Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium

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Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 40 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. FINAL FANTASY VIII, Evoland and Shining Force II lead the list, with FINAL FANTASY VIII reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium special.

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The closest game to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium is FINAL FANTASY VIII — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Evoland and Shining Force II follow close behind.

#1FINAL FANTASY VIII98 #2Evoland96 #3Shining Force II92 #4Final Fantasy XIII97 #5Clair Obscur: Expedition 3393

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Games like Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium

40 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1FINAL FANTASY VIII

98

FINAL FANTASY VIII

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricThird Person

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, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

96

Evoland

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasy2DIsometricLoot

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, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam GOG itch.io

#3Shining Force II

92

Shining Force II

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasyIsometric2D

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 ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

#4Final Fantasy XIII

97

Final Fantasy XIII

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasySci-FiThird PersonIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 19KIGDB81· 9

Year 2009Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, linear, story-driven structure and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

#5Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

93

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicFantasyPost-ApocalypticThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 266KRAWG👍 87%· 438IGDB87· 5OC92· 204

Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~26hOn 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 action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Final Fantasy

92

Final Fantasy

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMagicFantasyAnime2DIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 8.2KIGDB88· 3

Year 2021Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, combat tactical and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#7Scarlet Nexus

95

Scarlet Nexus

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145

Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

#8Yakuza: Like a Dragon

92

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonTacticalNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 37KIGDB86· 16OC86· 154

Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

#9Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

92

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonTacticalNarrative

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB87· 5OC90· 161

Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

#10Octopath Traveler II

91

Octopath Traveler II

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMagicFantasyAnimeIsometric

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: strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

#11Planet Stronghold

98

Planet Stronghold

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloSci-FiAnimeNarrative

Steam👍 59%· 117

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

#12Loren The Amazon Princess

91

Loren The Amazon Princess

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMagicFantasyAnime2D

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, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping roguelike runs

#13Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

89

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

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird PersonIsometric2D

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 strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Epic Battle Fantasy 4

91

Epic Battle Fantasy 4

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasySci-FiAnime2DIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 55%· 38

Year 2014Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

#15Grimm's Hollow

87

Grimm's Hollow

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

Solo2DTacticalNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 99%· 14K

Year 2019Dev ghosthunterPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium?: The closest game to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium is FINAL FANTASY VIII, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium?: The three closest games to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium are: 1. FINAL FANTASY VIII (98/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Evoland (96/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Shining Force II (92/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Evoland similar to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium?: Yes, very much so — Evoland scores 96/100 similarity to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium. They share 8 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 Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium?: The best RPG games similar to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium are FINAL FANTASY VIII, Evoland, Shining Force II and Final Fantasy XIII. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium calculated?: We compare Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium 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 Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.