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Games like FINAL FANTASY III

If FINAL FANTASY III is your kind of game, the closest matches are FINAL FANTASY II, FINAL FANTASY and FINAL FANTASY V — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

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FINAL FANTASY III is a classic turn-based RPG developed and published by Square Enix. Originally released in 2021 as a remaster of the third entry in the long-running series, this version features completely remade 2D graphics and new audio. The game centers on a deep job system that offers twenty-two distinct classes, allowing players to customize their party composition extensively. Set in a fantasy world, the adventure follows a party of heroes navigating a classic JRPG narrative. Reviewers highlight the strategic depth of the job system and the challenge it provides, with the title holding a 93% positive rating from over 1,500 Steam reviews. It runs verified on Steam Deck and supports solo play.

About FINAL FANTASY III: 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.

2021RPG11.69 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Square Enix
FINAL FANTASY III — Steam game cover

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  1. FINAL FANTASY II

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for FINAL FANTASY III fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2021RPG7.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. FINAL FANTASY

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for FINAL FANTASY III fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2021RPG7.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. FINAL FANTASY V

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for FINAL FANTASY III fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2021RPG11.69 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. FINAL FANTASY VI

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for FINAL FANTASY III fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2022RPG11.69 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. FINAL FANTASY IV

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for FINAL FANTASY III fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2021RPG11.69 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Lastlore Saga

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for FINAL FANTASY III 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.

    2026ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Monster Alchemy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for FINAL FANTASY III fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    Create unique creatures, use them to gather rare resources, and fuse them into even more powerful beings! This RPG combines classic exploration with a deep crafting system where your monsters are your ultimate tool for looting, combat, and discovery.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  8. Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for FINAL FANTASY III fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.

    2014RPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to FINAL FANTASY III

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY III cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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?

    2009AdventureRPG2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Fable

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY III cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    Become the Hero you want to be in an immersive open-world action-RPG where each choice shapes your journey, reputation is everything, and fairytale endings are never guaranteed.

    2027ActionAdventureRPG69.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Fallout 3

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY III cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.

    2008RPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Fallout 4

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY III cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.

    2015RPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY III cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Borderlands 2

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY III cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.

    2012ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. BioShock™

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY III cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.

    2007ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Dragon Rage

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY III cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Fast-paced destruction! Tear the #!@$ out of a mountain-top village as the King sends out his royal army to try to stop you and protect his kingdom. The more villagers you devour, the stronger you get. Fill your belly and enter Rampage Mode where you can unleash mass destruction!

    2016ActionIndieCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below FINAL FANTASY III at current Steam store prices.

  1. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under FINAL FANTASY III on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under FINAL FANTASY III on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Halls of Torment

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under FINAL FANTASY III on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

    2024ActionIndieRPG6.66 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under FINAL FANTASY III on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~74% under FINAL FANTASY III on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. FlyKnight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~49% under FINAL FANTASY III on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    Explore, fight, loot and fish! Solo or in co-op mode in this Old School First Person Dungeon Crawler. Earn your knighthood as you oppose the evil witch Lunamoth and stop her curse which prevents everyone from growing wings.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Streets of Rogue

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~66% under FINAL FANTASY III on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Tower Wizard

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~74% under FINAL FANTASY III on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Coming soon from Square Enix

Announced and quality-gated upcoming releases from Square Enix — ranked by community wishlist demand from our scraped pool.

  1. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY III. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    A brand-new action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT – The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD-2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay for the first time!

    Releases Jun 18, 2026ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY III. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    Return to the pixel‑art world of FINAL FANTASY, evolved from its classic roots. Travel with companions bound by fate and call on Visions to aid you in battle to uncover the truth behind a force that threatens to bring everything to ruin.

    Releases Oct 22, 2026RPG49.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY III. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    In this RPG, you befriend monsters from the DRAGON QUEST series, raise them up, synthesize new creatures, and pit them against other monsters in battle. Join fledgling monster wranglers Bianca and Nera as they set off on the adventure of a lifetime.

    Releases Dec 3, 2026ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDSteam ↗

More from Square Enix

Other recommendable Steam games by Square Enix, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. NieR:Automata™

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY III. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

    2017ActionRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY III. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2014Massively MultiplayerRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY III. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2018RPG13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY III. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2022ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. FINAL FANTASY VII

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY III. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!

    2012RPGDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. FINAL FANTASY XVI

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY III. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2024ActionRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY III. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY III. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2021ActionAdventureRPG23.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. FINAL FANTASY II

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2021RPG7.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. FINAL FANTASY

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2021RPG7.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. FINAL FANTASY IV

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.

    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.

    2021RPG11.69 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. 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.

    2026ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about FINAL FANTASY III

Is FINAL FANTASY III verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — FINAL FANTASY III 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 III cost?
FINAL FANTASY III is listed on Steam at 11.69 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to FINAL FANTASY III?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside FINAL FANTASY III are FINAL FANTASY II, FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY V.
Who developed FINAL FANTASY III?
FINAL FANTASY III was developed by Square Enix.

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