Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Final Fantasy III (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Final Fantasy III on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Final Fantasy IV, which made by the same studio, Square.
- Final Fantasy III is tagged RPG, JRPG, Singleplayer, 2D, Adventure, Class-Based, Exploration, Fantasy by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 8 are from the same studio: Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy II, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VIII, Trials of Mana, Secret of Mana.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Final Fantasy IV
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 18 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Exploration; released around the same time (1991).
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Final Fantasy IV at a glance Released 1991 Studio Square Player sentiment 92% positive of 3,028 Price $17.99 RPGJRPGExplorationParty-Based RPG2DLore-RichTurn-Based CombatStory Rich
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Final Fantasy VI
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 17 player tags including RPG, 2D and JRPG; released around the same time (1994).
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Final Fantasy VI at a glance Released 1994 Studio Square Player sentiment 92% positive of 4,975 Price $17.99 RPG2DJRPGClass-BasedFantasyEmotionalExplorationPixel Graphics
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Final Fantasy V
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 17 player tags including RPG, JRPG and 2D; released around the same time (1992).
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Final Fantasy V at a glance Released 1992 Studio Square Player sentiment 90% positive of 2,493 Price $17.99 RPGJRPG2DClass-BasedPixel GraphicsExplorationParty-Based RPGEmotional
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Final Fantasy II
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 17 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Party-Based RPG; released around the same time (1988).
The original FINAL FANTASY II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Final Fantasy II at a glance Released 1988 Studio Square Player sentiment 82% positive of 3,501 Price $11.99 RPGJRPGParty-Based RPGExploration2DTurn-Based CombatFantasyClass-Based
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Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 13 player tags including Pixel Graphics, JRPG and Turn-Based Combat.
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition at a glance Released 2023 Studio Sabotage Studio Player sentiment 89% positive of 15,343 Price $34.99 Pixel GraphicsJRPGTurn-Based CombatParty-Based RPGStory RichRPG2DFantasy
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Chrono Trigger
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Story Rich.
The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
Chrono Trigger at a glance Released 1995 Studio Square Player sentiment 88% positive of 13,489 Price $14.99 JRPGRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackRetroTurn-BasedPixel GraphicsFantasy
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Omori
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 10 player tags including Story Rich, Pixel Graphics and Great Soundtrack.
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Omori at a glance Released 2020 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 88,417 Price $19.99 Story RichPixel GraphicsGreat SoundtrackRPG2DTurn-BasedParty-Based RPGExploration
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Grandia
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 10 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Turn-Based Combat.
GRANDIA HD Remaster brings enhanced visuals to both gameplay and cinematic videos.
Grandia at a glance Released 1997 Studio Game Arts Player sentiment 90% positive of 1,780 Price $19.99 RPGJRPGTurn-Based CombatStory RichGreat SoundtrackRemakeRetroFantasy
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Final Fantasy VIII
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Great Soundtrack.
It is a time of war. Galbadia, a Global Superpower, has declared war on Dollet, a country whose training academy is home to two personalities: the hot-headed Seifer and the 'lone wolf', Squall Leonhart. Both are equally at conflict with each other as their country is with Galbadia; to others, Squall appears lacking in team spirit, while...
Final Fantasy VIII at a glance Released 1999 Studio Square Player sentiment 88% positive of 9,497 Price $11.99 JRPGRPGGreat SoundtrackTurn-BasedStory RichFantasyRetroNostalgia
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DELTARUNE
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Story Rich, Great Soundtrack and Pixel Graphics.
Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-5 are available now, with more planned as free updates!
DELTARUNE at a glance Released 2025 Studio tobyfox Player sentiment 98% positive of 133,535 Price $24.99 Story RichGreat SoundtrackPixel GraphicsRPG2DEmotionalFantasyRetro
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Turn-Based Combat, Story Rich and Fantasy.
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at a glance Released 2025 Studio Sandfall Interactive Player sentiment 95% positive of 277,064 Price $47.99 Turn-Based CombatStory RichFantasyRPGExplorationJRPGLore-RichParty-Based RPG
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FINAL FANTASY IX
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including JRPG, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack.
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
FINAL FANTASY IX at a glance Released 2016 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 95% positive of 14,266 Price $20.99 JRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackFantasyRPGTurn-Based CombatTurn-BasedParty-Based RPG
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Trials of Mana
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Remake.
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.
Trials of Mana at a glance Released 1995 Studio Square Player sentiment 91% positive of 5,755 Price $49.99 RPGJRPGRemakeFantasyGreat SoundtrackStory RichParty-Based RPG
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FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE at a glance Released 2018 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,211 Price $49.99 RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackExplorationParty-Based RPGTurn-Based
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Secret of Mana
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (1993).
The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi is reborn as Secret of Mana! Originally released in 1993, Secret of Mana is by far the most popular title in the “Mana” series and has now undergone a much-awaited full 3D remake!
Secret of Mana at a glance Released 1993 Studio Square Player sentiment 68% positive of 2,925 Price $39.99 JRPGRPGGreat SoundtrackStory RichRemakeFantasyRetro
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FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including JRPG, Turn-Based Combat and Story Rich.
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows!
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster at a glance Released 2016 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 88% positive of 23,525 Price $29.99 JRPGTurn-Based CombatStory RichRPGGreat SoundtrackFantasyTurn-BasedRemake
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FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Story Rich.
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED at a glance Released 2019 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 76% positive of 5,605 Price $19.99 RPGJRPGStory RichTurn-BasedGreat SoundtrackFantasyTurn-Based CombatRemake
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Final Fantasy XVI
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Fantasy and JRPG.
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Final Fantasy XVI at a glance Released 2023 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 78% positive of 33,368 Price $49.99 Story RichFantasyJRPGRPGMagicEmotionalParty-Based RPGGreat Soundtrack
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Eternal Senia
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Great Soundtrack and Story Rich.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Eternal Senia at a glance Released 2015 Studio Sanctum Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,057 Price Free RPGGreat SoundtrackStory RichJRPG2DPixel GraphicsFantasy
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including JRPG, Story Rich and RPG.
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 94% positive of 10,375 Price $19.99 JRPGStory RichRPGGreat SoundtrackTurn-BasedFantasyTurn-Based Combat
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Gothic 1
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Story Rich.
War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...
Gothic 1 at a glance Released 2001 Studio Piranha Bytes Player sentiment 93% positive of 18,311 Price $19.99 RPGFantasyStory RichMagicGreat SoundtrackRetroNostalgia
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Party-Based RPG.
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic at a glance Released 2003 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,918 Price $9.99 RPGStory RichParty-Based RPGExplorationFantasyTurn-BasedGreat Soundtrack
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STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Party-Based RPG.
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic at a glance Released 2009 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,917 Price $9.99 RPGStory RichParty-Based RPGExplorationFantasyTurn-BasedGreat Soundtrack
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Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Fantasy.
Gather your party and get ready for the kick-ass new version of GameSpot's PC Game of the Year 2014. With hours of new content, new game modes, full voiceovers, split-screen multiplayer, and thousands of improvements, there's never been a better time to explore the epic world of Rivellon!
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition at a glance Released 2015 Studio Larian Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 32,922 Price $39.99 RPGTurn-BasedFantasyParty-Based RPGTurn-Based CombatStory RichGreat Soundtrack
Common questions
What game is most like Final Fantasy III?
Final Fantasy IV, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Square. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Final Fantasy III" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Final Fantasy III. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Final Fantasy III do?
Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy II, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VIII, Trials of Mana, Secret of Mana are also from Square, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.