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2018PCSteam Deck playable88 % positive14.99 €

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.

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 Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VI. 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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Final Fantasy VI

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2022PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable91 % positive17.99 €

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

A classic JRPG with a large ensemble cast, a tyrannical empire, and a dramatic world-shattering plot. The Pixel Remaster polishes the 2D visuals and music while keeping the proven turn-based combat.

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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 VI

A party of several characters

A classic JRPG with a large ensemble cast, an iconic villain and a dramatic story set in a world blending magic and steampunk technology. This PC version is the mobile port with upgraded 2D graphics.

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.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

Turn-based combat

The direct sequel continues Estelle and Joshua's journey with an epic, emotional story and a large, lovable cast. The refined turn-based combat with orbment magic adds tactical depth, while the world and its characters take center stage.

Final Fantasy X-2

Strong character progression

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.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

Turn-based combat

A direct sequel to Trails of Cold Steel in which Rean and his friends are swept up in a civil war. Turn-based combat with character links, a richly populated world full of recurring characters, and a heavy focus on narrative define the experience.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

Turn-based combat

A classic JRPG following Class VII at a military academy, blending school life, field studies and a politically charged world into a long, character-driven story. The turn-based combat with linked party members is accessible yet pleasantly tactical.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

Turn-based combat

A sprawling, story-driven JRPG in which Rean returns as an instructor at a new military academy, following his students and old friends. Turn-based combat with character links and a richly interconnected series world are the focus.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

A party of several characters

The grand finale of the Erebonia arc, where Class VII's old and new members unite to stop a continent-wide war. A story-heavy JRPG with turn-based combat, a large cast, and deep ties to the wider series.

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