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We filtered the 39 games similar to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium down to the 33 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Scarlet Nexus, Epic Battle Fantasy 4 and Final Fantasy XIII-2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium is Scarlet Nexus — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Epic Battle Fantasy 4 and Final Fantasy XIII-2 follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium

33 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Scarlet Nexus
Scarlet Nexus
RPGJRPGTurn-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

Released 28 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Setting88Combat65Visuals56
Epic Battle Fantasy 4
RPGJRPGTurn-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

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old classics like Final Fantasy and Golden Sun. You will battle through waves of adorable enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world.

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: combat.

Released 21 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Setting86Visuals80Combat36
Final Fantasy XIII-2
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasySci-FiAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11
Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: combat.

Released 18 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Setting86Visuals57Combat47
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloFantasySci-FiAnimeIsometricThird Person
Steam👍 98%· 4.3KRAWG👍 90%· 73MC80IGDB80· 1
Year 2015Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

The coup d’état that threatened to shake the foundation of the Liberl Kingdom has now come to a close and Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday celebrations are in full swing throughout the streets of Grancel.

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: combat.

Released 22 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals93Setting86Combat0
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloAnimeFantasySci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB82· 9OC79· 56
Year 2013Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: combat.

Released 20 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Setting87Visuals56Combat0
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloAnimeFantasySci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 98%· 1.1KRAWG👍 74%· 23IGDB83· 2OC83· 57
Year 2020Dev Nihon Falcom · NIS AmericaPlaytime ~66hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

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

This game is part of the GOG Games Festival! Discover new releases, hot gaming deals, latest demos to try and a whole line-up of exciting upcoming titles that you can wishlist. Following the events of Trails from Zero, the Special Support Section find themselves with new members and new duties.

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: combat.

Released 27 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Setting86Visuals56Combat0
#7Final Fantasy XIII
Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGTurn-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

Released 16 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals93Combat89Setting66
Agarest: Generations of War Zero
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicMeleeAnimeFantasyIsometricThird Person
Steam👍 74%· 392MC50
Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and visual novel storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

UNCOVER THE EPIC STORY PRECEDING #1 SELLER, AGAREST: GENERATIONS OF WAR Following hot on the heels of the number 1 top selling epic SRPG “Agarest: Generations Of War”, Ghostlight are proud to announce its prequel “Agarest: Generations Of War ZERO” bringing an enticing blend of in-depth strategy…

Released 21 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals93Setting71Combat62
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
RPGJRPGTurn-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

Once a year, the Paintress wakes and paints upon her monolith. Paints her cursed number. And everyone of that age turns to smoke and fades away. Year by year, that number ticks down and more of us are erased. Tomorrow she’ll wake and paint “33.

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: visuals.

Released 32 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Setting71Combat61Visuals44
FINAL FANTASY VIII
RPGJRPGTurn-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

Final Fantasy VIII is a Japanese role-playing game, the eight main installments in Final Fantasy series. ###Plot and setting Like most other Final Fantasy entries, the game takes place in an entirely new world that is not connected with previous games in the series.

Released 6 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals93Setting70
Final Fantasy
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicFantasyAnime2DIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 8.2KIGDB88· 3
Year 2021Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

Released 28 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Setting67Visuals58Combat53
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
RPGJRPGTurn-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

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: combat.

Released 26 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals82Setting61Combat24
Agarest: Generations of War
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicAnimeFantasyIsometricThird Person
Steam👍 71%· 1.9KRAWG👍 51%· 41MC45IGDB55· 2
Year 2009Dev Aksys GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

At the dawn of time, a terrible war raged between the forces of good and evil, ending in the destruction of the world of Agarest. After their victory, the Gods of Light unified the decaying bodies of the Gods of Darkness and created a new world.

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: combat.

Released 16 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals93Setting70Combat40
I Am Setsuna
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicFantasyAnimeIsometric
Steam👍 72%· 1.7KIGDB76· 27OC75· 112
Year 2016Dev Tokyo RPG Factory · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, combat tactical and visual pixel, while skipping roguelike runs

Released 23 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Setting65Visuals53Combat50
Loren The Amazon Princess
RPGJRPGTurn-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

Loren The Amazon Princess is a fantasy epic combining intricate turn-based battles with a heroic tale of overcoming evil -- with a twist! In this tale, you play as a loyal servant of the hero rather than the hero herself.

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: visuals and combat.

Released 21 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Setting70Combat46Visuals39

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