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1987 Classic

The origin of the legendary series: build a party of four Warriors of Light from chosen classes and battle through dungeons and an open overworld in turn-based fights. A classic, often punishing old-school JRPG with a surprising time-loop twist.

What defines Final Fantasy:

  • A party of several characters
  • Turn-based combat
  • Fantasy setting
  • Open world

The closest matches for Final Fantasy are Final Fantasy IV: The After Years, Pokémon Uranium and Monster Sanctuary. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Final Fantasy special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

94 %

2008 PlayStation 14.49 € 👍 62 % Mixed, 607 reviews on Steam

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Fantasy setting

A direct sequel to Final Fantasy IV in a classic retro style, told in episodic tales following the original heroes and their descendants. Traditional turn-based battles with rotating parties and plenty of nostalgia for fans of the original.

Pokémon Uranium

Turn-based combat

A large fan-made Pokémon-style adventure set in the Tandor region, with over a hundred new creatures, a gym badge challenge, and a darker nuclear-themed plot. It delivers classic turn-based monster-collecting battles with its own story and new typings.

Monster Sanctuary

A party of several characters

Monster Sanctuary blends monster collecting and training with Metroidvania exploration in a 2D pixel-art world. Its turn-based 3-vs-3 battles reward smart team composition and skill trees, while monster abilities unlock hidden areas of the map.

Bravely Default II

A party of several characters

A classic turn-based JRPG where a party of four uses the Brave and Default system to borrow or save up actions. The deep job system allows many combinations and rewards clever build crafting.

Octopath Traveler

A party of several characters

Eight travelers, each with their own story and path action, roam a fantasy world rendered in the striking HD-2D blend of pixel sprites and 3D dioramas. The Boost-and-Break system makes its turn-based battles surprisingly tactical.

Shining in the Darkness

Turn-based combat

An early first-person dungeon crawler where you explore a vast labyrinth, fight turn-based battles against monsters, and face the dark lord Dark Sol who threatens the kingdom.

Stranger of Sword City

A party of several characters

A first-person dungeon crawler with turn-based combat where you build a party of up to six custom heroes by choosing race, class and age. Its appeal lies in deep character building and demanding battles against powerful monsters.

Legend of Legaia

Turn-based combat

A classic PlayStation JRPG where Vahn and his companions try to save a world choked by a deadly mist. Its combat blends turn-based menus with fighting-game-style input combos that you chain together yourself.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake

Turn-based combat

Two foundational Dragon Quest adventures bundled together and rebuilt in the atmospheric HD-2D style. Classic menu-based battles and world exploration meet modern presentation and quality-of-life touches.

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