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Games like Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

If Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) is your kind of game, the closest matches are Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake), FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS and The Legion of Maelstrom — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its 3d graphics, challenging boss fights and enhanced job balance. 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 (3D Remake) is a classic turn-based JRPG developed by Square Enix and released on Steam in 2014 at $7.99. The game features the iconic job-system that allows players to switch between character classes, combined with level-grinding and tactical-battle-positioning mechanics that create a challenging and lengthy experience. Players describe the remake as nostalgic and retro, with reviewers highlighting the 3D graphics, challenging-boss-fights, and enhanced-job-balance compared to the original. The game runs in a playable state on Steam Deck and holds an 80% positive rating from 1671 Steam reviews.

About Final Fantasy III (3D Remake): FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.

2014RPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 68Windowsby Square Enix
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) — Steam game cover
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3d graphicsChallenging boss fightsEnhanced job balanceNostalgicRetroJob system

Players who liked Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) also play

Steam players who put hours into Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) 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. Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.

    2014RPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    Second-strongest match for Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    Take part in the epic sequel that unfolds nearly two decades after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. Now enhanced for Windows PC.

    2015RPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Legion of Maelstrom

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    Third-strongest match for Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    An imminent storm approaches the land, threatening to wipe out all of civilization. Gain the support of the neighbouring town elders, and gain the power to defeat the tyrant Maelstrom who has been controlling the storms all along.

    2021StrategyAdventureRPG5.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. FINAL FANTASY

    WHY THIS

    Shares job system and a nostalgic mood with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    Ranked #4 for Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 ↗
  5. FINAL FANTASY II

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    Ranked #5 for Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 ↗
  6. FINAL FANTASY III

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Tactics Ogre: Reborn

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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.

    2022SimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. FINAL FANTASY V (Old ver.)

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    Ranked #8 for Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    Return to the classic medieval tale of magic, monsters and friendship as FINAL FANTASY V comes to PC!

    2015RPGSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) at current Steam store prices.

  1. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 ↗
  2. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 ↗
  3. Streets of Rogue

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 ↗
  4. Tower Wizard

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 ↗
  5. Hylics

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.

    2015IndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  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 (3D Remake). Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 (3D Remake). Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 (3D Remake). Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 (3D Remake). Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 job system and a nostalgic mood with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind Final Fantasy III (3D Remake). Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 (3D Remake). Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 a nostalgic mood with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind Final Fantasy III (3D Remake). Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 (3D Remake). Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 (3D Remake). Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 a nostalgic mood with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind Final Fantasy III (3D Remake). Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 (3D Remake). Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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

    WHY THIS

    Shares job system and a nostalgic mood with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 ↗
  2. FINAL FANTASY II

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 ↗
  3. FINAL FANTASY III

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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 VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Tactics Ogre: Reborn

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).

    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.

    2022SimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

Does Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) run on Steam Deck?
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) cost?
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) are Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake), FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS, The Legion of Maelstrom.
Who developed Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)?
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) was developed by Square Enix.

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