10 Best Games Like Final Fantasy

Persona 5 Royal is widely considered one of the greatest JRPGs ever made. You play as a high school student who leads a secret life as a Phantom Thief, exploring supernatural dungeons and battling enemies using stylish turn-based combat. The story is rich, the characters are deeply written, and the soundtrack is legendary.

Octopath Traveler II features eight unique characters each with their own storyline, stunning HD-2D pixel art visuals, and a deep turn-based battle system built around exploiting enemy weaknesses. It captures the spirit of classic Final Fantasy with a modern twist.

Dragon Quest XI is a sweeping, classic JRPG adventure with a heartfelt story, charming characters, and some of the most polished turn-based combat in the genre. It's a 100+ hour journey that never overstays its welcome and delivers one of the most satisfying endings in RPG history.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 features one of the most ambitious stories in JRPG history, set in a world where two nations are locked in endless war. The real-time combat system is deep and rewarding, the world is breathtaking to explore, and the emotional story will stay with you long after the credits roll.

Tales of Arise is a stunning action JRPG with a story about oppression, freedom, and finding hope in the darkest places. The combat is fast-paced and satisfying, the visuals are gorgeous, and the relationship between the two main characters is one of the best in recent JRPG history.

Nier: Automata is a philosophical action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where androids fight machines. It features multiple playthroughs that each reveal new layers of the story, a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, and combat that blends hack-and-slash with bullet-hell elements.

A beautiful HD-2D remake of the beloved JRPG classic, Star Ocean: The Second Story R combines real-time action combat with deep crafting systems, a branching story, and 300+ hours of content. It's a hidden gem that deserves far more attention.

Sea of Stars is a love letter to classic 16-bit JRPGs, featuring stunning pixel art, a charming story about two heroes destined to fight an evil alchemist, and a clever turn-based combat system that keeps battles engaging. It's one of the best indie RPGs in years.

Made by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, Lost Odyssey is one of the most underrated JRPGs ever made. It features a stunning story about an immortal man who has lived for 1,000 years, classic turn-based combat, and some of the most emotionally devastating short stories ever written for a video game.

One of the most anticipated RPGs of 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a French-developed turn-based RPG with stunning visuals, a deeply emotional story, and combat that blends classic turn-based mechanics with real-time action elements. Early buzz compares it favorably to the best Final Fantasy titles.