Final Fantasy III
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
- Released
- 1990
- Developer
- Square
- Platforms
- 3 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- verified
- Download
- 1 GB
What is Final Fantasy III?
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 27 April 1990 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Square |
| Publisher | Square |
| Platforms | Nintendo Entertainment System, PC, Steam Deck |
| Genres | Role-Playing |
| Languages | 12 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q687559, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Final Fantasy III received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
- Camera Comfort
Hearing
- Custom Volume Controls
Input
- Partial Controller Support
- Keyboard Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
Difficulty
- Save Anytime
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | partial support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | verified |
| Download size | 1 GB |
| Add-on content | 1 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 120 most recent negative Steam reviews of Final Fantasy III on 30 August 2026 looking for recurring complaints. Nothing came up often enough to report: no theme was mentioned by more than 3% of them. That is not a claim that the game is bug-free, only that the people who disliked it were not agreeing about why.
Games like Final Fantasy III
24 games overlap with Final Fantasy III on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy VI and Final Fantasy V.
Common questions about Final Fantasy III
What platforms is Final Fantasy III on?
Final Fantasy III is available on Nintendo Entertainment System, PC, Steam Deck. It first released in 1990.
How much does Final Fantasy III cost?
$17.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Final Fantasy III?
93% of 2,841 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Final Fantasy III work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Final Fantasy III as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.
How big is the Final Fantasy III download?
1 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Final Fantasy III?
Final Fantasy III was developed by Square and published by Square.