Single-player games like FINAL FANTASY IX
Below are 22 single-player Steam games similar to FINAL FANTASY IX, 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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Ranked picks
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FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
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!
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FINAL FANTASY VII
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
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FINAL FANTASY V (Old ver.)
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
Return to the classic medieval tale of magic, monsters and friendship as FINAL FANTASY V comes to PC!
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FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
Take part in the epic sequel that unfolds nearly two decades after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. Now enhanced for Windows PC.
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GRANDIA II HD Remaster
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
Grandia II is back and better than ever! The classic Japanese RPG returns with enhanced visuals, new difficulty level, and features both keyboard and gamepad support!
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CHRONO TRIGGER®
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
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Chained Echoes
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
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8-Bit Adventures 2
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
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Tales of Symphonia
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.
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CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.
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Breath of the Forest
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
You will experience the journey of the Kaiak, a native who was chosen by Mother Nature to fight an evil entity that wants to destroy the forest and animals. Get ready to use the magic bow of Tupã and control the four natural elements.
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Fable Anniversary
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.
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DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Digital Edition of Light
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ follows the perilous journey of a hunted Hero who must uncover the mystery of his fate with the aid of a charismatic cast of supporting characters.
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DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
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Starship Wars
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Destroy enemies, bosses and everything you see ahead!! Get crystals to buy better starships and get stronger. Have fun in three different game modes.
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NieR:Automata™
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
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 IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
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 IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
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 IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
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 XVI
Single-player alternative to FINAL FANTASY IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
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 IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
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 IX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY IX.
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.