Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED (2026)
Every game below overlaps with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED 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.
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The short version
- Closest match: FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster, which made by the same studio, Square Enix.
- FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED is tagged RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer, Classic 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.
- 11 are from the same studio: FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster, FINAL FANTASY IX, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE, MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY, Final Fantasy XIII, NieR:Automata, FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, The Last Remnant, Final Fantasy Type-0, KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, Octopath Traveler.
Why players value FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
The five things Steam players tag FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- RPG
- Adventure
- JRPG
- Story Rich
- Turn-Based
| Reception | on Steam (76% of 5,605) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
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 X/X-2 HD Remaster
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including JRPG, Turn-Based Combat and Story Rich; released around the same time (2016).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (88% of 23,525)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: JRPG, Turn-Based Combat, Story Rich, RPG, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:JRPGTurn-Based CombatStory RichRPGGreat SoundtrackFantasyClassicTurn-Based
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FINAL FANTASY IX
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including JRPG, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2016).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 14,266)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: JRPG, Story Rich, Great Soundtrack, Fantasy, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $20.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:JRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackFantasyRPGClassicTurn-Based CombatTurn-Based
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FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy; released around the same time (2018).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (89% of 10,211)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackClassicAnimeTurn-Based
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Final Fantasy VIII
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Classic.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 9,497)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $11.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, controller and input (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:JRPGRPGClassicGreat SoundtrackTurn-BasedStory RichFantasyCard Game
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MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Anime; released around the same time (2017).
A team of veteran developers of the FINAL FANTASY franchise, headed by venerated producer Yoshinori Kitase, brings you MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY, a mobile RPG of unprecedented quality. The PC version comes 4K visuals and 60 FPS gameplay.
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY at a glance Released 2017 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 73% positive of 4,380 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (73% of 4,380)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: Free to Play, RPG, Fantasy, Multiplayer, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:RPGFantasyAnimeTurn-BasedJRPGCard GameStory RichTurn-Based Combat
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Final Fantasy XIII
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Great Soundtrack.
Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.
Final Fantasy XIII at a glance Released 2009 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 75% positive of 19,914 Price $15.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (75% of 19,914)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Female Protagonist, Linear, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $15.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:JRPGRPGGreat SoundtrackFantasyStory RichSci-fiTurn-Based CombatTurn-Based
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NieR:Automata
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Story Rich and RPG; released around the same time (2017).
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
NieR:Automata at a glance Released 2017 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 87% positive of 153,100 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (87% of 153,100)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Female Protagonist, Hack and Slash, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:Great SoundtrackStory RichRPGJRPGAnimeSci-fi
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FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy; released around the same time (2018).
Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION at a glance Released 2018 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 83% positive of 57,999 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (83% of 57,999)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, JRPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackAnime
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Ōkami
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Story Rich and Classic.
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Ōkami at a glance Released 2006 Studio Clover Studio Player sentiment 92% positive of 10,705 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (92% of 10,705)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich
Why players like it: Adventure, Mythology, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:Great SoundtrackStory RichClassicFantasyAnimeRPGJRPGRemake
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Story Rich.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 33,918)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: RPG, Sci-fi, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:RPGSci-fiStory RichClassicFantasyTurn-BasedGreat Soundtrack
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STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Story Rich.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 33,917)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: RPG, Sci-fi, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:RPGSci-fiStory RichClassicFantasyTurn-BasedGreat Soundtrack
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Chrono Trigger
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Classic; published by the same company.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 13,489)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Classic, Story Rich, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:JRPGRPGClassicStory RichGreat SoundtrackTurn-BasedFantasyAnime
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NieR: Automata
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Story Rich and RPG; published by the same company; released around the same time (2017).
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
NieR: Automata at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 87% positive of 153,070 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (87% of 153,070)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Female Protagonist, Hack and Slash, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:Great SoundtrackStory RichRPGJRPGAnimeSci-fi
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The Last Remnant
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Fantasy.
Mitra, yama, qsiti, sovani... These four races exist in one world. A world filled with Remnants — mysterious artifacts from an ancient era. Who created the Remnant? How long ago? And for what purpose? With these questions left unanswered, the Remnants became beneficial tools used for the good of civilization. The world was at peace...
The Last Remnant at a glance Released 2009 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 81% positive of 4,135 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (81% of 4,135)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Fantasy, Turn-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:JRPGRPGFantasyTurn-BasedGreat SoundtrackStory RichTurn-Based Combat
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Secret of Mana
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Great Soundtrack; published by the same company.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: (68% of 2,925)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:JRPGRPGGreat SoundtrackStory RichAnimeRemakeClassicFantasy
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Final Fantasy Type-0
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy.
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high quality gameplay and storytelling truly worthy of the FINAL FANTASY name.
Final Fantasy Type-0 at a glance Released 2011 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 63% positive of 3,184 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (63% of 3,184)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Action, JRPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichAnimeGreat SoundtrackRemake
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KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Great Soundtrack.
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- at a glance Released 2024 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 87% positive of 12,072 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (87% of 12,072)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich
Why players like it: Action, RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:RPGJRPGGreat SoundtrackStory RichFantasyAnimeClassic
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Tales of Symphonia
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Anime.
FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.
Tales of Symphonia at a glance Released 2003 Studio Namco Tales Studio Player sentiment 85% positive of 5,196 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (85% of 5,196)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Anime, Story Rich, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:JRPGRPGAnimeStory RichFantasyGreat SoundtrackClassic
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DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Anime and Story Rich; released around the same time (2020).
The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT at a glance Released 2020 Studio CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd. Player sentiment 93% positive of 58,245 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 58,245)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich
Why players like it: Action, RPG, Anime, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:RPGAnimeStory RichJRPGGreat SoundtrackFantasy
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Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Story Rich; released around the same time (2015).
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition is the capstone title in Harebrained Schemes' Shadowrun series - and now includes the all-new, 6+ hr Shadows of Hong Kong Bonus Campaign. Experience the most impressive Shadowrun RPG yet, hailed as one of the best cRPG / strategy games of 2015!
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition at a glance Released 2015 Studio Harebrained Schemes Player sentiment 87% positive of 4,839 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (87% of 4,839)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: RPG, Cyberpunk, Turn-Based, Isometric, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:RPGTurn-BasedStory RichTurn-Based CombatSci-fiGreat SoundtrackFantasy
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Octopath Traveler
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2018).
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Octopath Traveler at a glance Released 2018 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,150 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (86% of 17,150)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Pixel Graphics, Turn-Based, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:RPGJRPGTurn-BasedStory RichTurn-Based CombatGreat SoundtrackAnime
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 10 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (94% of 10,375)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: JRPG, Story Rich, RPG, Anime, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:JRPGStory RichRPGAnimeGreat SoundtrackTurn-BasedFantasyClassic
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Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Classic and Turn-Based Combat.
Fallout® 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed game that took RPG'ing out of the dungeons and into a dynamic, apocalyptic retro-future. It's been 80 long years since your ancestors trod across the wastelands.
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game at a glance Released 2009 Studio Black Isle Studios Player sentiment 94% positive of 17,454 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 17,454)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, Story Rich, Turn-Based
Why players like it: RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Classic, Isometric, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:RPGClassicTurn-Based CombatTurn-BasedStory RichSci-fiGreat Soundtrack
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Trials of Mana
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Anime.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (91% of 5,755)
Matches FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Anime, Action RPG, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED:RPGJRPGAnimeRemakeFantasyGreat SoundtrackStory RichClassic
Common questions
What game is most like FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED?
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Square Enix. 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 VIII - REMASTERED" 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 VIII - REMASTERED. 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 VIII - REMASTERED do?
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster, FINAL FANTASY IX, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE, MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY, Final Fantasy XIII, NieR:Automata, FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, The Last Remnant, Final Fantasy Type-0, KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, Octopath Traveler are also from Square Enix, 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.