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FINAL FANTASY III

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

What works

  • Engaging job system allowing flexible party customization
  • Large, explorable world with secrets and dungeons
  • High quality pixel art and remastered soundtrack
  • Quality of life improvements like autosave and quicksave
  • Balanced challenge with strategic turn-based combat

Things to keep in mind

  • Some jobs are underpowered or situational
  • Late-game grind and difficulty spikes
  • Simplistic story and character development
  • Font and ui require mods for better readability
  • Certain dungeons require specific job use, limiting freedom

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

  • Doom & Destiny

  • Last Dream

  • Voidspire Tactics

  • Of Blades & Tails

  • FINAL FANTASY V

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like FINAL FANTASY III but with less leadership over others

  • Cally's Caves 3

  • Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition

  • ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)

  • Ys I & II Chronicles+

  • Blazing Aries

  • Axiom Verge 2

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FINAL FANTASY III: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Expression, Fantasy.

Last update: 21/08/2026