Pick based on what you value:
| Game | Platform | Best For | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fable (2004) / Anniversary (2014) | Xbox, PC | Classic hero journey, simple morality, charm | Dated mechanics; Anniversary is visual remaster only |
| Fable II (2008) | Xbox 360, PC | Best balance: open world, dog companion, co-op, deep economy | No PC port of Anniversary; 360 version via BC on Xbox One/Series |
| Fable III (2010) | Xbox 360, PC | Ruling a kingdom, streamlined combat, co-op | Simplified RPG systems; shorter |
| Fable Legends | Cancelled | — | Never released |
| Fable (202X reboot) | Xbox Series, PC | Modern reboot by Playground Games | Not released yet |
All are single-player focused (II/III have drop-in co-op). Avoid Legends—it was cancelled.