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2018 PC 14.99 € 👍 88 % Very positive, 11,200 reviews on Steam

A timeless classic JRPG in which a party of heroes hops across eras to prevent the end of the world. Active-time combo combat, multiple endings and a superb soundtrack set it apart; the PC version adds bonus dungeons.

What defines Chrono Trigger:

  • A party of several characters
  • Turn-based combat
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Fantasy setting
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The closest matches for Chrono Trigger are Another Eden Begins, Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia and Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Chrono Trigger special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Another Eden Begins

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2026 PCNintendo Switch 39.99 € 👍 68 % Mixed, 216 reviews on Steam

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic-style JRPG about time travel with command-based battles, with story work from Chrono Trigger writer Masato Kato. New Game+ lets you replay with your upgraded party and chase more than ten different endings.

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Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia

Turn-based combat

A classic JRPG where magic is created through song: Reyvateil heroines fight with music, and the Dive System lets you explore their inner worlds to deepen bonds. Its standout traits are the soundtrack and relationship-driven character development.

Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium

Turn-based combat

A classic 16-bit JRPG blending science fiction and fantasy, where you play young hunter Chaz and travel across several planets with a growing party. Its comic-panel cutscenes and combo techniques between party members make it stand out.

Final Fantasy X-2

Fantasy setting

The sequel to Final Fantasy X follows an all-female trio in a fast active-time battle system where you swap jobs mid-fight via Dresspheres. The tone is much lighter and poppier, with flexible mission order and incentives for multiple playthroughs.

Final Fantasy VII

Turn-based combat

A landmark JRPG in which Cloud and his allies take on the powerful Shinra corporation. The flexible Materia system, a dramatic epic and unforgettable music make it a classic.

Final Fantasy XIII-2

Turn-based combat

A JRPG with a fast paradigm-shifting battle system where you hop through time across different eras and timelines. You recruit monsters as allies and solve occasional puzzles and paradoxes along the way.

Chrono Cross

A party of several characters

Chrono Cross is a JRPG classic in which Serge hops between two parallel worlds while uncovering his own fate. Over 40 recruitable characters, an unusual element-based combat system instead of standard leveling, and a superb soundtrack set it apart.

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

Turn-based combat

This remake of the series opener follows siblings Estelle and Joshua as they travel Liberl to become Bracers. Turn-based battles, a warmly drawn world and extensive dialogue make it a character-driven JRPG.

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