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38 Games with a fantasy setting like Chrono Trigger that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Chrono Trigger down to the 38 that fit the “Fantasy” category. EarthBound Beginnings, Arknights and Caves of Qud top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chrono Trigger.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Chrono Trigger is EarthBound Beginnings — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. Arknights and Caves of Qud follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Chrono Trigger

38 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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EarthBound Beginnings

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EarthBound Beginnings
Closest on genre
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
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Arknights

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Arknights
Closest on visuals
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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Caves of Qud

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NGL91
Caves of Qud
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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Torment: Tides of Numenera

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NGL76
Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-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.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre75
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Xenogears

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Xenogears
RPGCRPGTurn-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.

Game mode100Setting79Genre75Visuals71
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Tactical Breach Wizards

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NGL92
Tactical Breach Wizards
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricTactical
Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

Held in common with Chrono Trigger: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. Its own ground is turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus.

Game mode100Visuals100Genre75Setting73
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Final Fantasy VII

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Final Fantasy VII
RPGCRPGTurn-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.

Game mode100Setting76Genre75Visuals71
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Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

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Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
RPGCRPGTurn-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.

Game mode100Setting77Genre75Visuals0
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Tyranny

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NGL84
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
10

Final Fantasy V

74
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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Diablo Immortal

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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
12

Baldur's Gate

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Baldur's Gate
RPGCRPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 1998Dev BioWare · Interplay EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · iOS

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 game mode and setting: this one brings co-op play.

Released 3 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting64Game mode47
13

Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!

66
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
14

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
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Stories: The Path of Destinies

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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

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