The 30 Best Games Like ‘Final Fantasy’ // ONE37pm

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With the most recent PlayStation State of Play (April 2023) now behind us, the hype for Final Fantasy XVI has only increased. The much-anticipated Square Enix release is due for release on the PS5 on June 22, 2023, and fans are excited for what looks to be an action-oriented game on a scope as we’ve never seen before in the series. A couple of months out from that game's monumental release, we decided to take a look at some of the best games like Final Fantasy to fully prepare you for the next entry in the long-running RPG franchise. Check them out below and get ready to invest plenty of time into the types of games that offer unforgettable party members, memorable plots, delightful music, and so much more.

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Games Like 'Final Fantasy'

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1. 'Bravely Default II'

Not only is the Bravely Default II series like the Final Fantasy franchise in so many ways, but it actually started out as a Final Fantasy game before it branched out to be its own project. It’s now considered a spiritual successor instead and a worthy one at that. If you’re a fan of the earlier FF games that were turn-based, try this one out.

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2. 'Chrono Trigger'

Like Bravely Default, Chrono Trigger is also made by Square Enix, the developer/publisher behind FF. It didn’t quite start out as a Final Fantasy game, but it actually got Final Fantasy VII pushed back due to how big it was getting. This is widely regarded not just as a great Japanese RPG but as one of the better RPGs out there.

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3. 'Cyberpunk 2077'

Developed by CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077 saw a turbulent release in 2020 after years of anticipation. A lot of those bugs are behind it now and for fans of Final Fantasy VII, the cyberpunk setting will certainly resonate.

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4. 'Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age'

Yet another game by the makers of Final Fantasy, the Dragon Quest series will definitely remind FF fans of the earlier games with its bright color palette and turn-based combat, to name a couple of things. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is considered pretty unanimously to be the best offering in the entire series but if you enjoy it, the entire thing is definitely worth a try.

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5. 'EarthBound'

EarthBound had what would be described as somewhat of a cult following for a long time in the U.S. after it had about half the sales as it did in Japan. That is until the main character Ness appeared in the Super Smash Bros. series. That gave it a boost to a more well-known game and one that’s beloved by RPG fans.

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6. 'Eternal Sonata'

Eternal Sonata has one of the more unique concepts in gaming. The game is set in a fictional world dreamed of by the late Polish pianist Frédéric Chopin. The world is inspired by his life and music and he even appears as a playable character. The battle system here can take some getting used to but once you do, it’s fun.

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7. 'I Am Setsuna'

Tokyo RPG Factory made I Am Setsuna with the goal of emulating RPGs from what is considered by many the golden age for the genre, the 1990s. Of course, Final Fantasy boasts some of the better games in that era, so naturally, those are reflected here. Specifically, the battle system was adopted from earlier Final Fantasy games too.