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Games like Final Fantasy VII

1997 PlayStation

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.

What defines Final Fantasy VII:

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

The closest matches for Final Fantasy VII are Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II and Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Final Fantasy VII special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia

Strong character progression

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.

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.

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.

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