Games like FINAL FANTASY VIII
If FINAL FANTASY VIII is your kind of game, the closest matches are FINAL FANTASY VII, FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED and Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, 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 VIII is a story-driven RPG set during a time of war between global powers, where players follow Squall Leonhart and others at a military academy. The game features the junction system that lets players customize their stats using magic, guardian forces as summoned allies, the ability to draw and refine magic from enemies, and the Triple Triad card game that reviewers note becomes surprisingly deep. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, contemplative, and epic, with the dual narrative shifting between Squall and Laguna's perspectives cited as a notable structural choice. Enemy-level-scaling allows for some difficulty control during the long campaign. The game holds an 85% positive rating from over 4,700 Steam reviews and is marked as playable on Steam Deck.
About FINAL FANTASY VIII: It is a time of war. Galbadia, a Global Superpower, has declared war on Dollet, a country whose training academy is home to two personalities: the hot-headed Seifer and the 'lone wolf', Squall Leonhart. Both are equally at conflict with each other as their country is with Galbadia; to others, Squall appears lacking in team spirit, while...
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FINAL FANTASY VII
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The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
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Shares junction system with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Second-strongest match for FINAL FANTASY VIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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.
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
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Third-strongest match for FINAL FANTASY VIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
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Shares an immersive mood with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Ranked #4 for FINAL FANTASY VIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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!
FINAL FANTASY IX
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Ranked #5 for FINAL FANTASY VIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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 !
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY™
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Shares an atmospheric mood with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Ranked #6 for FINAL FANTASY VIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
A team of veteran developers of the FINAL FANTASY franchise, headed by venerated producer Yoshinori Kitase, brings you MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY, a mobile RPG of unprecedented quality. The PC version comes 4K visuals and 60 FPS gameplay.
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
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Shares an epic mood with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Ranked #7 for FINAL FANTASY VIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Unravel the mysteries of the past in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined! Gather your companions and travel beyond the shores of your small kingdom to discover why it is the only remaining island in the world.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
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Ranked #8 for FINAL FANTASY VIII fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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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Dragon Question
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The best 'Edu-tainment' game which helps you improve your math skills!
FINAL FANTASY VII
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The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.
Fallout: New Vegas
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Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™
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It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
Borderlands 2
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The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
Neverwinter
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Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter!
Torchlight II
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Shares an immersive mood with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Reviewers of FINAL FANTASY VIII cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below FINAL FANTASY VIII at current Steam store prices.
The Test
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Priced ~58% under FINAL FANTASY VIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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?
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
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Priced ~58% under FINAL FANTASY VIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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 ~58% under FINAL FANTASY VIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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 ~58% under FINAL FANTASY VIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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".
The Binding of Isaac
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Priced ~58% under FINAL FANTASY VIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™
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Shares an atmospheric mood with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Priced ~48% under FINAL FANTASY VIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™
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Priced ~48% under FINAL FANTASY VIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?
Mirror
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Priced ~58% under FINAL FANTASY VIII on Steam right now. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
This is a game that combines match-3, GALGAME elements and beauties. If you want to learn more about those beauties, you need to best them first. How the story goes is choice-based so your choices will ultimately decide their fate.
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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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.
The Looker
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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Coming soon from Square Enix
Announced and quality-gated upcoming releases from Square Enix — ranked by community wishlist demand from our scraped pool.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
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Announced upcoming release from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY VIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
A brand-new action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT – The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD-2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay for the first time!
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE
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Announced upcoming release from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY VIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Return to the pixel‑art world of FINAL FANTASY, evolved from its classic roots. Travel with companions bound by fate and call on Visions to aid you in battle to uncover the truth behind a force that threatens to bring everything to ruin.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World
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Announced upcoming release from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY VIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
In this RPG, you befriend monsters from the DRAGON QUEST series, raise them up, synthesize new creatures, and pit them against other monsters in battle. Join fledgling monster wranglers Bianca and Nera as they set off on the adventure of a lifetime.
More from Square Enix
Other recommendable Steam games by Square Enix, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
NieR:Automata™
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Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY VIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
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Shares an epic mood with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY VIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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.
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
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Shares an epic mood with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY VIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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 atmospheric mood with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY VIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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 VIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
FINAL FANTASY XVI
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Shares an atmospheric mood with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY VIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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 an atmospheric mood with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind FINAL FANTASY VIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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 VIII. Shares RPG with FINAL FANTASY VIII.
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 VIII
- Does FINAL FANTASY VIII run on Steam Deck?
- FINAL FANTASY VIII 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 VIII cost?
- FINAL FANTASY VIII is listed on Steam at 4.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to FINAL FANTASY VIII?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside FINAL FANTASY VIII are FINAL FANTASY VII, FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED, Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).
- Who developed FINAL FANTASY VIII?
- FINAL FANTASY VIII was developed by Square Enix.
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