FINAL FANTASY II vs FINAL FANTASY III
FINAL FANTASY II and FINAL FANTASY III both land in RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are RPG games on Steam. Both released in 2021. FINAL FANTASY III scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than FINAL FANTASY II (80.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 FINAL FANTASY II |  FINAL FANTASY III | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.79 USD | 11.69 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.8% positive (2,052 reviews) | 93.3% positive (1,578 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix | Square Enix |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Both released in 2021.
- FINAL FANTASY III scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than FINAL FANTASY II (80.8% positive).
- FINAL FANTASY II is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than FINAL FANTASY III (7.79 USD vs. 11.69 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
FINAL FANTASY II vs FINAL FANTASY III — FAQ
- Which is better, FINAL FANTASY II or FINAL FANTASY III?
- On Steam reviews FINAL FANTASY III scores higher (93.3% positive) than FINAL FANTASY II (80.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, FINAL FANTASY III is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are FINAL FANTASY II and FINAL FANTASY III similar?
- They overlap on RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do FINAL FANTASY II and FINAL FANTASY III both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.