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Games like The Last Remnant™

If The Last Remnant™ is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition and Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its monster designs are incredible, tactical positioning matters and unique combat system. 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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The Last Remnant is a squad-based RPG developed and published by Square Enix in 2009. Players command large battalions across a fantasy world populated by four distinct races, with mysterious ancient artifacts known as Remnants serving as central plot elements. The game features tactical combat, unit recruitment, and extensive side-quests alongside its main narrative. Reviewers highlight the unique combat system and the importance of tactical positioning in battles. Players describe the experience as both challenging and immersive, with a substantial time investment required. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 79% positive rating from over 1700 Steam reviews. Its complex systems and lengthy campaign reward dedicated players who invest time in mastering its mechanics.

About The Last Remnant™: Mitra, yama, qsiti, sovani... These four races exist in one world. A world filled with Remnants — mysterious artifacts from an ancient era. Who created the Remnant? How long ago? And for what purpose? With these questions left unanswered, the Remnants became beneficial tools used for the good of civilization. The world was at peace...

2009RPGDeck VerifiedMetacritic 66Windowsby Square Enix
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Steam players who put hours into The Last Remnant™ also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Last Remnant™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.

    2014RPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Second-strongest match for The Last Remnant™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    A Continent Engulfed in the Bitter Flames of War! Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight in a desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory.

    2018ActionStrategyRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Last Remnant™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

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

    2014RPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Dungeon Rushers

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Ranked #4 for The Last Remnant™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!

    2016StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Ranked #5 for The Last Remnant™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

    2019StrategyIndieRPG4.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Valkyria Chronicles™

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Last Remnant™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!

    2014ActionStrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Disgaea 5 Complete

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Ranked #7 for The Last Remnant™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    The nefarious Overlord Void Dark seeks to enslave countless Netherworlds...and only the young demon Killia can stop him! Assemble your tenacious army of rebels and unleash vengeance in this hell-raising adventure! The stakes are high, the damage cap is higher, and the destruction is limitless!

    2018StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Ranked #8 for The Last Remnant™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to The Last Remnant™

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. Valkyria Chronicles™

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of The Last Remnant™ cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!

    2014ActionStrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. South Park™: The Stick of Truth™

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of The Last Remnant™ cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.For a thousand years, the battle has been waged.

    2014ActionAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Romancing SaGa 3™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Reviewers of The Last Remnant™ cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    The celebrated RPG classic comes West for the first time! Experience a brand-new HD remaster of the legendary 1995 RPG masterpiece introducing optimised graphics, a new dungeon to explore, new scenarios and a new game+ function.

    2019RPG8.69 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. FINAL FANTASY® XIII

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Reviewers of The Last Remnant™ cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.

    2014RPG6.39 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. SAGA

    WHY THIS

    Shares tactical combat and a challenging mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Reviewers of The Last Remnant™ 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.

    2015StrategyIndieMassively MultiplayerFreeSteam ↗
  6. Child of Light

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Reviewers of The Last Remnant™ cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

    2014RPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. FRONT MISSION 3: Remake

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Reviewers of The Last Remnant™ cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    The Tactical RPG classic returns! FRONT MISSION 3: Remake is the third chapter in the iconic series beloved by fans worldwide.

    2026ActionStrategyRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Front Mission Evolved

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of The Last Remnant™ cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Experience piloting and customizing massive armored units called Wanzers while engaging in high-intensity battles driven by a compelling story. The battle begins now!

    2010Action4.99 USDSteam ↗

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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  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. 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 ↗
  8. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    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.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck 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 The Last Remnant™. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    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 The Last Remnant™. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    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 The Last Remnant™. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    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 The Last Remnant™. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    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

    Shares an immersive mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind The Last Remnant™. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    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 The Last Remnant™. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    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

    Shares an immersive mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind The Last Remnant™. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    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

    Shares side quests with The Last Remnant™.

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind The Last Remnant™. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

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

    2012RPGDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. FINAL FANTASY XVI

    WHY THIS

    Shares side quests with The Last Remnant™.

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind The Last Remnant™. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    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

    Shares side quests and an immersive mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind The Last Remnant™. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    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 The Last Remnant™. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    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. Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    A Continent Engulfed in the Bitter Flames of War! Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight in a desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory.

    2018ActionStrategyRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

    2019StrategyIndieRPG4.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Valkyria Chronicles™

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!

    2014ActionStrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Disgaea 5 Complete

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with The Last Remnant™.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with The Last Remnant™.

    The nefarious Overlord Void Dark seeks to enslave countless Netherworlds...and only the young demon Killia can stop him! Assemble your tenacious army of rebels and unleash vengeance in this hell-raising adventure! The stakes are high, the damage cap is higher, and the destruction is limitless!

    2018StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Last Remnant™

Is The Last Remnant™ verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Last Remnant™ is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
What games are most similar to The Last Remnant™?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Last Remnant™ are The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition, Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).
Who developed The Last Remnant™?
The Last Remnant™ was developed by Square Enix.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on The Last Remnant™.

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