Professor Layton Series: Complete Platform Guide (DS, 3DS, Switch, Mobile)

The Professor Layton puzzle-adventure series spans Nintendo DS, 3DS, Switch, and Mobile. Here is the definitive platform list in release order.

Nintendo DS (Original Trilogy + Prequel)

• Professor Layton and the Curious Village (2007 JP / 2008 WW)
• Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box / Pandora's Box (EU) (2007 JP / 2009 WW)
• Professor Layton and the Unwound Future / Lost Future (EU) (2008 JP / 2010 WW)
• Professor Layton and the Last Specter / Spectre's Call (EU) (2009 JP / 2011 WW) — **Prequel.**

Nintendo 3DS (Second Trilogy + Crossover)

• Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask (2011 JP / 2012 WW) — First 3DS entry. 3D models, daily puzzles.
• Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy (2013 JP / 2014 WW) — Finale of 2nd trilogy.
• Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (2012 JP / 2014 WW) — Crossover. 3DS exclusive.

Nintendo Switch (HD Remasters)

• Professor Layton and the Curious Village HD (2018 JP / 2019 WW)
• Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box HD (2019 JP / 2020 WW)
• Professor Layton and the Unwound Future HD (2020 JP / 2020 WW)
• Note: Last Specter, Miracle Mask, Azran Legacy, vs. PW **NOT** remastered on Switch yet.

Mobile (iOS / Android)

• Professor Layton and the Curious Village (2018) — HD Mobile port. Free start, pay to unlock full.
• Others not ported.

Other Platforms

• PC (Steam): Only via mobile ports (Curious Village) or emulation. No native ports.
• PS4: Only Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy (Spin-off, 2017/2018). Not main series.

Recommended Play Order

1. Curious Village → Diabolical Box → Unwound Future (Original Trilogy)
2. Last Specter (Prequel)
3. Miracle Mask → Azran Legacy (3DS Trilogy)
4. vs. Phoenix Wright (Crossover — play after Azran or standalone)
5. Katrielle's Mystery Journey (Spin-off, Switch/3DS/Mobile)