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Few titles capture what makes Chrono Trigger unique: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world. After measuring 7 attributes across over 6,700 games, the NextGameLike team picks the 46 most faithful alternatives. Tyranny, Disco Elysium and Kingdom Rush top the ranking, with Tyranny at number one (74/100).

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Year 1995Dev Bird Studio

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The closest game to Chrono Trigger is Tyranny — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Disco Elysium and Kingdom Rush follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Chrono Trigger

46 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Chrono Trigger. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Tyranny

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Tyranny
Closest overall match
RPGCRPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 2016Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

What brings it close to Chrono Trigger is open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 21 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression78Setting65
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Disco Elysium

70
NGL92
Disco Elysium
RPGCRPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationIsometricTactical
Year 2019Dev ZA/UMOn PC · Mac

It shares the essentials of what Chrono Trigger does: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in progression — its own ground is skill tree progression.

Released 24 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression68
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Kingdom Rush

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Kingdom Rush
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricTacticalMelee
Year 2011Dev Ironhide Game Studio · Armor GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

Held in common with Chrono Trigger: fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: a medieval setting.

Released 16 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals79Setting37
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Final Fantasy V

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Final Fantasy V
Closest on progression
RPGCRPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 1992Dev Square · Square Enix

If Chrono Trigger worked for you because of open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals69Setting64
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Pathologic 2

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NGL79
Pathologic 2
RPGCRPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationIsometricTactical
Year 2019Dev Ice-Pick Lodge · tinyBuildOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If Chrono Trigger worked for you because of exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: horror setting and a first-person view.

Released 24 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals61Setting0
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!

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NGL80
Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
RPGCRPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 2018Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

Same family as Chrono Trigger: open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: co-op play and skill tree progression.

Released 23 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100World100Visuals71Progression68Setting64Game mode47
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Caves of Qud

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NGL91
Caves of Qud
Closest on setting
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

What carries over from Chrono Trigger is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in world and progression — its own ground is procedural generation and skill tree progression.

Released 20 years after Chrono Trigger.

Game mode100Setting100Genre75Visuals66Progression65World53
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Stories: The Path of Destinies

65
NGL80
Stories: The Path of Destinies
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricNarrative
Year 2016Dev Spearhead GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It meets Chrono Trigger on fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 21 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting64
9

Final Fantasy IV

65
NGL80
Final Fantasy IV
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometric
Year 1991Dev Square

With Chrono Trigger it shares fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: adventure storytelling.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting64
10

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

66
NGL77
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
RPGCRPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 2018Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

The genre is the same as Chrono Trigger’s, and with it open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: co-op play and skill tree progression.

Released 23 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100World100Visuals71Progression68Setting64Game mode47
11

Breath of Fire II

65
NGL77
Breath of Fire II
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometric
Year 1994Dev Capcom · Leguna

Held in common with Chrono Trigger: fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: adventure storytelling.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting64
12

Grandia II

65
NGL75
Grandia II
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometric
Year 2000Dev Game Arts · Enix CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PC

What carries over from Chrono Trigger is fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on setting.

Released 5 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting64
13

EarthBound Beginnings

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EarthBound Beginnings
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Ape · NintendoOn Switch

Its point of contact with Chrono Trigger is fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

Released 20 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals55
14

Diablo Immortal

68
NGL63
Diablo Immortal
RPGCRPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 2022Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Android · PC · iOS

It shares the essentials of what Chrono Trigger does: open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

Released 27 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting64Game mode54
15

Arknights

71
Arknights
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricTactical
Year 2019Dev Studio Montagne · Yostar GamesOn Android · iOS

What carries over from Chrono Trigger is fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. It sets itself apart with deep simulation and tactical combat.

Released 24 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting79

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