Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Final Fantasy VIII (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Final Fantasy VIII 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 games like Final Fantasy VIII on a map
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
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The short version
- Closest match: FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED, which both open world, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric.
- Final Fantasy VIII is tagged JRPG, RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Turn-Based, Story Rich, 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.
- 8 are from the same studio: Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, Trials of Mana, Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy II.
Why players value Final Fantasy VIII
The five things Steam players tag Final Fantasy VIII 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.
- JRPG
- RPG
- Classic
- Singleplayer
- Great Soundtrack
| Reception | on Steam (88% of 9,497) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, controller and input |
| Price | $11.99 |
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 VIII - REMASTERED
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (76% of 5,605)
Matches Final Fantasy VIII on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $19.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGJRPGStory RichTurn-BasedGreat SoundtrackClassicFantasyRomance
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FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including JRPG, Story Rich and RPG.
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 on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: JRPG, Turn-Based Combat, Story Rich, RPG, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $29.99 — $18.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:JRPGStory RichRPGGreat SoundtrackFantasyClassicTurn-BasedRomance
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Chrono Trigger
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both science fiction, fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Classic; released around the same time (1995).
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 on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Classic, Story Rich, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $14.99 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:JRPGRPGClassicStory RichGreat SoundtrackRetroTurn-BasedFantasy
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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; released around the same time (2003).
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 on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: RPG, Sci-fi, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $9.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII: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 on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: RPG, Sci-fi, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $9.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGSci-fiStory RichClassicFantasyTurn-BasedGreat Soundtrack
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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 Story Rich; released around the same time (2003).
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 on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Anime, Story Rich, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $19.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:JRPGRPGStory RichFantasyGreat SoundtrackClassicEpic
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Secret of Mana
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Great Soundtrack.
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 on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $39.99 — $28.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:JRPGRPGGreat SoundtrackStory RichClassicFantasyRetro
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Gothic 1
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Classic and Fantasy; released around the same time (2001).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 18,311)
Matches Final Fantasy VIII on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Classic, Atmospheric, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $19.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGClassicFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackRetroNostalgia
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Trials of Mana
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy; released around the same time (1995).
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 on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Anime, Action RPG, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $49.99 — $38.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGJRPGFantasyGreat SoundtrackStory RichClassic
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FINAL FANTASY IX
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 14,266)
Matches Final Fantasy VIII on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: JRPG, Story Rich, Great Soundtrack, Fantasy, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $20.99 — $9.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:JRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackFantasyRPGClassicTurn-Based
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FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (89% of 10,211)
Matches Final Fantasy VIII on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $49.99 — $38.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackClassicTurn-Based
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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.
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 on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Classic, Isometric, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $9.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGClassicTurn-BasedStory RichSci-fiRetroGreat Soundtrack
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Final Fantasy III
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy.
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Final Fantasy III at a glance Released 1990 Studio Square Player sentiment 93% positive of 2,841 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (93% of 2,841)
Matches Final Fantasy VIII on: 4 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Singleplayer, 2D, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $17.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGJRPGFantasyNostalgiaRetroStory RichTurn-BasedGreat Soundtrack
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Final Fantasy IV
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Story Rich.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (92% of 3,028)
Matches Final Fantasy VIII on: 4 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Exploration, Party-Based RPG, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $17.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGJRPGStory RichFantasyNostalgiaRetroTurn-BasedGreat Soundtrack
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Final Fantasy V
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Retro.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (90% of 2,493)
Matches Final Fantasy VIII on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: RPG, Singleplayer, JRPG, 2D, Class-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $17.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report softlocks and broken quests, crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGJRPGRetroStory RichFantasyTurn-BasedGreat SoundtrackClassic
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Final Fantasy XIII
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 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 on: 4 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Female Protagonist, Linear, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $15.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:JRPGRPGGreat SoundtrackFantasyStory RichSci-fiTurn-Based
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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, Story Rich and JRPG.
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 on: 4 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Action, RPG, Anime, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $19.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGStory RichJRPGControllerGreat SoundtrackFantasy
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Ōkami
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 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 on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Adventure, Mythology, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $9.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:Great SoundtrackStory RichClassicFantasyRPGJRPG
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Little Big Adventure
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Story Rich, Retro and 1990's; released around the same time (1996).
Little Big Adventure is a retro action-adventure game originally released in 1994. Equipped with your Magicball, you will have to face the evil Dr. Funfrock to save your girlfriend and the world of Twinsun.
Little Big Adventure at a glance Released 1996 Studio Adeline Software International Player sentiment 88% positive of 454 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (88% of 454)
Matches Final Fantasy VIII on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Isometric, Adventure, Story Rich, Exploration, Comedy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $9.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:Story RichRetro1990'sRPG
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Final Fantasy VI
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (92% of 4,975)
Matches Final Fantasy VIII on: 4 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: RPG, 2D, Singleplayer, JRPG, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $17.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGJRPGFantasyNostalgiaRetroStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Card Game and Story Rich.
Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales at a glance Released 2018 Studio CD PROJEKT RED Player sentiment 90% positive of 17,339 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 17,339)
Matches Final Fantasy VIII on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, Card Game, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $19.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGCard GameStory RichFantasyGreat SoundtrackTurn-Based
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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Fantasy.
Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire at a glance Released 2018 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 20,041 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 20,041)
Matches Final Fantasy VIII on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: RPG, Party-Based RPG, Isometric, CRPG, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $19.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGStory RichFantasyTurn-BasedRomanceGreat Soundtrack
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Final Fantasy II
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (82% of 3,501)
Matches Final Fantasy VIII on: 3 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Party-Based RPG, Exploration, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Final Fantasy VIII: $11.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Final Fantasy VIII:RPGJRPGFantasyRetroNostalgiaStory RichTurn-Based
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The Last Remnant
Why it matched: 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 on: 4 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
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:JRPGRPGFantasyTurn-BasedGreat SoundtrackStory RichController
Common questions
What game is most like Final Fantasy VIII?
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED, on the evidence we have. It both open world, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric. 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" 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. 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 do?
Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, Trials of Mana, Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy II 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.