Games like CHRONO TRIGGER®
If CHRONO TRIGGER® is your kind of game, the closest matches are FINAL FANTASY IX, Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered and Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its emotional, epic and grand. 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 →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…
Players who liked CHRONO TRIGGER® also play
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FINAL FANTASY IX
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Shares character switching and an emotional mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Top pick for CHRONO TRIGGER® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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 !
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for CHRONO TRIGGER® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- returns as a stunning remastered edition, with new gameplay elements and quality of life features! Get ready for an even deeper story and an even more thrilling adventure!
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Third-strongest match for CHRONO TRIGGER® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
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Ranked #4 for CHRONO TRIGGER® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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.
Romancing SaGa 2™
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Ranked #5 for CHRONO TRIGGER® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Sit upon the throne of the Varennes Empire and control several generations of rulers in a valiant battle against the Seven Heroes.
GRANDIA II HD Remaster
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Shares a nostalgic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Ranked #6 for CHRONO TRIGGER® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Grandia II is back and better than ever! The classic Japanese RPG returns with enhanced visuals, new difficulty level, and features both keyboard and gamepad support!
FINAL FANTASY VII
WHY THIS
Shares side quests and an emotional mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Ranked #7 for CHRONO TRIGGER® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
Chained Echoes
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Ranked #8 for CHRONO TRIGGER® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
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Sea of Stars
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Shares a nostalgic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Reviewers of CHRONO TRIGGER® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Secret of Mana
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Shares a nostalgic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Reviewers of CHRONO TRIGGER® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi is reborn as Secret of Mana! Originally released in 1993, Secret of Mana is by far the most popular title in the “Mana” series and has now undergone a much-awaited full 3D remake!
STEINS;GATE
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Shares multiple endings and an emotional mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Reviewers of CHRONO TRIGGER® cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
Botanica: Earthbound Collector's Edition
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Reviewers of CHRONO TRIGGER® cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Play as both Ellie and Ian, two scientists stranded on Botanica. Can you save your friends and find your way home?
Cthulhu Saves Christmas
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Reviewers of CHRONO TRIGGER® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Eldritch horror saves Christmas for fun & profit in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.
Cosmic Star Heroine
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Shares a nostalgic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Reviewers of CHRONO TRIGGER® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.
Breath of Fire IV
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Shares side quests, multiple endings and an emotional mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Reviewers of CHRONO TRIGGER® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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.
Persona 5 Royal
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Reviewers of CHRONO TRIGGER® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below CHRONO TRIGGER® at current Steam store prices.
The Test
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Priced ~73% under CHRONO TRIGGER® on Steam right now. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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?
Crypt of the NecroDancer
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Priced ~60% under CHRONO TRIGGER® on Steam right now. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Streets of Rogue
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Priced ~47% under CHRONO TRIGGER® on Steam right now. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Tower Wizard
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Priced ~60% under CHRONO TRIGGER® on Steam right now. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
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Priced ~73% under CHRONO TRIGGER® on Steam right now. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~73% under CHRONO TRIGGER® on Steam right now. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~73% under CHRONO TRIGGER® on Steam right now. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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".
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
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.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
ENA: Dream BBQ
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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.
missed messages.
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
NGU IDLE
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!
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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 CHRONO TRIGGER®. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from Square Enix, the studio behind CHRONO TRIGGER®. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from Square Enix, the studio behind CHRONO TRIGGER®. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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™
WHY THIS
Shares multiple endings and an emotional mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind CHRONO TRIGGER®. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind CHRONO TRIGGER®. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind CHRONO TRIGGER®. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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
WHY THIS
Shares character switching and an epic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind CHRONO TRIGGER®. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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
WHY THIS
Shares side quests and an emotional mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind CHRONO TRIGGER®. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
FINAL FANTASY XVI
WHY THIS
Shares side quests and an epic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind CHRONO TRIGGER®. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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
WHY THIS
Shares side quests and an epic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind CHRONO TRIGGER®. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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...
WHY THIS
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind CHRONO TRIGGER®. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
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.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- returns as a stunning remastered edition, with new gameplay elements and quality of life features! Get ready for an even deeper story and an even more thrilling adventure!
Romancing SaGa 2™
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Sit upon the throne of the Varennes Empire and control several generations of rulers in a valiant battle against the Seven Heroes.
Chained Echoes
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with CHRONO TRIGGER®.
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Frequently asked about CHRONO TRIGGER®
- 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 7.49 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, Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered, Final Fantasy III (3D Remake).
- Who developed CHRONO TRIGGER®?
- CHRONO TRIGGER® was developed by Square Enix.
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