Rank 01Why this
Shares character switching with CHRONO TRIGGER.
- $20.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like CHRONO TRIGGER®
- 40 games
- Updated Oct 24, 2026
Players who liked CHRONO TRIGGER® also play
The closest matches to CHRONO TRIGGER®: FINAL FANTASY IX, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™, Chained Echoes, CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION, and DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like CHRONO TRIGGER.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Rank 03- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Rank 04 
CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
Why this: Shares multiple endings with CHRONO TRIGGER.
Rank 05 
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
Why this: Shares side quests with CHRONO TRIGGER.
Rank 06 
Sea of Stars
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as CHRONO TRIGGER.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like CHRONO TRIGGER®
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Shares multiple endings with CHRONO TRIGGER.
- 61% of 1,411 reviews
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- 13Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Also Cult Classic and Time Travel, like CHRONO TRIGGER.
- 98% of 1,982 reviews
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Square Enix
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 88% of 6,681 reviews
- Genres: RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Boss fights rely on mechanics over grinding
- Iconic character designs by akira toriyama
- Legendary soundtrack by nobuo uematsu
- Emotional
- Epic
- Grand
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Secret of Mana
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as CHRONO TRIGGER.
Cosmic Star Heroine
Why this: Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like CHRONO TRIGGER.
Breath of Fire IV
Why this: Shares side quests and multiple endings with CHRONO TRIGGER.
CrossCode
Why this: Same epic mood as CHRONO TRIGGER.
Undertale
Why this: Shares multiple endings with CHRONO TRIGGER.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Why this: Same grand mood as CHRONO TRIGGER.
Cheaper alternatives
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Septerra Core
Why this: Also Cult Classic and Turn-Based, like CHRONO TRIGGER.
Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
Why this: Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like CHRONO TRIGGER.
Anachronox
Why this: Shares side quests with CHRONO TRIGGER.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
Why this: Same grand mood as CHRONO TRIGGER.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Chained Echoes
Why this: Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like CHRONO TRIGGER.
CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
Why this: Shares multiple endings with CHRONO TRIGGER.
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
Why this: Shares side quests with CHRONO TRIGGER.
Sea of Stars
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as CHRONO TRIGGER.
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Why this: Shares multiple endings with CHRONO TRIGGER.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Why this: Same epic mood as CHRONO TRIGGER.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
Why this: Shares character switching with CHRONO TRIGGER.
FINAL FANTASY VII
Why this: Shares side quests with CHRONO TRIGGER.
NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...
Why this: Also Cult Classic and JRPG, like CHRONO TRIGGER.
About CHRONO TRIGGER®
The closest matches to CHRONO TRIGGER®: FINAL FANTASY IX, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™, Chained Echoes, CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION, and DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If CHRONO TRIGGER® is your kind of game, the closest matches are FINAL FANTASY IX, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and Chained Echoes — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as emotional, epic and grand, and single out its boss mechanics and character switching. 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.
CHRONO TRIGGER is a classic RPG developed by Square Enix that released on Steam in 2018 for $7.49 USD. Players explore multiple time periods through a branching narrative where choices reshape the story's trajectory. The turn-based combat system emphasizes boss mechanics and character-switching over simple grinding, complemented by side-quests and seven distinct endings that reward thorough exploration. Reviewers highlight the iconic character designs by Akira Toriyama and the legendary soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu. Players describe the experience as emotional, grand, and nostalgic, with the time-traveling structure providing an epic scope. The game runs as Playable on Steam Deck and holds an 88% positive rating from over 6,600 Steam reviews.
About CHRONO TRIGGER®: The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
Is CHRONO TRIGGER® worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 6,681 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 86% positive across 92 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 23 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 6 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Boss fights rely on mechanics over grinding
- Iconic character designs by akira toriyama
- Legendary soundtrack by nobuo uematsu
- Time traveling choices reshape the story
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Really enjoyed this classic; as an RPG lover, I heard this was a must-try, and I must say old is gold. That lovely pixel art and the classic "save the princess" paired with an active battle system which breaks the traditional RPG style –…”
“Unstable framerate and poorly implemented "high resolution" mode. Tiles were upscaled without a thought of how they fit with other tiles, making them look disjointed, and weapons are still pixelated in the high res mode. Also, the original…”
People who play it also play: FINAL FANTASY IX, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™, Chained Echoes
Frequently asked about CHRONO TRIGGER®
Can I run it?
Does CHRONO TRIGGER® run on Steam Deck?
CHRONO TRIGGER® 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 CHRONO TRIGGER® cost?
CHRONO TRIGGER® is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to CHRONO TRIGGER®?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside CHRONO TRIGGER® are FINAL FANTASY IX, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™, Chained Echoes.
Who developed CHRONO TRIGGER®?
CHRONO TRIGGER® was developed by Square Enix.