.
    600pts
  7. The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night — ranked #77
    The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night
    The 2007 middle chapter of the Legend trilogy, deepening the lore and action while leaning into a more cinematic tone.
    600pts
  8. Spyro: Year of the Dragon — ranked #88
    Spyro: Year of the Dragon
    The 2000 PS1 finale of the original trilogy, introducing new playable characters, bigger worlds, and one of the finest platforming experiences of its generation.
    373pts
  9. Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! — ranked #99
    Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!
    The 1999 sequel that expanded the world with richer hub areas, more gameplay variety, and the perfect balance of charm and challenge.
    231pts
  10. Spyro: Season of Ice — ranked #1010
    Spyro: Season of Ice
    The 2001 Game Boy Advance debut of the series by Digital Eclipse, in which Spyro rescues fairies frozen by the evil Grendor across the Fairy Realms.
  11. Spyro 2: Season of Flame — ranked #1111
    Spyro 2: Season of Flame
    The 2002 Game Boy Advance sequel in which Spyro recovers the stolen fireflies of the Dragon Realms and learns new breath elements to foil Ripto.
  12. Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs — ranked #1212
    Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs
    The 2003 Game Boy Advance adventure, the last made by Digital Eclipse, in which Spyro collects the Heart of each land to stop Ripto's Rhynocs.
  13. Spyro Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy — ranked #1313
    Spyro Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy
    The 2004 Game Boy Advance crossover by Vicarious Visions in which Spyro teams up with Crash Bandicoot against Ripto and Neo Cortex, linked with Crash Purple.
  14. Spyro: Shadow Legacy — ranked #1414
    Spyro: Shadow Legacy
    The 2005 Nintendo DS role-playing adventure in which Spyro levels up, learns spells and combat moves, and rescues friends trapped in the Shadow Realm.

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