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24 games like Final Fantasy XVI (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 XVI 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 same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

24 games have both

6110039100Players →Popularity →The Elder Scrolls IV: Ob…Fable - The Lost ChaptersTales of Zestiria

Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

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.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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The short version

  • Closest match: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, which made by the same studio, Square Enix.
  • Final Fantasy XVI is tagged Action RPG, Spectacle fighter, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy, JRPG, RPG, Dark 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.
  • 9 are from the same studio: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139..., Final Fantasy Type-0, FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, Final Fantasy XIII, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE, FINAL FANTASY IX.

Why players value Final Fantasy XVI

The five things Steam players tag Final Fantasy XVI 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.

  1. Action RPG
  2. Spectacle fighter
  3. Story Rich
  4. Action
  5. Fantasy
Final Fantasy XVI at a glance
ReceptionMostly Positive on Steam (78% of 33,368)
Watch-outsplayers report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes
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

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. 1

    FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 12 player tags including RPG, Action RPG and JRPG; released around the same time (2022).

    Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.

    FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE at a glance
    Released2022StudioSquare Enix
    Player sentiment87% positive of 51,905Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 51,905)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 5 of 5 — Action RPG, Spectacle fighter, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, Action RPG, JRPG, Singleplayer, Action-Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $39.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGAction RPGJRPGParty-Based RPGSpectacle fighterThird Person3DFantasy

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  2. 2

    KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2024).

    KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.

    KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- at a glance
    Released2024StudioSquare Enix
    Player sentiment87% positive of 12,072Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 12,072)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: Action, RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $49.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGJRPGGreat SoundtrackEmotionalStory RichFantasy3DMagic

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  3. 3

    NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Story Rich and RPG; released around the same time (2021).

    The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking book, to search for the "Sealed verses" in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl.

    NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... at a glance
    Released2021StudioSquare Enix
    Player sentiment88% positive of 28,344Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 28,344)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 3 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action

    Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Action, RPG, JRPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $59.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:Great SoundtrackStory RichRPGJRPGHack and SlashDark FantasyAction RPGViolent

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  4. 4

    Final Fantasy Type-0

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 11 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
    Released2011StudioSquare Enix
    Player sentiment63% positive of 3,184Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: Mixed (63% of 3,184)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, Action, JRPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $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 XVI:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichAction RPGThird PersonHack and SlashDrama

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  5. 5

    FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy.

    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
    Released2018StudioSquare Enix
    Player sentiment83% positive of 57,999Price$34.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 57,999)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, Open World, JRPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $34.99 — $15.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackAction RPGThird PersonHack and Slash

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  6. 6

    Black Myth: Wukong

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Action RPG, RPG and Story Rich; released around the same time (2024).

    Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.

    Black Myth: Wukong at a glance
    Released2024StudioGame Science
    Player sentiment96% positive of 1,209,348Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 9.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 1,209,348)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: Mythology, Action RPG, Action, Souls-like, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $59.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:Action RPGRPGStory RichDramaDark Fantasy3DFantasyHack and Slash

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  7. 7

    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG.

    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
    Released2016StudioCapcom
    Player sentiment88% positive of 49,002Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 49,002)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Character Customization, Fantasy, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $29.99 — $20.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGFantasyAction RPGDark FantasyThird PersonMagicGreat SoundtrackStory Rich

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  8. 8

    Final Fantasy XIII

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Great Soundtrack.

    Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.

    Final Fantasy XIII at a glance
    Released2009StudioSquare Enix
    Player sentiment75% positive of 19,914Price$15.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 19,914)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Female Protagonist, Linear, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $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 XVI:JRPGRPGGreat SoundtrackFantasyStory RichCinematicThird PersonAction RPG

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  9. 9

    FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and JRPG.

    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
    Released2014StudioSquare Enix
    Player sentiment87% positive of 85,571Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 85,571)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: MMORPG, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Character Customization, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $19.99 — $30.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGFantasyJRPGStory RichMagicThird PersonAction RPG

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  10. 10

    God of War

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Story Rich, Third Person and RPG.

    His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

    God of War at a glance
    Released2005StudioSanta Monica Studio
    Player sentiment96% positive of 184,172Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 184,172)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Mythology, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $49.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:Story RichThird PersonRPGHack and SlashViolentFantasyAction RPGEmotional

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  11. 11

    Middle-earth: Shadow of War

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.

    Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

    Middle-earth: Shadow of War at a glance
    Released2017StudioMonolith Productions
    Player sentiment89% positive of 116,690Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 116,690)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, RPG, Singleplayer, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $4.99 — $45.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGFantasyThird PersonViolentStory RichHack and SlashAction RPGDark Fantasy

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  12. 12

    FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both 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
    Released2018StudioSquare Enix
    Player sentiment89% positive of 10,211Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 10,211)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 3 of 5 — Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $49.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackParty-Based RPGThird Person

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  13. 13

    Two Worlds Epic Edition

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 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
    Released2009StudioReality Pump Studios
    Player sentiment78% positive of 5,919Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 5,919)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $14.99 — $35.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGFantasyThird PersonAction RPGStory RichDark FantasyMagicHack and Slash

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  14. 14

    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

    Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Story Rich, Fantasy and RPG; released around the same time (2025).

    Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at a glance
    Released2025StudioSandfall Interactive
    Player sentiment95% positive of 277,064Price$47.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 277,064)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: Turn-Based Combat, Story Rich, Fantasy, RPG, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $47.99 — $2.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:Story RichFantasyRPGJRPGAction RPGParty-Based RPGDark Fantasy3D

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  15. 15

    Metaphor: ReFantazio

    Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Story Rich; released around the same time (2024).

    After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.

    Metaphor: ReFantazio at a glance
    Released2024StudioATLUS
    Player sentiment90% positive of 42,897Price$69.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 42,897)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 3 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Turn-Based Combat, Anime, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $69.99 — $20.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGJRPGStory RichDark FantasyParty-Based RPGAction RPGFantasyThird Person

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  16. 16

    Tales of Zestiria

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Fantasy.

    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
    Released2015StudioBANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.
    Player sentiment80% positive of 9,312Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 9,312)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: JRPG, Anime, RPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $49.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:JRPGRPGFantasyStory RichAction RPGGreat SoundtrackHack and SlashThird Person

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  17. 17

    DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and JRPG; released around the same time (2020).

    The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!

    DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT at a glance
    Released2020StudioCyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.
    Player sentiment93% positive of 58,245Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 58,245)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: Action, RPG, Anime, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $19.99 — $30.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGStory RichJRPGGreat SoundtrackAction RPGFantasyThird Person

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  18. 18

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Fantasy.

    You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at a glance
    Released2015StudioCD Projekt RED
    Player sentiment97% positive of 885,535Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 885,535)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Mature — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $49.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGStory RichFantasyGreat SoundtrackThird PersonAction RPGDark FantasyMagic

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  19. 19

    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009)

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Great Soundtrack.

    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
    Released2009StudioBethesda Game Studios
    Player sentiment95% positive of 52,982Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 52,982)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $14.99 — $35.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGFantasyGreat SoundtrackMagicStory RichAction RPGThird PersonDark Fantasy

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  20. 20

    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009)

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Great Soundtrack.

    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
    Released2009StudioBethesda Game Studios®
    Player sentiment95% positive of 52,989Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 52,989)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $19.99 — $30.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGFantasyGreat SoundtrackMagicStory RichAction RPGThird PersonDark Fantasy

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  21. 21

    FINAL FANTASY IX

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square Enix; both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 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
    Released2016StudioSquare Enix
    Player sentiment95% positive of 14,266Price$20.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 14,266)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 3 of 5 — Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: JRPG, Story Rich, Great Soundtrack, Fantasy, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $20.99 — $29.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:JRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackFantasyRPGParty-Based RPG

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  22. 22

    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Fantasy, Third Person and RPG.

    Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor at a glance
    Released2014StudioFeral Interactive
    Player sentiment93% positive of 96,948Price$3.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 96,948)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $3.99 — $46.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:FantasyThird PersonRPGAction RPGHack and SlashStory RichDark FantasyMagic

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    Gothic 1

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.

    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
    Released2001StudioPiranha Bytes
    Player sentiment93% positive of 18,311Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 18,311)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Classic, Atmospheric, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $19.99 — $30.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGFantasyThird PersonDark FantasyStory RichMagicGreat SoundtrackAction RPG

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    Fable - The Lost Chapters

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.

    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
    Released2011StudioLionhead Studios
    Player sentiment92% positive of 8,277Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 8,277)

    Matches Final Fantasy XVI on: 4 of 5 — Action RPG, Story Rich, Action, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Final Fantasy XVI: $9.99 — $40.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Final Fantasy XVI:RPGFantasyThird PersonMagicStory RichGreat SoundtrackAction RPGDark Fantasy

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Common questions

What game is most like Final Fantasy XVI?

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, 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 XVI" 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 XVI. 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 XVI do?

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139..., Final Fantasy Type-0, FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, Final Fantasy XIII, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE, FINAL FANTASY IX 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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