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Games like Pier Solar and the Great Architects

2014PCPlayStationXbox57 % positive

A classic 16-bit-style role-playing game in the spirit of the Mega Drive era: three friends set out to find herbs for a sick father and stumble into a larger mystery about ancient powers. It is a nostalgic homage to turn-based JRPGs.

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

The closest matches for Pier Solar and the Great Architects are Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy V. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pier Solar and the Great Architects special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Final Fantasy

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2021PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified95 % positive11.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Pier Solar and the Great Architects: turn-based combat, a party of several characters and a fantasy setting.

The Pixel Remaster of the first Final Fantasy brings the classic turn-based quest of four Warriors of Light to modern platforms with refreshed 2D visuals and a rearranged soundtrack. A simple but foundational JRPG experience.

Final Fantasy IV

Turn-based combat

A genre-defining classic following the dark knight Cecil on a quest involving crystals and betrayal, with Active Time Battle turn-based combat and a rotating party. The Pixel Remaster brings redrawn 2D visuals and refreshed music.

Final Fantasy V

Turn-based combat

The 1992 classic in Pixel Remaster form: its job system lets you freely switch and combine classes, making the turn-based battles highly flexible. It also offers a charming tale about four crystals, with redone graphics and music.

Final Fantasy VI

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.

Final Fantasy II

Turn-based combat

The Pixel Remaster of the 1988 classic tells a story of rebellion against a ruthless empire. Its standout feature is the unusual levelless growth system, where stats and weapon skills improve through use.

Final Fantasy IV

Turn-based combat

A classic JRPG built on the Active Time Battle system, telling the dramatic tale of the dark knight Cecil. This PC version is based on the 2007 remake with improved visuals, a Hard mode and autosaves.

Final Fantasy V

Turn-based combat

A classic Final Fantasy adventure whose job system lets you freely change character classes and mix abilities. This mobile/PC version is based on the GBA release with bonus content and upgraded graphics.

Breath of Fire III

Turn-based combat

A classic PlayStation JRPG following Ryu, last of the dragon clan, from childhood into adulthood. Standouts are the Dragon Gene system for combining transformations, the master-apprenticeship skill learning, and a charming, varied journey.

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