# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

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

1. [FINAL FANTASY IX](https://imho.run/games/377840/final-fantasy-ix) — Shares character switching with CHRONO TRIGGER. 6,769 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377840/)
2. [OCTOPATH TRAVELER™](https://imho.run/games/921570/octopath-traveler) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like CHRONO TRIGGER. 4,900 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/921570/)
3. [Chained Echoes](https://imho.run/games/1229240/chained-echoes) — A frequent pick in CHRONO TRIGGER players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,511 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229240/)
4. [CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION](https://imho.run/games/1133760/chrono-cross-the-radical-dreamers-edition) — Shares multiple endings with CHRONO TRIGGER. 1,411 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1133760/)
5. [DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined](https://imho.run/games/2499860/dragon-quest-vii-reimagined) — Shares side quests with CHRONO TRIGGER. 559 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499860/)
6. [Sea of Stars](https://imho.run/games/1244090/sea-of-stars) — Also JRPG, like CHRONO TRIGGER. 6,270 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/)
7. [8-Bit Adventures 2](https://imho.run/games/733110/8-bit-adventures-2) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like CHRONO TRIGGER. 251 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/733110/)
8. [STEINS;GATE](https://imho.run/games/412830/steins-gate) — Also Time Travel, like CHRONO TRIGGER. 5,168 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/412830/)
9. [Cosmic Star Heroine](https://imho.run/games/256460/cosmic-star-heroine) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like CHRONO TRIGGER. 629 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/256460/)
10. [DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT](https://imho.run/games/851850/dragon-ball-z-kakarot) — Shares side quests with CHRONO TRIGGER. 17,761 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/851850/)
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 CHRONO TRIGGER. 6,262 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251150/)
12. [Breath of Fire IV](https://imho.run/games/4249150/breath-of-fire-iv) — Shares side quests and multiple endings with CHRONO TRIGGER. 244 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4249150/)
13. [Day of the Tentacle Remastered](https://imho.run/games/388210/day-of-the-tentacle-remastered) — Also Cult Classic and Time Travel, like CHRONO TRIGGER. 1,982 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/388210/)
14. [Septerra Core](https://imho.run/games/253940/septerra-core) — Also Cult Classic and Turn-Based, like CHRONO TRIGGER. 373 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253940/)
15. [Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3](https://imho.run/games/3081320/fuga-melodies-of-steel-3) — Shares side quests with CHRONO TRIGGER. 131 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3081320/)
16. [Pier Solar and the Great Architects](https://imho.run/games/286220/pier-solar-and-the-great-architects) — Shares side quests with CHRONO TRIGGER. 52 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/286220/)
17. [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 CHRONO TRIGGER. 2,408 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/798460/)
18. [Yakuza: Like a Dragon](https://imho.run/games/1235140/yakuza-like-a-dragon) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like CHRONO TRIGGER. 14,367 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1235140/)
19. [Cris Tales](https://imho.run/games/1079830/cris-tales) — Also Time Travel and JRPG, like CHRONO TRIGGER. 175 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079830/)
20. [ANOTHER EDEN](https://imho.run/games/1252600/another-eden) — Also Time Travel and Turn-Based, like CHRONO TRIGGER. 1,068 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252600/)
21. [Persona 4 Golden](https://imho.run/games/1113000/persona-4-golden) — Also JRPG, like CHRONO TRIGGER. 44,823 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1113000/)
22. [GRANDIA II HD Remaster](https://imho.run/games/330390/grandia-ii-hd-remaster) — Also Cult Classic and Turn-Based, like CHRONO TRIGGER. 1,383 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/330390/)
23. [Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes](https://imho.run/games/1658280/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes) — A frequent pick in CHRONO TRIGGER players' libraries, and another Action. 1,692 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658280/)
24. [CrossCode](https://imho.run/games/368340/crosscode) — Same epic mood as CHRONO TRIGGER. 9,855 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/368340/)

## Machine-readable

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## About CHRONO TRIGGER®

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 613830
- **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, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Touch Only Option
- **Released:** Feb 27, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

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