10 Games like Chrono Trigger on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Chrono Trigger down to the 10 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Pathologic 2, Stories: The Path of Destinies and Grandia II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chrono Trigger.

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The best games like Chrono Trigger on PlayStation

10 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.

Pathologic 2

66 similarity to Chrono Trigger

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Closest overall match

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

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.

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Stories: The Path of Destinies

65 similarity to Chrono Trigger

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Closest on visuals

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

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.

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Grandia II

65 similarity to Chrono Trigger

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

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.

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They Are Billions

63 similarity to Chrono Trigger

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalDark

Year 2019Dev Numantian GamesOn PS4 · Switch · PC

Shelved next to Chrono Trigger for good reason: a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings horror setting and base building.

Released 24 years after Chrono Trigger.

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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

60 similarity to Chrono Trigger

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What it holds in common with Chrono Trigger is shape: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is skill tree progression.

Released 23 years after Chrono Trigger.

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker

59 similarity to Chrono Trigger

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It resembles Chrono Trigger most in how it is built: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings a medieval setting and skill tree progression.

Released 23 years after Chrono Trigger.

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Torment: Tides of Numenera

58 similarity to Chrono Trigger

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Closest on setting

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricTactical

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What carries over from Chrono Trigger is deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. It sets itself apart with adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 22 years after Chrono Trigger.

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Xenogears

57 similarity to Chrono Trigger

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricTactical

Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

With Chrono Trigger it shares deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. What it adds of its own: turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus.

Released 3 years after Chrono Trigger.

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Final Fantasy VII

56 similarity to Chrono Trigger

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricTactical

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

With Chrono Trigger it shares deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

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Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

53 similarity to Chrono Trigger

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloFantasySci-FiTacticalDark

Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

Its point of contact with Chrono Trigger is deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 9 years after Chrono Trigger.

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