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Games like Final Fantasy II

1988

The second Final Fantasy tells a standalone story of rebellion and swaps traditional levels for a system where stats and skills grow through use. It introduced series staples like chocobos and Cid.

Turn-based combat
Lots of grind
Build variety
Pixel art

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In short: Games like Final Fantasy II

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Final Fantasy II special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Chained Echoes

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2022USK 12PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified88 % positive24.99 €

An indie JRPG in 16-bit style with a clever turn-based battle system and a grown-up story.

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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Strong soundtrack

A classic Japanese RPG with turn-based battles, a four-member party and a large, freely traveled 3D world in charming cel-shaded style. The quest to lift the king's curse is warm, humorous and very approachable.

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy - HD Remaster

Build variety

A classic JRPG built around the Brave and Default system, letting you save up turns or spend them in advance. A deep job system allows flexible party builds, now in an HD remaster with two new minigames.

Chrono Cross

Strong soundtrack

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.

8-Bit Adventures 2

Pixel art

A retro-styled JRPG inspired by NES, SNES and PS1 classics, featuring turn-based battles, a party of heroes and pixel art, with modern conveniences.

Bravely Default II

Build variety

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.

Phantasy Star II

Lots of grind

A classic 16-bit sci-fi JRPG set in the Algol star system, where a party of up to four heroes fights turn-based battles against an impending catastrophe. Known for sprawling, mazelike dungeons and heavy grinding, yet notable for its bold, dramatic story for its era.

Breath of Fire III

Build variety

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.

Octopath Traveler

Strong soundtrack

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.