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We filtered the 47 games similar to Final Fantasy III down to the 39 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Breath of Fire III, Dragon Quest and Bastion top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Final Fantasy III.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 1994Dev Square

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Final Fantasy III is Breath of Fire III — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Dragon Quest and Bastion follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Final Fantasy III

39 similar games foundUpdated July 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 18 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.

Breath of Fire III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyPost-ApocalypticIsometric
IGDB60· 1
Year 1997Dev Capcom

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dragon Quest
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMythologyExplorationIsometric
Year 2004Dev UIEvolution · Square EnixOn PS4 · Android · iOS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, setting medieval and visual first person, while skipping ranged combat

Bastion
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasyPost-ApocalypticIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 38KIGDB90· 8OC88· 59
Year 2011Dev Supergiant Games · WB GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicRangedFantasyMythologyIsometric2D
IGDB75· 1
Year 1995Dev New World Computing · The 3DO CompanyOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Heroes of Might and Magic V
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicRangedFantasyMythologyIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 4.2KIGDB82· 3
Year 2006Dev Nival Interactive · Freeverse SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

Silverfall
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicRangedFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 59%· 167MC62IGDB72· 3
Year 2007Dev Monte Cristo · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, skill tree progression and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

Final Fantasy II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricPixel Art
IGDB40· 1
Year 1988Dev Square · Square Enix

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 2005Dev Nintendo

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, combat tactical and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Fire Emblem
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Chrono Trigger
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyIsometricSci-Fi
IGDB74· 4
Year 2008Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 5 · Square Enix

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

King's Bounty: Crossworlds
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyIsometricHistorical
Steam👍 92%· 1.6KRAWG👍 81%· 158MC78IGDB74· 1
Year 2010Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, setting medieval and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Final Fantasy X
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyIsometric2D
IGDB95· 2
Year 2001Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square Electronic Arts

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Chrono Cross
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Planescape: Torment
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
IGDB70· 1
Year 1999Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

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

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping open world exploration

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