Games like FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

If FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Elder Scrolls® Online, Guild Wars 2® and Black Desert — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, epic and immersive, and single out its crafting gathering and cross class progression. 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.

Final Fantasy XIV is a subscription-based MMORPG that launched in 2014 from Square Enix. Players progress through a job system allowing cross-class skill acquisition, alongside extensive character customisation through glamour systems and housing options. The game features crafting and gathering mechanics alongside robust social structures through free company affiliations. Reviewers note the seasonal events retroactively reward past participation, while players describe the job rotations as distinct despite sharing base roles, and highlight the story arcs for delivering emotional payoffs that unfold over years. The game supports cross-platform play and runs at playable status on Steam Deck. Currently priced at $19.99 with an 87% positive rating from over 60,000 Steam reviews.

About FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: 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.