Earth Defense Force

PS2 2003

The original. Simple Series budget release. Japan-only PS2.

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EDF 2 / Invaders from Planet Space

PS2 Vita 2005 / 2015

Japan PS2 original; Western Vita release in 2015.

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EDF: Tactics

PS2 2005 Spin-off

Strategy spin-off. Japan-only PS2 release.

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Earth Defense Force 2017

Xbox 360 2006 / 2007

The Western breakthrough. Cult classic. Xbox 360 exclusive.

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EDF: Insect Armageddon

Xbox 360 PS3 PC 2011 Spin-off

US-developed spin-off. Vicious Cycle Software.

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Earth Defense Force 2025

PS3 Xbox 360 2013 / 2014

Introduced four playable classes. PS3 & Xbox 360.

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EDF 4.1: Shadow of New Despair

PS4 PC 2015 / 2016

Enhanced EDF 2025. Recommended newcomer entry point.

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EDF: Iron Rain

PS4 PC 2019 Spin-off

Yuke's-developed spin-off. Darker tone. Steam available.

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Earth Defense Force 5

PS4 PC 2017 / 2019

Series high point. Best co-op. IGN 8.5/10.

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EDF: World Brothers

PS4 Switch PC 2021 Spin-off

Voxel art spin-off. Light-hearted co-op fun.

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Earth Defense Force 6

PS4 PS5 PC 2022 / 2024

Most ambitious EDF. Time-travel. IGN 8/10.

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EDF: World Brothers 2

PS4 Switch PC 2024 Spin-off

Sequel to World Brothers. Yuke's. January 2024.

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