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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac • 2014

Should you play it?

Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.

What works

  • Engaging story and rich lore
  • Friendly and supportive community
  • Flexible class/job system on one character
  • Extensive customization and housing
  • Frequent content updates and expansions

Things to keep in mind

  • Slow and grindy early game progression
  • Subscription model may deter some players
  • Housing availability is limited and competitive
  • Some endgame content can be repetitive
  • Language barrier for non-english speakers

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™

  • The Elder Scrolls® Online

  • EverQuest II

  • Guild Wars 2®

  • The Lord of the Rings Online™

  • Once Human

Less status-driven

Games that feels like FINAL FANTASY XIV Online but with less focus on status and recognition

  • Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition

  • Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

  • Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

  • Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment

  • SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX

  • Grounded 2

Less competitive

Games that feels like FINAL FANTASY XIV Online but with less competition against others

  • Dungeons & Dragons Online®

  • Baldur's Gate 3

  • Warframe

  • Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition

  • Fallout 76

  • FINAL FANTASY® XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition

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  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online. These titles are not in What to play next.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Story, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026