Dead Fantasy I introduces the first six characters. The fight takes place inside, and later outside, of an enormous, abandoned temple situated atop a tower.

Dead Fantasy II is the first segment to show the use of magic on both sides of the battle, and the first to feature a character not directly linked to the series' namesake franchises: Kairi of Kingdom Hearts.

Dead Fantasy III, which shows the first of a series of one-on-one battles between the different sides, was released alongside Dead Fantasy IV.

Dead Fantasy IV was released only one week after Dead Fantasy III and features the series' first male character: Cloud Strife.

The fifth installment is a direct sequel to Dead Fantasy III, and shows what happens to Tifa and Hitomi after their one-on-one battle in the cathedral. It introduces the first male Dead or Alive characters of the series.