Choose Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
Choose Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. 1,671 Steam reviews back the pick.
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) vs The Legion of Maelstrom
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) and The Legion of Maelstrom 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. Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) (2014) is 7 years older than The Legion of Maelstrom (2021). The Legion of Maelstrom scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) (80% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Legion of Maelstrom
Choose The Legion of Maelstrom if you want a Strategy, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Legion of Maelstrom launched in 2021.
Both Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) and The Legion of Maelstrom sit in RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) |  The Legion of Maelstrom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | RPG | Strategy, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (1,671 reviews) | 95.5% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix | Andrew R. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) (2014) is 7 years older than The Legion of Maelstrom (2021).
- The Legion of Maelstrom scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) (80% positive).
- The Legion of Maelstrom is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Legion of Maelstrom has no Deck rating yet.
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) vs The Legion of Maelstrom — FAQ
- Should I play Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) or The Legion of Maelstrom first?
- If you want chronology, Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) (2014) came out before The Legion of Maelstrom (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) and The Legion of Maelstrom 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.
- Does Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Legion of Maelstrom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.