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We filtered the 47 games similar to Final Fantasy V down to the 39 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II and Stories: The Path of Destinies top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Final Fantasy V.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

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Year 1992Dev Square

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Final Fantasy V is Final Fantasy — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy II and Stories: The Path of Destinies follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Final Fantasy V

39 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Final Fantasy V. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Final Fantasy

97

Final Fantasy

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometric2D

IGDB70· 1

Year 1987Dev Square · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: open world exploration.

#2Final Fantasy II

97

Final Fantasy II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometric2D

Year 1991Dev Square

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: open world exploration.

#3Stories: The Path of Destinies

97

Stories: The Path of Destinies

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

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, while skipping open world exploration

#4Final Fantasy IV

97

Final Fantasy IV

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometric

IGDB80

Year 1991Dev Square

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: open world exploration.

#5Breath of Fire II

97

Breath of Fire II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometric

IGDB77· 1

Year 1994Dev Capcom · Leguna

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: open world exploration.

97

Grandia II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

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.

#7Pokémon Ranger

97

Pokémon Ranger

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometric

IGDB55· 2

Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: open world exploration.

#8Illusion of Gaia

97

Illusion of Gaia

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometric

Year 1993Dev Quintet · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

97

Terranigma

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometric

Year 1995Dev Quintet · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: open world exploration.

#10Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

97

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometric

IGDB50· 2

Year 2008Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: open world exploration.

97

Tyranny

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 13KIGDB81· 10OC81· 60

Year 2016Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual 2d

#12Aarklash: Legacy

95

Aarklash: Legacy

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometricTacticalRanged

Steam👍 73%· 849RAWG👍 35%· 26MC72

Year 2013Dev Cyanide Studio · CyanidePlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and ranged combat, while skipping open world exploration

#13Chrono Trigger

95

Chrono Trigger

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

IGDB91· 1

Year 1995Dev Bird Studio · Square

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

#14EarthBound Beginnings

94

EarthBound Beginnings

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometricSci-FiFirst Person

Year 2015Dev Ape · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, visual first person and visual pixel, while skipping open world exploration

#15Kingdom Rush

94

Kingdom Rush

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometric2DTactical

Steam👍 97%· 16KIGDB75· 1

Year 2011Dev Ironhide Game Studio · Armor GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, real-time strategy and vibe casual, while skipping open world exploration

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Blackguards

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