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Games like Final Fantasy IV

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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.

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

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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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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd

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A story-heavy JRPG with turn-based combat that serves as an epilogue to the Liberl saga, following Kevin and Ries on a hunt for an ancient artifact. It offers the largest playable cast in the series up to that point and rewards fans of the earlier games with many callbacks.

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Fantasy setting

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.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

Turn-based combat

A direct sequel to Trails of Cold Steel in which Rean and his friends are swept up in a civil war. Turn-based combat with character links, a richly populated world full of recurring characters, and a heavy focus on narrative define the experience.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

Turn-based combat

The direct sequel continues Estelle and Joshua's journey with an epic, emotional story and a large, lovable cast. The refined turn-based combat with orbment magic adds tactical depth, while the world and its characters take center stage.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

Turn-based combat

A classic JRPG following Class VII at a military academy, blending school life, field studies and a politically charged world into a long, character-driven story. The turn-based combat with linked party members is accessible yet pleasantly tactical.

Chained Echoes

Fantasy setting

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

I Am Setsuna

Fantasy setting

A nostalgic throwback JRPG with a melancholy journey through a snowbound world, following a young woman chosen as a sacrifice. Its active-time battles with a momentum mechanic and gentle piano soundtrack define the mood.

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.

Suikoden II

Turn-based combat

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.

The Legend of Dragoon

Fantasy setting

A classic PlayStation JRPG with turn-based battles where precisely timed button presses (Additions) boost damage. Dragoon transformations unleash spectacular special attacks in a linear fantasy story.