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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 47 games similar to Final Fantasy III down to the 7 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Stories: The Path of Destinies, Pathologic 2 and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Final Fantasy III.

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Year 1990Dev Square

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Final Fantasy III is Stories: The Path of Destinies — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Pathologic 2 and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire follow close behind.

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The best games like Final Fantasy III on PlayStation

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Final Fantasy III. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.

#1Stories: The Path of Destinies
Stories: The Path of Destinies
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 88%· 6.6KIGDB71· 8OC74· 49
Year 2016Dev Spearhead GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus

Released 26 years after Final Fantasy III.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
Pathologic 2
RPGCRPG
SoloIsometricTacticalNarrativeHardcore
Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB63· 5OC70· 44
Year 2019Dev Ice-Pick Lodge · tinyBuildOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy III: setting.

Released 29 years after Final Fantasy III.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals61Setting0
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricTacticalNarrative
Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Final Fantasy III, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

Released 28 years after Final Fantasy III.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre75
Chroma Squad
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricTacticalManagement
Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29
Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Final Fantasy III: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.

Released 25 years after Final Fantasy III.

Game mode100Setting100Genre75Visuals54
Persona 5
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloFantasyTacticalNarrativeCrafting
IGDB94· 21OC94· 138
Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ If you enjoyed Final Fantasy III, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy III: visuals.

Released 26 years after Final Fantasy III.

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Grandia II
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometric
IGDB75· 3
Year 2000Dev Game Arts · Enix CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Released 10 years after Final Fantasy III.

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They Are Billions
RPGCRPG
SoloIsometricTacticalDarkHardcore
Steam👍 85%· 51KIGDB76· 7OC75· 44
Year 2019Dev Numantian GamesOn PS4 · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, real-time strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy III: setting.

Released 29 years after Final Fantasy III.

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