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24 games like FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE (2026)

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Closest match: FINAL FANTASY IX, which made by the same studio, Square Enix.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE is tagged RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Great Soundtrack, Open World, Adventure 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.
9 are from the same studio: FINAL FANTASY IX, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster, FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED, Final Fantasy XIII, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, Octopath Traveler, FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, The Last Remnant, Final Fantasy Type-0.

Why players value FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

The five things Steam players tag FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE 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.

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JRPG
Fantasy
Singleplayer
Story Rich

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (89% of 10,211)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$49.99

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

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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.

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1
FINAL FANTASY IX
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 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: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 14,266)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 5 of 5 — RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: JRPG, Story Rich, Great Soundtrack, Fantasy, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $20.99 — $29.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:JRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackFantasyRPGClassicTurn-BasedParty-Based RPG
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2
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including JRPG, Story Rich and RPG; 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: Very Positive (88% of 23,525)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 5 of 5 — RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: JRPG, Turn-Based Combat, Story Rich, RPG, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $29.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:JRPGStory RichRPGGreat SoundtrackFantasyClassicTurn-BasedFemale Protagonist
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3
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
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 Story Rich; released around the same time (2019).
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: Mostly Positive (76% of 5,605)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 5 of 5 — RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $19.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGJRPGStory RichTurn-BasedGreat SoundtrackClassicFantasyAnime
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4
Tyranny
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Fantasy; released around the same time (2016).
Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.
Tyranny at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Obsidian Entertainment
Player sentiment 87% positive of 13,326 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 13,326)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Isometric, CRPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $29.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGStory RichFantasyReal-Time with PauseParty-Based RPGGreat SoundtrackTurn-BasedStrategy
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5
Final Fantasy XIII
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Female Protagonist.
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: Mostly Positive (75% of 19,914)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 5 of 5 — RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Female Protagonist, Linear, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $15.99 — $34.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:JRPGRPGFemale ProtagonistGreat SoundtrackFantasyStory RichThird PersonTurn-Based
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 11 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Classic.
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: Very Positive (91% of 33,918)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Sci-fi, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $9.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGStory RichClassicParty-Based RPGReal-Time with PauseThird PersonExplorationFantasy
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7
STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 11 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Classic.
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: Very Positive (91% of 33,917)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Sci-fi, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $9.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGStory RichClassicParty-Based RPGReal-Time with PauseThird PersonExplorationFantasy
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8
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and JRPG; released around the same time (2014).
Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 87% positive of 85,571 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 85,571)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 4 of 5 — RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Story Rich
Why players like it: MMORPG, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Character Customization, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $19.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGFantasyJRPGStory RichThird PersonExplorationFemale Protagonist
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9
Octopath Traveler
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, story-rich and strategy; shares 8 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: Very Positive (86% of 17,150)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 4 of 5 — RPG, JRPG, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Pixel Graphics, Turn-Based, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $59.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGJRPGTurn-BasedStory RichGreat SoundtrackStrategyAnimeParty-Based RPG
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10
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 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: Very Positive (83% of 57,999)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 5 of 5 — RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, JRPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $34.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackThird PersonAnime
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11
Trials of Mana
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 11 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: Very Positive (91% of 5,755)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 5 of 5 — RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Anime, Action RPG, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $49.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGJRPGAnimeRemakeFantasyGreat SoundtrackStory RichFemale Protagonist
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12
The Last Remnant
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both open world, fantasy, story-rich and strategy; 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: Very Positive (81% of 4,135)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 5 of 5 — RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
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 XII THE ZODIAC AGE:JRPGRPGFantasyTurn-BasedGreat SoundtrackStory RichStrategy
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13
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2018).
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: Very Positive (90% of 17,339)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, Card Game, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $19.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGStory RichFemale ProtagonistFantasyStrategyGreat SoundtrackTurn-Based
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14
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Party-Based RPG and Story Rich; released around the same time (2018).
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: Very Positive (88% of 20,041)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Party-Based RPG, Isometric, CRPG, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $19.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGParty-Based RPGStory RichFantasyTurn-BasedReal-Time with PauseExplorationGreat Soundtrack
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15
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Anime; released around the same time (2018).
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom at a glance
Released 2018 Studio LEVEL5 Inc.
Player sentiment 84% positive of 11,158 Price $59.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 11,158)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 5 of 5 — RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Anime, Adventure, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $59.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGJRPGAnimeFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackStrategyExploration
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16
Ōkami
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Story Rich and Female Protagonist.
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: Very Positive (92% of 10,705)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 5 of 5 — RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: Adventure, Mythology, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $9.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:Great SoundtrackStory RichFemale ProtagonistClassicFantasyAnimeRPGJRPG
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17
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Story Rich; released around the same time (2014).
Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.
Dragon Age: Inquisition at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 76% positive of 21,376 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 21,376)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Character Customization, Open World, Choices Matter, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $39.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGFantasyStory RichThird PersonStrategyFemale ProtagonistGreat Soundtrack
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Dragon Age Inquisition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Story Rich; released around the same time (2020).
Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.
Dragon Age Inquisition at a glance
Released 2020 Studio BioWare
Player sentiment 76% positive of 21,380 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 21,380)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Character Customization, Open World, Choices Matter, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $39.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGFantasyStory RichThird PersonStrategyFemale ProtagonistGreat Soundtrack
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19
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and strategy; 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: Very Positive (94% of 10,375)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 5 of 5 — RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: JRPG, Story Rich, RPG, Anime, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $19.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:JRPGStory RichRPGAnimeGreat SoundtrackTurn-BasedFemale ProtagonistFantasy
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Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Party-Based RPG and Fantasy; released around the same time (2018).
Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom!
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Owlcat Games
Player sentiment 78% positive of 35,118 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 35,118)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Party-Based RPG, Fantasy, CRPG, Isometric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $19.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGParty-Based RPGFantasyStory RichReal-Time with PauseStrategyTurn-BasedFemale Protagonist
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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 8 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: Mixed (63% of 3,184)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 5 of 5 — RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Action, JRPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $29.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichAnimeThird PersonGreat SoundtrackRemake
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Story Rich; released around the same time (2016).
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment 92% positive of 376,171 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 376,171)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $39.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackThird PersonClassicRemakeFemale Protagonist
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Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Fantasy; released around the same time (2014).
Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.
Divinity: Original Sin (Classic) at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Larian Studios
Player sentiment 92% positive of 11,898 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 11,898)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based, Co-op, Fantasy, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGTurn-BasedFantasyStrategyStory RichFemale Protagonist
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Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Story Rich.
Explore a stunning world, make complex moral choices, and engage in bone-crushing combat against massive and terrifying creatures. The Ultimate Edition includes Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening and all nine content packs.
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition at a glance
Released 2010 Studio BioWare
Player sentiment 86% positive of 31,317 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 31,317)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: $29.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE:RPGFantasyStory RichParty-Based RPGReal-Time with PauseStrategyFemale ProtagonistClassic
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FINAL FANTASY IX at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	95% positive of 14,266	Price	$20.99

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

FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	76% positive of 5,605	Price	$19.99

Tyranny at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Obsidian Entertainment
Player sentiment	87% positive of 13,326	Price	$29.99

Final Fantasy XIII at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	75% positive of 19,914	Price	$15.99

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

STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	BioWare
Player sentiment	91% positive of 33,917	Price	$9.99

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	87% positive of 85,571	Price	$19.99

Octopath Traveler at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	86% positive of 17,150	Price	$59.99

FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	83% positive of 57,999	Price	$34.99

Trials of Mana at a glance
Released	1995	Studio	Square
Player sentiment	91% positive of 5,755	Price	$49.99

The Last Remnant at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	81% positive of 4,135	Price	Not listed

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	CD PROJEKT RED
Player sentiment	90% positive of 17,339	Price	$19.99

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Obsidian Entertainment
Player sentiment	88% positive of 20,041	Price	$19.99

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	LEVEL5 Inc.
Player sentiment	84% positive of 11,158	Price	$59.99

Ōkami at a glance
Released	2006	Studio	Clover Studio
Player sentiment	92% positive of 10,705	Price	$9.99

Dragon Age: Inquisition at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	76% positive of 21,376	Price	$39.99

Dragon Age Inquisition at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	BioWare
Player sentiment	76% positive of 21,380	Price	$39.99

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

Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Owlcat Games
Player sentiment	78% positive of 35,118	Price	$19.99

Final Fantasy Type-0 at a glance
Released	2011	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	63% positive of 3,184	Price	$29.99

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment	92% positive of 376,171	Price	$39.99

Divinity: Original Sin (Classic) at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Larian Studios
Player sentiment	92% positive of 11,898	Price	Not listed

Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition at a glance
Released	2010	Studio	BioWare
Player sentiment	86% positive of 31,317	Price	$29.99

Common questions

What game is most like FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE?

FINAL FANTASY IX, 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 XII THE ZODIAC AGE" 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 XII THE ZODIAC AGE. 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 XII THE ZODIAC AGE do?

FINAL FANTASY IX, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster, FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED, Final Fantasy XIII, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, Octopath Traveler, FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, The Last Remnant, Final Fantasy Type-0 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.

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