What is the best game similar to Final Fantasy?

The closest game to Final Fantasy is Shining Force II, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Final Fantasy?

The three closest games to Final Fantasy are: 1. Shining Force II (95/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Persona 5 Royal (96/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Persona 4 Golden (95/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Final Fantasy's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 15 dimensions.

Is Persona 5 Royal similar to Final Fantasy?

Yes, very much so — Persona 5 Royal scores 96/100 similarity to Final Fantasy. They share 9 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Final Fantasy?

The best RPG games similar to Final Fantasy are Shining Force II, Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden and Hylics 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Final Fantasy attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.

How is similarity to Final Fantasy calculated?

We compare Final Fantasy against every game in our catalog using 15 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Final Fantasy experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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If Final Fantasy left you wanting more, this list of 40 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat tactical — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 15 attributes. Shining Force II comes closest (95/100).

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

Games like Final Fantasy

40 similar games foundUpdated June 2026

#1Shining Force II

iRank96

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyIsometric2D

Steam👍 100%· 14RAWG👍 91%· 32

Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 129KRAWG👍 95%· 530MC94IGDB94· 10OC94· 169

Year 2020Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling and visual third person, while skipping combat magic

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 97%· 85KIGDB90· 1OC88· 89

Year 2020Dev Atlus · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling and visual third person, while skipping combat magic

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 3.4K

Year 2020Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Steam itch.io

#5Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

iRank93

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnimeExplorationSkill TreeIsometric2D

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB92· 4

Year 2019Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, melee combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping combat magic

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 97%· 85KRAWG👍 88%· 608MC89IGDB90· 1OC88· 89

Year 2012Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling and visual third person, while skipping combat magic

100

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyAnimeIsometricPixel Art

Steam👍 72%· 1.7KIGDB76· 27OC75· 112

Year 2016Dev Tokyo RPG Factory · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: exploration and discovery.

Details →

Steam PS Nintendo

#8Octopath Traveler II

iRank91

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyAnimeExplorationIsometricPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 16KIGDB89· 6OC85· 119

Year 2023Dev ACQUIRE Corp. · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping skill tree progression

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 9.4KRAWG👍 86%· 423MC90

Year 1999Dev Square · Square EnixPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping combat tactical

Details →

Steam PS

#10Evoland

iRank82

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasySkill Tree2DIsometricPixel Art

Steam👍 83%· 5.9KIGDB80· 2

Year 2013Dev Shiro GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

Details →

Steam GOG itch.io

#11The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

iRank89

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 144MC85OC87· 10

Year 2006Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: combat magic.

Details →

Steam GOG PS

#12Hylics

iRank96

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometricPixel Art2D

Steam👍 98%· 8.6KRAWG👍 94%· 34

Year 2015Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person and visual topdown, while skipping combat magic

Details →

Steam

#13The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

iRank89

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnimeIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 4.3KRAWG👍 90%· 73MC80IGDB80· 1

Year 2015Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping combat magic

Details →

Steam GOG PS

#14Loren The Amazon Princess

iRank82

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime2D

Steam👍 82%· 612

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping exploration and discovery

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnimeExplorationPixel ArtIsometric2D

Steam👍 86%· 17KIGDB85· 9OC84· 122

Year 2018Dev Square Enix Business Division 11 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, while skipping combat magic

Details →

Steam Epic Xbox

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Final Fantasy?: The closest game to Final Fantasy is Shining Force II, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Final Fantasy?: The three closest games to Final Fantasy are: 1. Shining Force II (95/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Persona 5 Royal (96/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Persona 4 Golden (95/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Final Fantasy's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Persona 5 Royal similar to Final Fantasy?: Yes, very much so — Persona 5 Royal scores 96/100 similarity to Final Fantasy. They share 9 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Final Fantasy?: The best RPG games similar to Final Fantasy are Shining Force II, Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden and Hylics 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Final Fantasy attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to Final Fantasy calculated?: We compare Final Fantasy against every game in our catalog using 15 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Final Fantasy experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.