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1991 Classic

A classic SNES JRPG following dark knight Cecil, it pioneered the Active Time Battle system and tells a dramatic, emotional tale of betrayal and redemption with an ever-changing party. Its soundtrack is legendary.

What defines Final Fantasy IV:

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

The closest matches for Final Fantasy IV are Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, Suikoden II and Breath of Fire IV. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Final Fantasy IV special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars

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2025 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 49.99 € 👍 95 % Overwhelmingly positive, 1,785 reviews on Steam

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

Two classic JRPGs in HD: you recruit the 108 Stars of Destiny, grow your own headquarters, and live through political wars via turn-based battles and large-scale army clashes.

Suikoden II

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic JRPG with a gripping war story of friendship and betrayal. Over 100 recruitable characters, a growing home base, plus duels and army battles keep the gameplay varied.

Breath of Fire IV

Turn-based combat

A classic PlayStation JRPG with a hand-drawn look, following Ryu and Princess Nina through an emotional tale of war and dragon powers. Turn-based combat with dragon transformations and a master-apprentice skill system give it its own character.

Lost Sphear

Turn-based combat

A classic-style JRPG from Tokyo RPG Factory with active-time battles where positioning and range matter. You use the power of Memory to restore lost parts of the world.

Suikoden

A party of several characters

A classic JRPG where you recruit 108 Stars of Destiny, grow your own castle headquarters and lead a rebellion against an empire. Alongside turn-based party battles it features army battles and one-on-one duels.

Suikoden V

A party of several characters

A classic JRPG about a prince fighting to save his kingdom, where you recruit over 100 allies, grow your home base, and fight in turn-based battles and large-scale clashes. Its dense political story and the hunt for the 108 Stars of Destiny are the draw.

Lost Odyssey

Turn-based combat

A classic Japanese turn-based RPG from Hironobu Sakaguchi following the immortal mercenary Kaim in a world undergoing a magic-industrial revolution. Known for its moving "A Thousand Years of Dreams" short stories and an emotional, cinematic narrative.

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