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24 games like FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online 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: Swords of Legends Online, which both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is tagged MMORPG, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Character Customization, Fantasy, JRPG, Open World, Story Rich 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.
3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
4 are from the same studio: FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE, MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY, Final Fantasy Type-0.

Why players value FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

The five things Steam players tag FINAL FANTASY XIV Online 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.

MMORPG
RPG
Massively Multiplayer
Character Customization
Fantasy

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (87% of 85,571)
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

1
Swords of Legends Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 11 player tags including MMORPG, Character Customization and Action RPG.
Swords of Legends Online is an action MMORPG set in a breathtaking fantasy world with sophisticated combat mechanics and a unique storyline based on Chinese mythology.
Swords of Legends Online at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Wangyuan Shengtang Entertainment Technology CO.
Player sentiment 67% positive of 5,795 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: Mixed (67% of 5,795)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 5 of 5 — MMORPG, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Open World, Character Customization, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:MMORPGCharacter CustomizationAction RPGFantasyMassively MultiplayerRPGThird PersonStory Rich
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2
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Character Customization and Fantasy; released around the same time (2016).
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Capcom
Player sentiment 88% positive of 49,002 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 49,002)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Character Customization, Fantasy, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGCharacter CustomizationFantasyAction RPGThird PersonMagicExplorationStory Rich
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3
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 XIV Online on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, JRPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichAction RPGThird PersonOnline Co-Op
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4
The Elder Scrolls Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, MMORPG and Fantasy; released around the same time (2014).
Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Join millions of players in an online, fantasy RPG set in a vast living Elder Scrolls world.
The Elder Scrolls Online at a glance
Released 2014 Studio ZeniMax Online Studios
Player sentiment 81% positive of 161,491 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 161,491)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 5 of 5 — MMORPG, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, MMORPG, Open World, Fantasy, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, servers and connection (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGMMORPGFantasyExplorationMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationStory RichMagic
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5
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG.
The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning at a glance
Released Not recorded Studio Big Huge Games
Player sentiment 88% positive of 13,009 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 13,009)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Open World, Singleplayer, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGFantasyAction RPGThird PersonStory RichMagicCharacter CustomizationExploration
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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 7 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: Very Positive (89% of 10,211)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichExplorationThird PersonFemale Protagonist
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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 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and MMORPG; 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: Mostly Positive (73% of 4,380)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 4 of 5 — MMORPG, RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
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 XIV Online:RPGFantasyMMORPGJRPGStory RichCharacter CustomizationAction RPG
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8
Fable - The Lost Chapters
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2011).
Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?
Fable - The Lost Chapters at a glance
Released 2011 Studio Lionhead Studios
Player sentiment 92% positive of 8,277 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 8,277)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGFantasyThird PersonMagicStory RichAction RPGCharacter CustomizationExploration
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9
Guild Wars 2
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including MMORPG, RPG and Character Customization; released around the same time (2012).
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now!
Guild Wars 2 at a glance
Released 2012 Studio ArenaNet
Player sentiment 88% positive of 29,449 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 29,449)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 5 of 5 — MMORPG, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: MMORPG, Adventure, RPG, Character Customization, Free to Play — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: Free — free
Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:MMORPGRPGCharacter CustomizationFantasyThird PersonMassively MultiplayerCraftingOnline Co-Op
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10
Two Worlds II HD
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2011).
Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.
Two Worlds II HD at a glance
Released 2011 Studio Reality Pump Studios
Player sentiment 64% positive of 7,019 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: Mixed (64% of 7,019)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Third Person, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGFantasyThird PersonExplorationAction RPGCraftingStory RichMagic
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11
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; released around the same time (2011).
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 XIV Online on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Action, JRPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $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 XIV Online:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichAction RPGThird PersonMagic
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12
Monster Hunter: World
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Character Customization and Third Person; released around the same time (2018).
Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.
Monster Hunter: World at a glance
Released 2018 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment 89% positive of 516,159 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 516,159)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 4 of 5 — MMORPG, RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: Co-op, Multiplayer, Action, Open World, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGCharacter CustomizationThird PersonFantasyAction RPGExplorationJRPGMMORPG
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13
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Magic.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment 95% positive of 28,571 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 28,571)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Classic, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGFantasyMagicExplorationStory RichCharacter CustomizationAction RPGThird Person
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Exploration.
PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009) at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment 95% positive of 52,982 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 52,982)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGFantasyExplorationMagicCharacter CustomizationStory RichAction RPGThird Person
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009)
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Exploration.
PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Deluxe Edition, released in 2009.---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009) at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios®
Player sentiment 95% positive of 52,989 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 52,989)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGFantasyExplorationMagicCharacter CustomizationStory RichAction RPGThird Person
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16
The Lord of the Rings Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer and Fantasy; released around the same time (2012).
Join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the award-winning online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth.
The Lord of the Rings Online at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Standing Stone Games
Player sentiment 81% positive of 23,171 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 23,171)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 5 of 5 — MMORPG, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:MMORPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyRPGCharacter CustomizationExplorationStory RichOnline Co-Op
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17
Hogwarts Legacy
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Magic, Fantasy and RPG.
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Hogwarts Legacy at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Avalanche Software
Player sentiment 90% positive of 371,874 Price $5.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 371,874)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: Magic, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $5.99 — $14.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:MagicFantasyRPGCharacter CustomizationExplorationStory RichThird PersonAction RPG
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Tales of Zestiria
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Fantasy; released around the same time (2015).
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.
Tales of Zestiria at a glance
Released 2015 Studio BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.
Player sentiment 80% positive of 9,312 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 9,312)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: JRPG, Anime, RPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:JRPGRPGFantasyStory RichAction RPGThird PersonCharacter Customization
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Risen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.
Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
Risen at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Piranha Bytes
Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,815 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 10,815)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Gothic, Fantasy, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGFantasyThird PersonExplorationMagicAction RPGStory RichCharacter Customization
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Tales of ARISE
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Action RPG.
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Tales of ARISE at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
Player sentiment 87% positive of 36,720 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 36,720)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: Anime, JRPG, RPG, Action RPG, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:JRPGRPGAction RPGFantasyStory RichThird PersonMagicFemale Protagonist
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Mabinogi
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, RPG and MMORPG; released around the same time (2012).
Embark on amazing adventures, build lasting friendships or even find romance in this unique social game, where a welcoming community with thousands of devoted players await! Whoever you are, or whatever your heart’s desire, come express it in Mabinogi and start living your fantasy life!
Mabinogi at a glance
Released 2012 Studio NEXON Korea Corporation
Player sentiment 74% positive of 4,197 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 4,197)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 5 of 5 — MMORPG, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Anime, RPG, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:Massively MultiplayerRPGMMORPGFantasyCharacter CustomizationAction RPGJRPGStory Rich
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Two Worlds Epic Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.
... 300 years after Aziraal has been banished, a brother and sister are drawn into the conflict which has flared up between the Orcs and the free world. Kyra, the hero's younger sister, suddenly disappears in mysterious circumstances.«...If my family really belongs to the chosen ones, why then have we always been as poor as church mice?
Two Worlds Epic Edition at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Reality Pump Studios
Player sentiment 78% positive of 5,919 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 5,919)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGFantasyThird PersonAction RPGStory RichCharacter CustomizationMagicExploration
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG.
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning at a glance
Released 2020 Studio KAIKO
Player sentiment 77% positive of 8,147 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 8,147)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Action, Fantasy, Action RPG, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGFantasyAction RPGCharacter CustomizationThird PersonStory RichMagicExploration
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GreedFall
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Character Customization and Story Rich.
Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.
GreedFall at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Spiders
Player sentiment 76% positive of 21,984 Price $34.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 21,984)
Matches FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Character Customization, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Character Customization, Singleplayer, Choices Matter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online:RPGCharacter CustomizationStory RichFantasyThird PersonAction RPGFemale ProtagonistMagic
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Common questions

What game is most like FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?

Swords of Legends Online, on the evidence we have. It both open world, 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 XIV Online" 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 XIV Online. 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 XIV Online do?

FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE, MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY, 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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