100
iRank91
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird Person
IGDB91· 21OC91· 117
Year 2014Dev PlatinumGames · Nintendo
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More about this game →If Final Fantasy III left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, open world exploration and combat magic — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 11 attributes. Bayonetta 2 comes closest (100/100).
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Year 2006Dev Matrix Software
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The closest game to Final Fantasy III is Bayonetta 2 — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Yakuza 3 and Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days follow close behind.
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Top games similar to Final Fantasy III
50 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 11 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.
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB80· 5
Year 2009Dev CS1 Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and loot and gear systems, while skipping turn-based strategy
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicExplorationThird Person
IGDB77· 4
Year 2009Dev h.a.n.d., Inc. · Disney Interactive Studios
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB83· 7OC81· 42
Year 2020Dev HoYoverseOn Xbox · PS4 · Android
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerSoloMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 6.7KRAWG👍 77%· 638MC81IGDB70· 2
Year 2007Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonHistorical
IGDB76· 11
Year 2013Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 10
Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 4.9KIGDB79· 4
Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonCo-op
IGDB87· 19OC85· 59
Year 2015Dev Capcom
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicFantasyThird Person
IGDB89· 3
Year 2003Dev Namco Tales Studio · Bandai Namco Holdings
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, offline and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB62· 8OC64· 28
Year 2008Dev LucasArts · THQ WirelessOn PlayStation 3 · iOS
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB77· 21OC77· 64
Year 2013Dev TT Fusion · Nintendo
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB84· 10
Year 2011Dev LEVEL-5On PlayStation 3 · Switch
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration.
≠ Missing: turn-based strategy.
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB91· 15OC85· 51
Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonNarrative
IGDB88· 4
Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory · Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy
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88
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90
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RPG · Action RPG
93
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88
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90
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89
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90
Devil May Cry
RPG · Action RPG
89
Fable II
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88
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
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89
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
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88
Cat Quest
RPG · Action RPG
92
Dragon's Dogma II
RPG · Action RPG
91
Honkai Impact 3rd
RPG · Action RPG
93
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
RPG · Action RPG
88
Neverwinter Nights 2
RPG · Adventure
88
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
88
Risen
RPG · Action RPG
91
Lollipop Chainsaw
RPG · Action RPG
90
GreedFall
RPG · Action RPG
88
Tales of Vesperia
RPG
91
The Amazing Spider-Man
RPG · Action RPG
89
Drakengard
RPG · Action RPG
88
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
RPG · Action RPG
88
Zenless Zone Zero
RPG · Action RPG
91
Two Worlds II HD
RPG · Action RPG
90
Star Fox Adventures
RPG · Puzzle
88
Tales of the Abyss
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89
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90
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90
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Final Fantasy III?
- The closest game to Final Fantasy III is Bayonetta 2, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Final Fantasy III?
- The three closest games to Final Fantasy III are: 1. Bayonetta 2 (100/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Yakuza 3 (99/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (97/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Final Fantasy III's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 11 dimensions.
- Is Yakuza 3 similar to Final Fantasy III?
- Yes, very much so — Yakuza 3 scores 99/100 similarity to Final Fantasy III. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Final Fantasy III?
- The best RPG games similar to Final Fantasy III are Bayonetta 2, Yakuza 3, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Genshin Impact. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Final Fantasy III attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Final Fantasy III calculated?
- We compare Final Fantasy III against every game in our catalog using 11 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 III experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.