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Games like Final Fantasy IV

2021USK 6PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified91 % positive17.99 €

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.

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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Chained Echoes

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

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Breath of Fire IV

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.

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.

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

Strong, story-driven narrative

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.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

Strong, story-driven narrative

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.

Octopath Traveler

Fantasy setting

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.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

Strong, story-driven narrative

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.

Octopath Traveler II

Fantasy setting

Eight stories, a tactical turn-based battle system and the striking HD-2D look.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

Strong, story-driven narrative

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.

Lost Odyssey

Strong, story-driven narrative

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.