Hou (console) order Arc VN release date Original platform Original media Writer Notes
1 Onikakushi 2002-08-10 Windows N/A Ryuukishi07
2 Watanagashi 2002-12-19 Windows N/A Ryuukishi07
3 Tatarigoroshi 2003-08-15 Windows N/A Ryuukishi07
4 Taraimawashi 2007-02-22 PS2 (Matsuri) N/A
5 Tsukiotoshi 2007-02-22 PS2 (Matsuri) N/A
6 Someutsushi 2008-07-26 DS (Kizuna 1) Manga (2005-06-25 to 2006-07-25) Manga title: Onisarashi (鬼曝し編)
7 Himatsubushi 2004-08-13 Windows N/A Ryuukishi07
8 Meakashi 2004-12-30 Windows (Kai) N/A Ryuukishi07
9 Hirukowashi 2006-12-31 Windows (Rei) N/A Ryuukishi07
10 Kageboushi 2008-11-27 DS (Kizuna 2) (Someutsushi's answer.png.pngs arc)
11 Tsumihoroboshi 2005-08-14 Windows (Kai) N/A Ryuukishi07
12 Yoigoshi 2009-05-28 DS (Kizuna 3) Manga (2006-07 to 2007-08) Miyagi Kishiko (宮城 季詩子)
13 Minagoroshi 2005-12-30 Windows (Kai) N/A Ryuukishi07
14 Tokihogushi 2009-05-28 DS (Kizuna 3) N/A
15 Kakeratsumugi 2006-08-13 N/A N/A Ryuukishi07 (for Matsuribayashi parts) Fragments segment of Matsuribayashi, with added fragments that lead to Miotsukushi in Hou (console).
16 Matsuribayashi 2006-08-13 Windows (Kai) N/A Ryuukishi07
17 Miotsukushi (Omote) 2007-02-22 PS2 (Matsuri) N/A
18 Miotsukushi (Ura) 2010-02-25 DS (Kizuna 4) N/A
19 Saikoroshi 2006-12-31 Windows (Rei) N/A Ryuukishi07
20 Kotohogushi 2010-02-25 DS (Kizuna 4) N/A
21 Hajisarashi 2015-03-12 PS3/PSV (Sui) Short story on Matsuri's OST (2007-02-22)
22 Higurashi Outbreak 2014-08-17 Windows (Hou) Short story on Daybreak's OST (2007-04-22) Ryuukishi07
23 Hinamizawa Bus Stop 2014-08-17 Windows (Hou) Manga (2011-10-25) Ryuukishi07 Based on Higurashi's original script written before the whole series.
24 Kamikashimashi 2014-08-17 Windows (Hou) N/A Ryuukishi07
25 Batsukoishi 2006-12-31 Windows (Rei) N/A Ryuukishi07

This is a full list of all Higurashi VN arcs, taking as reference the contents and order they appear on in the Hou console ports for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.