Games like FINAL FANTASY IV

91% positive from 2,919 reviewsReleased 202143% finish itSteam Deck Verified

What it is

A 2D JRPG with active time battles and a dramatic story. Players explore diverse locations and recruit allies to fight a tyrannical kingdom.

What players liked

A significant leap from previous Final Fantasy games, it's praised for its engaging story, memorable characters, and refined JRPG mechanics.

The catch

Party members constantly rotate in and out, wasting the levelling you put into them.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 2,919 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like FINAL FANTASY IV

FINAL FANTASY II

82% positive from 3,383 reviews202148% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D JRPG with a unique skill-based progression system and a story-driven adventure. It features retro graphics and music, with modernized gameplay elements.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, experimental leveling system and improved storytelling, feeling like a precursor to SaGa games.

The catchLeveling stats through repeated use is grindy and tedious for most of the game.

Both are tagged Party-Based RPG, JRPG and Exploration.

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BLUE REFLECTION

80% positive from 1,475 reviews201744% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a magical girl RPG with a core loop of school life, exploration, and turn-based battles. It features a blend of slice-of-life and fantasy elements.

The catchBath, shower and changing room fanservice shots of the schoolgirl cast are constant.

Both are tagged Lore-Rich, JRPG and RPG.

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BOOK OF HOURS

89% positive from 4,321 reviews20230% finish itDeck Verified

Combat-free crafting RPG about organizing occult books and uncovering history. Players investigate lore, craft tools, and guide visitors in a melancholy library.

What players likedPlayers praise this "cozy horror" game as a complex, lore-rich puzzle and crafting experience, akin to Cultist Simulator.

The catchAlmost nothing is explained, so progress means a wiki, a spreadsheet and long waits.

Both are tagged Lore-Rich, Exploration and RPG.

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Trials of Innocence

92% positive from 1,710 reviews202592% finish itDeck Playable

Courtroom detective game with evidence-based trials and witness interrogation. Features unique locations and a deep narrative.

What players likedPlayers praise "Trials of Innocence" as a smartly written visual novel detective game, similar to Ace Attorney, with a great storyline and memorable characters.

The catchThe English translation is rough and awkward, which makes following the trials harder.

Both are tagged Lore-Rich and RPG.

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Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen

94% positive from 1,367 reviews202127% finish itDeck Verified

This is a tactics-RPG visual novel with active combat and chain attacks. It features a story of forgotten identity and defending loved ones.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging visual novel storytelling and tactical RPG combat, often comparing its worldbuilding to the Trails series.

The catchA serious war story keeps stalling for hours of harem slice-of-life filler.

Both are tagged Lore-Rich and RPG.

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Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven

93% positive from 4,652 reviews202450% finish itDeck Playable

This is a non-linear RPG with a generational succession mechanic where players defend an empire against vengeful heroes. It features diverse classes and tactical combat.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, open-ended JRPG mechanics, generational system, and stylish presentation, making it an accessible entry to the SaGa series.

The catchTime skips keep replacing your party with blank characters you never get attached to.

Both are tagged Party-Based RPG, JRPG and RPG.

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