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We filtered the 47 games similar to Chrono Trigger down to the 9 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Final Fantasy X, Shadowrun Returns and Breath of Fire III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chrono Trigger.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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Year 2008Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 5

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Chrono Trigger is Final Fantasy X — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Shadowrun Returns and Breath of Fire III follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Chrono Trigger

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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.

Final Fantasy X
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB95· 2
Year 2001Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square Electronic Arts

✓ 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

Shadowrun Returns
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicSci-FiFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB73· 8
Year 2013Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

Breath of Fire III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB60· 1
Year 1997Dev Capcom

✓ 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

Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasySci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 6.5KIGDB80· 4
Year 2014Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

Shadowrun: Hong Kong
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasySci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 87%· 4.8KIGDB78· 3OC82· 25
Year 2015Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMelee
IGDB76· 1
Year 2003Dev Webfoot Technologies · Atari, Inc.

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping combat magic

Jagged Alliance 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicSci-FiIsometricTactical
Year 1999Dev Sir-Tech Canada · Titan ComputerOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping fantasy world

Everhood
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloSci-FiIsometricMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31
Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping combat magic

Bloody Hell
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloSci-FiIsometricRangedMelee
Steam👍 98%· 6.8K
Year 2023Dev Pun IntendedPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

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