Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) similar games & best alternatives

Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

PC (Microsoft Windows), Android, iOS • 2014

Should you play it?

FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.

What works
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Challenging and strategic combat
  • Immersive fantasy world
  • Voice acting and cutscenes
  • High replay value with new game plus and achievements
Things to keep in mind
  • Dated graphics and low battle framerate
  • Some frustrating grinding and rare item farming
  • Fixed character classes and limited customization
  • Ui and controls designed for mobile port
  • Camera zoomed in and sometimes awkward navigation

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • GRANDIA II HD Remaster

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Kingdoms of the Dump

  • Learn Japanese To Survive! Kanji Combat

  • Rise of the Third Power
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Escapism

    FINAL FANTASY® XIII
  • Fantasy

    The Forest of Doom (Standalone)
  • Story

    The Fall Part 2: Unbound

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Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake): 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. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

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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    "High replay value with many levels, trophies, and modes encouraging extended play sessions."

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  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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    "Exploration of dungeons and hidden passages is a core part of gameplay."

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  • Fantasy

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  • Growth

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Strategy

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  • Violence

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    "Combat and defeating enemies and bosses are core gameplay elements."

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  • Survival

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    "Players must avoid damage and manage resources to survive challenging encounters."

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