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Games like Breath of Fire IV

If Breath of Fire IV is your kind of game, the closest matches are Monster Alchemy, Fantasy to Kill and Tactics Ogre: Reborn — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, emotional and nostalgic. 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.

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About Breath of Fire IV: Master an array of skills and magic to unlock strategic victories in battle as you go head to head with unique enemies using powerful "Dragon Transformations" and combo actions! Follow the intertwining stories of Ryu and Fou-Lu to their thrilling conclusion in this classic RPG adventure.

2026AdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com
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Players who liked Breath of Fire IV also play

Steam players who put hours into Breath of Fire IV also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Monster Alchemy

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Breath of Fire IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    Create unique creatures, use them to gather rare resources, and fuse them into even more powerful beings! This RPG combines classic exploration with a deep crafting system where your monsters are your ultimate tool for looting, combat, and discovery.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  2. Fantasy to Kill

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Breath of Fire IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    The world is unfair, but you will be worse. Parry and counter during monster turns in challenging turn-based combat. Level up and find new spells, weapons and items in the 2.5d overworld to gain an advantage over encounters.

    2026ActionIndieRPGSteam ↗
  3. Tactics Ogre: Reborn

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Breath of Fire IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.

    2022SimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. CREATION OF THE GODS: Rebellion at Five Passes

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Breath of Fire IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    Enter the epic 'Creation of the Gods' saga. Experience this classic pixel JRPG with deep worldbuilding and vibrant art. Command mythical combat mounts, wield legendary artifacts, and master tactical turn-based battles. In a world where divine fate clashes with human will, only one can prevail.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. The Dragons' Twilight III

    WHY THIS

    Shares side quests, skill tree progression, nostalgic and an atmospheric mood with Breath of Fire IV.

    Ranked #5 for Breath of Fire IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    Join Trace and Mila as they unravel the mysteries of Mystrift Isle. Dragons have suddenly reappeared, and magic has returned to the land! Life, while peaceful and prosperous, had become complacent, but now, adventure awaits!

    2025IndieRPG12.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Alone: Recode

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Breath of Fire IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    Step into the world of Alone - a new take on the classic turn-based fantasy RPG. Featuring challenging bosses and asymmetric world design Alone will defy your expectations of gameplay and exploration. Whether you are an RPG veteran or new to the genre, you must experience Alone.

    2021AdventureRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. First Odium

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Breath of Fire IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    A psychological Turn Based Combat RPG Dungeon Crawling Horror

    2023RPGCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Spectrakin

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Breath of Fire IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    Catch and train monsters, master turn-based combat, and grow a small settlement into a thriving town! Explore a vast world filled with secrets, memorable characters, and an ancient mystery waiting to be solved. Spectrakin is a modern love letter to classic monster-taming games.

    IndieRPGSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Breath of Fire IV at current Steam store prices.

  1. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Breath of Fire IV on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Breath of Fire IV on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Breath of Fire IV.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Breath of Fire IV on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Breath of Fire IV on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Breath of Fire IV.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Breath of Fire IV on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Breath of Fire IV on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Breath of Fire IV.

    Kick Some Brick in I through VI! Play through all six Star Wars movies in one videogame! Adding new characters, new levels, new features and for the first time ever, the chance to build and battle your way through a fun Star Wars galaxy on your PC!

    2009Adventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Room

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Breath of Fire IV on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Breath of Fire IV.

    A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.

    2014IndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~85% under Breath of Fire IV on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Breath of Fire IV.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

    2024IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Breath of Fire IV.

    USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.

    2025IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

    2021IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Tails Noir: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Saihate Station

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.

    2025IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from CAPCOM Co., Ltd.

Other recommendable Steam games by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Monster Hunter: World

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Breath of Fire IV.

    Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.

    2018Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Monster Hunter Wilds

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Breath of Fire IV. Shares Adventure and RPG with Breath of Fire IV.

    The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG69.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Resident Evil 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Breath of Fire IV.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Breath of Fire IV. Shares Adventure with Breath of Fire IV.

    Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Resident Evil 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Breath of Fire IV.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Breath of Fire IV.

    A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

    2019Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Devil May Cry 5

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Breath of Fire IV.

    The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

    2019Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Resident Evil Village

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Breath of Fire IV.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Breath of Fire IV.

    Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.

    2021Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Resident Evil Requiem

    WHY THIS

    Shares exploration, character driven and an atmospheric mood with Breath of Fire IV.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Breath of Fire IV. Shares Adventure with Breath of Fire IV.

    Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.

    2026ActionAdventure69.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Resident Evil 3

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Breath of Fire IV.

    Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon: Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe.

    2020Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Breath of Fire IV

Does Breath of Fire IV run on Steam Deck?
Breath of Fire IV 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 Breath of Fire IV cost?
Breath of Fire IV is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Breath of Fire IV?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Breath of Fire IV are Monster Alchemy, Fantasy to Kill, Tactics Ogre: Reborn.
Who developed Breath of Fire IV?
Breath of Fire IV was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., GOG.com and published by CAPCOM Co., Ltd..

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Breath of Fire IV.

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