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We filtered the 46 games similar to Chrono Trigger down to the 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” 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 “Sci-Fi” 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Genre puts it alongside Chrono Trigger, and so does a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a cyberpunk setting and 2D presentation.
Released 6 years after Chrono Trigger.
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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