Single-player games like FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
Below are 22 single-player Steam games similar to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.
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Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
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FINAL FANTASY V (Old ver.)
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
Return to the classic medieval tale of magic, monsters and friendship as FINAL FANTASY V comes to PC!
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FINAL FANTASY III
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
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.
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FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
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FINAL FANTASY II
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
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.
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THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
The empires of Zemuria have narrowly managed to escape the Great Twilight, a curse that threatened to end the world, thanks to the valiant efforts of those known as heroes. This has resulted in a ripple effect of events that hurtles the series toward its thrilling conclusion.
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FINAL FANTASY V
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.
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OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
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FINAL FANTASY IV
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
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Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!
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OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
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STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
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NieR:Automata™
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
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.
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FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
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.
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FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
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.
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FINAL FANTASY VII
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
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FINAL FANTASY XVI
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
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.
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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
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.
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NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS.
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.