Games like FINAL FANTASY® XIII
If FINAL FANTASY® XIII is your kind of game, the closest matches are FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster and Zenogaias — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its cinematic, contemplative and epic. 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.
Get personalized picks →Final Fantasy XIII is a linear RPG developed by Square Enix that released on Steam in 2014 for $6.39. Players control a party as they navigate a sci-fi fantasy world spanning the floating city of Cocoon and the ancient realm of Pulse. The game features a paradigm-shifting combat system where players switch between specialized roles during battle, combined with auto-battle options for grinding and farming. Reviewers note that character arcs carry genuine emotional weight throughout the narrative, with the story unfolding through rich layered lore. Players describe the atmosphere as cinematic and immersive, with the soundtrack enhancing the sci-fi fantasy setting. The game offers substantial length for solo players with superbosses providing endgame challenges. It holds a 75% positive rating from over 9,000 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck.
About FINAL FANTASY® XIII: 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.
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FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2
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Shares an immersive mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Top pick for FINAL FANTASY® XIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
It is no longer about facing destiny. Create a new future and change the world! Now enhanced for Windows PC.
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
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Shares an immersive mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Second-strongest match for FINAL FANTASY® XIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows!
Zenogaias
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Third-strongest match for FINAL FANTASY® XIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Experience an epic, emotionally charged turn-based JRPG featuring four full-length Episodes spanning the greatest eras of gaming, from 8-bit Medieval Fantasy to HD Sci-Fi/Fantasy fusion, all linked by a powerful and intricately woven narrative.
RPGSteam ↗FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
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Shares a cinematic mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Ranked #4 for FINAL FANTASY® XIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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.
FINAL FANTASY XVI
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Shares a cinematic mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Ranked #5 for FINAL FANTASY® XIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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.
LOST SPHEAR
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Shares a contemplative mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Ranked #6 for FINAL FANTASY® XIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
A young man, who suffered a phenomenon that he had never seen, faces an ominous power that threatens the fabric of reality. Awaken the power of Memory to restore what was lost!
DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
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Shares an epic mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Ranked #7 for FINAL FANTASY® XIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
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Shares an epic mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Ranked #8 for FINAL FANTASY® XIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
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DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
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Shares an immersive mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY® XIII cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
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Shares an immersive mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
Outer Wilds
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Shares an immersive mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition
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Shares a contemplative mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.
Hollow Knight
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Shares an immersive mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY® XIII cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
LISA: The Painful
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The miserable journey of a broken man...
GNOSIA
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Shares an immersive mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY® XIII cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
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Shares an epic mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY® XIII cross-mention this title as a similar play.
It's a fight for the future of the planet between the Ravagers, a merciless swarm of alien invaders, and the Earth Defense Force (EDF) in this third-person shooter.Play as four different classes in over 80 missions with a range of 800 weapons at your disposal.Co-op play supported.
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Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below FINAL FANTASY® XIII at current Steam store prices.
The Test
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Priced ~69% under FINAL FANTASY® XIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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?
Crypt of the NecroDancer
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Priced ~53% under FINAL FANTASY® XIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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!
Tower Wizard
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Priced ~53% under FINAL FANTASY® XIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
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Priced ~69% under FINAL FANTASY® XIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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?
The Test: Final Revelation
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Priced ~69% under FINAL FANTASY® XIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
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Priced ~69% under FINAL FANTASY® XIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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".
LiEat
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Priced ~53% under FINAL FANTASY® XIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Welcome to a world in which dragons are born from the desires of mankind. Each dragon is bestowed with unique powers in accordance with the specific desires of their human familiar. One mysterious stranger travels the land, accompanied by a young dragon graced with the power of eating lies.
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NieR:Automata™
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Shares a contemplative mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
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Shares an epic mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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Shares a cinematic mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY® XIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
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Shares an epic mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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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.
FINAL FANTASY VII
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Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY® XIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
FINAL FANTASY XVI
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Shares a cinematic mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY® XIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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.
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
WHY THIS
Shares a cinematic mood with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY® XIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY® XIII.
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Frequently asked about FINAL FANTASY® XIII
- Does FINAL FANTASY® XIII run on Steam Deck?
- FINAL FANTASY® XIII 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® XIII cost?
- FINAL FANTASY® XIII is listed on Steam at 6.39 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to FINAL FANTASY® XIII?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside FINAL FANTASY® XIII are FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster, Zenogaias.
- Who developed FINAL FANTASY® XIII?
- FINAL FANTASY® XIII was developed by Square Enix.
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