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If FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII, FINAL FANTASY® XIII and NieR:Automata™ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its dynamic time travel narrative, improved battle system and monster companion 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.
Get personalized picks →FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 is a 2014 RPG developed and published by Square Enix that continues the story of its predecessor through a time-travel narrative. The game features a monster-companion system that allows players to recruit and command creatures in battle, alongside the series' signature paradigm-shift battle system. Players describe the experience as emotional and immersive, with reviewers highlighting the dynamic time-travel narrative, the improved battle system, and the monster companion system as compelling hooks. Currently priced at $7.99 on Steam, the game is playable on Steam Deck according to Valve's compatibility testing. The game received a 58% positive rating from 2,854 Steam reviews.
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LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII
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Lightning Returns is the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy XIII saga and series heroine Lightning's final battle. The grand finale of the trilogy brings a world reborn as well as free character customization and stunning action based battles.
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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.
NieR:Automata™
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Frequently asked about FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2
- Does FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2 run on Steam Deck?
- FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2 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-2 cost?
- FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2 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® XIII-2?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2 are LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII, FINAL FANTASY® XIII, NieR:Automata™.
- Who developed FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2?
- FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2 was developed by Square Enix.
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