Single-player games like FINAL FANTASY III
Below are 23 single-player Steam games similar to FINAL FANTASY III, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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FINAL FANTASY II
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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FINAL FANTASY
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.
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Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.
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.
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Tactics Ogre: Reborn
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
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8-Bit Adventures 2
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
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Persona 3 Reload
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.
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Sea of Stars
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
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STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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?
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Fallout: New Vegas
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
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Fallout 4
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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Borderlands 2
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
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BioShock™ Remastered
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.
BioShock is a shooter unlike any other, loaded with unique weapons and tactics. Complete with an arsenal of revolvers, shotguns, and grenade launchers, players will be forced to genetically modify their DNA to become an even deadlier weapon.
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Fallout 3
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
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NieR:Automata™
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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FINAL FANTASY VII
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY III.
The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
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FINAL FANTASY XVI
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY III — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.