Final Fantasy is one of the most beloved and played game series ever made, and with sixteen mainline titles at the time of writing, and numerous spinoffs there’s no shortage of games to play. However, if you are looking for something similar to Final Fantasy, luckily the genre-definition JRPG has inspired a lot of other titles.
From AAA competitors, homages from Square Enix, and small indie productions, Final Fantasy has influenced hundreds of games over the years. We’ve curated a shortlist of titles you should check out if you’re looking for the best games like Final Fantasy.
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The Octopath Traveller series is a love letter to classic Final Fantasy, from its days as a pixel art RPG. Primarily a handheld series, which debuted on Switch, Stadia, and Android, the games were eventually released on Steam where they’re an ideal Steam Deck RPG.
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Another turn-based game inspired by classic Final Fantasy, Sea of Stars uses a hyper-bright color palette and more modern animation techniques to create a sleek and stylish RPG. With a budget far beyond what you’d expect from an indie game, this is a must-play for FF fans.
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A game that mashed up Final Fantasy mechanics with the iconic Disney Characters, the Kingdom Hearts games are one of the most ambitious crossovers ever put to code. And, some of the games even feature cameos from Final Fantasy characters.
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One of the most recent titles on the list, Eiyuden Chronicle reminds of the grandeur of something like Final Fantasy Tactics or Suikoden, but with all the modern trappings to make it a must-play for FF fans.
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Another iconic RPG series, the Persona games are must-plays if you’re looking for a more unique setting for your next JRPG adventure. With numerous remasters and recent titles, the any of the games from Persona 3 to Persona 5 are a great starting point.
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Another Final Fantasy spiritual successor by Square Enix, Bravely Default channels the look and feel of the originals while enhancing with modern sprites and on modern platforms. A 3DS exclusive, it’s a little harder to get into than many games on this list, but perfect if you’re on that Nintendo Handheld life.
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The Shin Megami Tensei series is a long and varied series of JRPG titles that combine classic RPG gameplay with the ability to recruit your enemies to your party. While a huge number of the SMT series is unavailable on PC or modern consoles, recent ports and releases such a sSoul Hackers 2 and Shin Megami Tensei V have brought a new audience to the titles.
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Final Fantasy’s cutesy cousin, The Dragon Quest series continues to hold the torch for Square Enix as the premier turn-based traditional JRPG. With iconic monsters, different stories each game, and a huge number of entries, this is the closest thing to Final Fantasy you can get that isn’t FF.
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A series of action role playing games that are more similar to the later Final Fantasy entries, Xenoblade Chronicles is an over-the-top fantasy romp with larger than life characters. It’s a fair bit less serious that most Final Fantasy games, but still captures the spirit.
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A unique series of RPGs that casts you as a psychic-powered child set to save the world, the Earthbound games use old-style JRPG mechanics that instantly remind of the first few Final Fantasy games. These titles are hard to find on modern consoles and platforms, but worth picking up if you spot them.
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The Tales series of games are Bandai Namco’s competitor to Final Fantasy. It brings a 3D role playing action to numerous consoles over the years. With over 18 entries in the series at the time of writing, the series crosses numerous universes and stories to bring players a truly unique fantasy experience.
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