# Games like FINAL FANTASY IV

> The closest matches to FINAL FANTASY IV: FINAL FANTASY V, FINAL FANTASY VI, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Tactics Ogre: Reborn. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [FINAL FANTASY V](https://imho.run/games/1173810/final-fantasy-v) — Shares job system with FINAL FANTASY IV. 1,340 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1173810/)
2. [FINAL FANTASY VI](https://imho.run/games/1173820/final-fantasy-vi) — Also Class-Based and Party-Based RPG, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 2,918 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1173820/)
3. [Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven](https://imho.run/games/2455640/romancing-saga-2-revenge-of-the-seven) — A frequent pick in FINAL FANTASY IV players' libraries, and another RPG. 904 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2455640/)
4. [Clair Obscur: Expedition 33](https://imho.run/games/1903340/clair-obscur-expedition-33) — Also Party-Based RPG and Lore-Rich, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 97,746 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903340/)
5. [Tactics Ogre: Reborn](https://imho.run/games/1451090/tactics-ogre-reborn) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 2,073 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1451090/)
6. [Metaphor: ReFantazio](https://imho.run/games/2679460/metaphor-refantazio) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 13,194 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2679460/)
7. [8-Bit Adventures 2](https://imho.run/games/733110/8-bit-adventures-2) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 251 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/733110/)
8. [Persona 3 Reload](https://imho.run/games/2161700/persona-3-reload) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 20,840 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2161700/)
9. [Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2](https://imho.run/games/2001340/fuga-melodies-of-steel-2) — Also JRPG and Emotional, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 216 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2001340/)
10. [Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars](https://imho.run/games/1932640/suikoden-i-ii-hd-remaster-gate-rune-and-dunan-unification-wars) — Also JRPG and Emotional, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 1,299 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1932640/)
11. [Sea of Stars](https://imho.run/games/1244090/sea-of-stars) — Also Party-Based RPG and Lore-Rich, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 6,270 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/)
12. [Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/1184370/pathfinder-wrath-of-the-righteous-enhanced-edition) — A frequent pick in FINAL FANTASY IV players' libraries, and another Action. 17,959 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1184370/)
13. [Chained Echoes](https://imho.run/games/1229240/chained-echoes) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 4,511 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229240/)
14. [Dark Deity](https://imho.run/games/1374840/dark-deity) — Also Party-Based RPG and Lore-Rich, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 1,850 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1374840/)
15. [Yakuza: Like a Dragon](https://imho.run/games/1235140/yakuza-like-a-dragon) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 14,367 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1235140/)
16. [Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth](https://imho.run/games/2072450/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth) — Also JRPG and Emotional, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 7,199 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2072450/)
17. [Breath of Fire IV](https://imho.run/games/4249150/breath-of-fire-iv) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 244 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4249150/)
18. [Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™](https://imho.run/games/1276790/ruined-king-a-league-of-legends-story) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 4,381 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1276790/)
19. [Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga](https://imho.run/games/1488200/symphony-of-war-the-nephilim-saga) — Also Lore-Rich and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 7,055 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1488200/)
20. [Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes](https://imho.run/games/1658280/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 1,692 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658280/)
21. [The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC](https://imho.run/games/251290/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-in-the-sky-sc) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 2,685 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251290/)
22. [Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/373420/divinity-original-sin-enhanced-edition) — Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 11,477 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373420/)
23. [Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling](https://imho.run/games/1082710/bug-fables-the-everlasting-sapling) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 4,407 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082710/)
24. [Tales of ARISE](https://imho.run/games/740130/tales-of-arise) — Also JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IV. 11,061 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/740130/)

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## About FINAL FANTASY IV

FINAL FANTASY IV, from Square Enix, is the Pixel Remaster of the series' fourth chapter, rebuilt with new 2D art and audio while keeping its retro spirit. The turn-based combat runs on the Active Time Battle system, supported by a job system, party-member swapping, scripted set-piece battles, and secret summons. The 2021 release costs $11.69 and is Steam Deck Verified. Across 1,926 Steam reviews it holds roughly 93% positive. Reviewers highlight the ATB system that keeps players alert, the character banter that deepens emotional investment, and a storyline many rank among the series' best. The mood reads as cinematic and epic across this long, single-player JRPG.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1173800
- **Developer:** Square Enix
- **Publisher:** Square Enix
- **Genres:** RPG
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Sep 8, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

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