Games like FINAL FANTASY II
If FINAL FANTASY II is your kind of game, the closest matches are FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY III and FINAL FANTASY V — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its classic soundtrack, innovative leveling system and nostalgic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →The 2021 remaster of FINAL FANTASY II brings Square Enix's 1988 turn-based JRPG to modern platforms with updated graphics and audio. Set against an anti-imperial war, the game offers open-world exploration with a challenging difficulty curve and considerable length. Its combat system features a unique weapon and spell proficiency framework, with character progression tied directly to actions performed in battle rather than traditional experience point accumulation. Steam Deck verification ensures playable performance on handheld hardware. Priced at $7.79 USD, the title holds an 81% positive rating from over 2000 Steam reviewers. Players describe it as nostalgic and retro, and reviewers highlight its classic soundtrack, emotionally-driven story and character development, and the innovative leveling system that rewards combat specialization.
About FINAL FANTASY II: The original FINAL FANTASY II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
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FINAL FANTASY
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with FINAL FANTASY II.
Top pick for FINAL FANTASY II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY III
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for FINAL FANTASY II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY V
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with FINAL FANTASY II.
Third-strongest match for FINAL FANTASY II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY VI
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Ranked #4 for FINAL FANTASY II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY IV
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Ranked #5 for FINAL FANTASY II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Lastlore Saga
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Ranked #6 for FINAL FANTASY II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
Classic RPG featuring unique characters, nostalgic combat, with roguelike progression. Beneath the retro look lies a modern roguelike core: procedurally driven encounters, evolving challenges, and constant variation ensure that every run feels fresh.
Chaos Warrior
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for FINAL FANTASY II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
Chaos Warrior is a retro JRPG inspired by the NES era. Fight deadly monsters, explore dangerous locations, and gain the strength to become the hero that saves the world!
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with FINAL FANTASY II.
Ranked #8 for FINAL FANTASY II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
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SAGA
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with FINAL FANTASY II.
Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY II cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Build cities, command troops, and manage resources like in a traditional RTS, and also go on quests, chat with your friends, join guilds, and trade like an MMO. SAGA is an MMORTS with battling similar to the Total War series, mixed with city building from Stronghold.
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™
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Shares a nostalgic mood with FINAL FANTASY II.
Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
Pillars of Eternity
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Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
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Shares a nostalgic mood with FINAL FANTASY II.
Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
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Shares a retro mood with FINAL FANTASY II.
Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
Persona 5 Royal
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Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Dragon Question
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Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The best 'Edu-tainment' game which helps you improve your math skills!
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below FINAL FANTASY II at current Steam store prices.
The Test
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Priced ~74% under FINAL FANTASY II on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Crypt of the NecroDancer
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Priced ~62% under FINAL FANTASY II on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Streets of Rogue
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Priced ~49% under FINAL FANTASY II on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Tower Wizard
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Priced ~62% under FINAL FANTASY II on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
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Priced ~74% under FINAL FANTASY II on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test: Final Revelation
WHY THIS
Priced ~74% under FINAL FANTASY II on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
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Priced ~74% under FINAL FANTASY II on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
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Grimm's Hollow
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
The Expendabros
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NieR:Automata™
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Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY II. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with FINAL FANTASY II.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY II. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
WHY THIS
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY II. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with FINAL FANTASY II.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY II. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.
FINAL FANTASY VII
WHY THIS
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY II. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
FINAL FANTASY XVI
WHY THIS
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY II. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with FINAL FANTASY II.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY II. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.
NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...
WHY THIS
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY II. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking book, to search for the "Sealed verses" in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
FINAL FANTASY
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with FINAL FANTASY II.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY III
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY IV
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY II.
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Lastlore Saga
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box.
Classic RPG featuring unique characters, nostalgic combat, with roguelike progression. Beneath the retro look lies a modern roguelike core: procedurally driven encounters, evolving challenges, and constant variation ensure that every run feels fresh.
Frequently asked about FINAL FANTASY II
- Is FINAL FANTASY II verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — FINAL FANTASY II is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does FINAL FANTASY II cost?
- FINAL FANTASY II is listed on Steam at 7.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to FINAL FANTASY II?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside FINAL FANTASY II are FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY III, FINAL FANTASY V.
- Who developed FINAL FANTASY II?
- FINAL FANTASY II was developed by Square Enix.
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