Disgaea

Disgaea
Disgaea 3 logo for English version of the series
GenreTactical role-playing game
DeveloperNippon Ichi Software
Publishers
PlatformsMicrosoft Windows, MacOS, Linux, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, Android, iOS
First releaseDisgaea: Hour of Darkness
January 30, 2003
Latest releaseDisgaea Mayhem
January 29, 2026

Disgaea (魔界戦記ディスガイア, Makai Senki Disugaia; lit. 'Hell Chronicles Disgaea') is a tactical role-playing video game series created and developed by Nippon Ichi. The series debuted in Japan on January 30, 2003, with Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, later re-released as Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness and Disgaea DS. One of Nippon Ichi's most popular franchises, it has branched off into both a manga and anime series. The Disgaea games are known for complex gameplay, extremely high maximum stats and humorous dialogue. The Disgaea series has shipped 5 million copies as of 2021.