Games like FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.)
If FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) is your kind of game, the closest matches are FINAL FANTASY V (Old ver.), Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) and Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its music elevates every scene, cinematic and emotional. 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 →Originally released on PC in 2015 by Square Enix, this classic turn-based RPG features an ensemble cast with distinct abilities alongside the esper system that enables deep character customization. Players describe the experience as cinematic, emotional, and grand, with reviewers frequently highlighting how the soundtrack elevates every scene and noting a mid-game narrative shift that turns the world upside down. The game includes character-specific abilities, menu customization, random encounters, post-game dungeons, and an auto-battle toggle. The 80% positive rating from 1673 Steam reviews reflects its enduring legacy. Marketed as a remake of the beloved sixth installment of the Final Fantasy series, it is playable on Steam Deck.
About FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.): The highly rated and widely popular sixth instalment of the legendary FINAL FANTASY series comes to PC!
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FINAL FANTASY V (Old ver.)
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Top pick for FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
Return to the classic medieval tale of magic, monsters and friendship as FINAL FANTASY V comes to PC!
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
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Second-strongest match for FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
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Shares a nostalgic mood with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
Third-strongest match for FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
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Shares a nostalgic mood with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
Ranked #4 for FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
Take part in the epic sequel that unfolds nearly two decades after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. Now enhanced for Windows PC.
FINAL FANTASY IX
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Shares an emotional mood with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
Ranked #5 for FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
FINAL FANTASY
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Shares random encounters and an epic mood with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
Ranked #6 for FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
GRANDIA II HD Remaster
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Shares a nostalgic mood with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
Ranked #7 for FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
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!
Forge of the Fae
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Ranked #8 for FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
Forge of the Fae is a story-rich pixel RPG inspired by Celtic folklore. Journey through a mysterious world, master the ARC Crystal System to unleash powerful magic, and face dangerous Fae in fast-paced, turn-based battles where your choices shape destiny.
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
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The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
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Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
ENA: Dream BBQ
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Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
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You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
missed messages.
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NieR:Automata™
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Shares a melancholic mood with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
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Shares an epic mood with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
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FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
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Shares a cinematic mood with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
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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.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
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Shares an epic mood with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
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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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Shares a melancholic mood with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.). Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
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 VI (Old ver.).
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.). Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
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
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Shares a cinematic mood with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.). Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
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.
NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...
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Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.). Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.).
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.
Frequently asked about FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.)
- Does FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) run on Steam Deck?
- FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- What games are most similar to FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.)?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) are FINAL FANTASY V (Old ver.), Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake), Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).
- Who developed FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.)?
- FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) was developed by Square Enix.
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