CHRONO TRIGGER® similar games & best alternatives

CHRONO TRIGGER®

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

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…

What works
  • Timeless story and characters
  • Innovative time travel gameplay
  • Memorable soundtrack
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Accessible combat system
Things to keep in mind
  • Buggy and unstable pc port
  • Some tedious side quests
  • Graphical filter issues in hd mode
  • Lack of modern ui polish
  • Random crashes reported

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

  • DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined

  • GRANDIA II HD Remaster

  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

  • FINAL FANTASY III

  • DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

  • Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

  • OCTOPATH TRAVELER™

  • Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Summoner

  • Kingdoms of the Dump

  • FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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    Gedonia 2
  • Fantasy

    Last Epoch
  • Story

    Rising Angels: Reborn

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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CHRONO TRIGGER®: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story, Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "Focus is on single-player experience without competitive or ranked modes."

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  • Continuation

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  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Strong fantasy setting with immersive exploration and narrative offers escape from real life."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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    "Time travel mechanic promotes discovery of new eras and secrets across different periods."

  • Expression

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    "Some character customization via upgrades and choices, but limited cosmetic personalization."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy setting with time travel, magic, and mythical creatures, providing imaginative fiction."

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  • Fellowship

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay typical of JRPGs with no physical activity elements."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention during combat and story progression; not suitable for casual or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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    "Players manage party composition and strategy but no leadership over other players."

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    "Character leveling, acquiring new abilities, equipment upgrades, and unlocking new areas drive progression."

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  • Relaxation

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  • Status

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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