Choose FINAL FANTASY VIII
Choose FINAL FANTASY VIII if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.1% positive across 4,714 reviews.
FINAL FANTASY VIII vs Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
FINAL FANTASY VIII and Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) both land in RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are RPG games on Steam. FINAL FANTASY VIII (2013) is 1 year older than Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) (2014). FINAL FANTASY VIII scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) (80% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
Choose Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. 1,671 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both FINAL FANTASY VIII and Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) sit in RPG on Steam and both list Keyboard Only Option, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 FINAL FANTASY VIII |  Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.79 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (4,714 reviews) | 80% positive (1,671 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix | Square Enix |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- FINAL FANTASY VIII (2013) is 1 year older than Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) (2014).
- FINAL FANTASY VIII scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) (80% positive).
- FINAL FANTASY VIII is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) (4.79 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
FINAL FANTASY VIII vs Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) — FAQ
- Which is better, FINAL FANTASY VIII or Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)?
- On Steam reviews FINAL FANTASY VIII scores higher (85.1% positive) than Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) (80% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, FINAL FANTASY VIII is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play FINAL FANTASY VIII or Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) first?
- If you want chronology, FINAL FANTASY VIII (2013) came out before Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) (2014). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are FINAL FANTASY VIII and Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) similar?
- They overlap on RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.