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More about this game →We filtered the 47 games similar to Chrono Trigger down to the 34 that fit the “Magic” category. Chrono Cross, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chrono Trigger.
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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to Chrono Trigger is Chrono Cross — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Chrono Trigger. Each one has been evaluated across 6 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting scifi
✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi
✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping setting scifi
✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, melee combat and ranged combat
The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Chrono Trigger, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.
Silverfall
RPG · Action RPG
Jagged Alliance 2
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
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RPG · Adventure
Persona 2: Innocent Sin
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
Final Fantasy III
RPG · Adventure
Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic
RPG · Adventure
King's Bounty: The Legend
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
Torchlight
RPG · Action RPG
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
RPG · Roguelike
SpellForce: The Order of Dawn
RPG · RTS
Final Fantasy Tactics
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
Fire Emblem
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
Legends of Eisenwald
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
Golden Sun
RPG · Adventure
Golden Sun: The Lost Age
RPG · Adventure
Trials of Mana
RPG · Adventure
War for the Overworld
RPG · Simulation
Divine Divinity
RPG · Action RPG