# Games like FINAL FANTASY IX

> The closest matches to FINAL FANTASY IX: FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster, FINAL FANTASY VII, CHRONO TRIGGER®, WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®, and Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. 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 X/X-2 HD Remaster](https://imho.run/games/359870/final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 10,776 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359870/)
2. [FINAL FANTASY VII](https://imho.run/games/39140/final-fantasy-vii) — Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 16,417 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/39140/)
3. [CHRONO TRIGGER®](https://imho.run/games/613830/chrono-trigger) — Shares character switching with FINAL FANTASY IX. 6,681 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/613830/)
4. [WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®](https://imho.run/games/552700/world-of-final-fantasy) — A frequent pick in FINAL FANTASY IX players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,440 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/552700/)
5. [Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered](https://imho.run/games/798460/ni-no-kuni-wrath-of-the-white-witch-remastered) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 2,408 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/798460/)
6. [DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Digital Edition of Light](https://imho.run/games/742120/dragon-quest-xi-echoes-of-an-elusive-age-digital-edition-of-light) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 4,683 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/742120/)
7. [GRANDIA II HD Remaster](https://imho.run/games/330390/grandia-ii-hd-remaster) — Also Cult Classic and Turn-Based, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 1,383 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/330390/)
8. [Chained Echoes](https://imho.run/games/1229240/chained-echoes) — Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 4,511 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229240/)
9. [8-Bit Adventures 2](https://imho.run/games/733110/8-bit-adventures-2) — Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 251 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/733110/)
10. [Sea of Stars](https://imho.run/games/1244090/sea-of-stars) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 6,270 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/)
11. [The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky](https://imho.run/games/251150/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-in-the-sky) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 6,262 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251150/)
12. [Yakuza: Like a Dragon](https://imho.run/games/1235140/yakuza-like-a-dragon) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 14,367 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1235140/)
13. [Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3](https://imho.run/games/3081320/fuga-melodies-of-steel-3) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 131 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3081320/)
14. [Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling](https://imho.run/games/1082710/bug-fables-the-everlasting-sapling) — Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 4,407 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082710/)
15. [Persona 4 Golden](https://imho.run/games/1113000/persona-4-golden) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 44,823 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1113000/)
16. [Metaphor: ReFantazio](https://imho.run/games/2679460/metaphor-refantazio) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 13,194 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2679460/)
17. [Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth](https://imho.run/games/2072450/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 7,199 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2072450/)
18. [ONE PIECE ODYSSEY](https://imho.run/games/814000/one-piece-odyssey) — Shares character switching with FINAL FANTASY IX. 1,391 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/814000/)
19. [Fairy Fencer F](https://imho.run/games/347830/fairy-fencer-f) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 1,231 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347830/)
20. [Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection](https://imho.run/games/2852190/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 2,053 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/)
21. [Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/373420/divinity-original-sin-enhanced-edition) — Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 11,477 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373420/)
22. [Clair Obscur: Expedition 33](https://imho.run/games/1903340/clair-obscur-expedition-33) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 97,746 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903340/)
23. [Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout](https://imho.run/games/1121560/atelier-ryza-ever-darkness-the-secret-hideout) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 2,005 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1121560/)
24. [The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut](https://imho.run/games/1091980/the-bard-s-tale-iv-director-s-cut) — Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like FINAL FANTASY IX. 471 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1091980/)

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## About FINAL FANTASY IX

Final Fantasy IX is a classic turn-based RPG set in a fantasy world that originally released in 2000 and arrived on Steam in 2016. Players manage ability-point allocation across a party of characters with distinct abilities, switching between them strategically during combat, while a trance system adds a dramatic twist to battles. The game features optional boss challenges and traditional grind-based progression. Reviewers highlight that the storyline tugs heartstrings and that characters grow meaningfully throughout the adventure. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, emotional, and nostalgic, with a whimsical yet profound tone. The game offers a massive length at normal difficulty, with 95% positive reviews from nearly 6,800 Steam users at $6.29, and is playable on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 377840
- **Developer:** Square Enix
- **Publisher:** Square Enix
- **Genres:** RPG
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Playable without Timed Input
- **Released:** Apr 14, 2016
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 84
- **Platforms:** windows

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