7 Games like FINAL FANTASY VIII on PS5 that you should try

What brings it close to FINAL FANTASY VIII is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: an anime aesthetic and pixel art.

If FINAL FANTASY VIII worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

It shares the essentials of what FINAL FANTASY VIII does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: cozy, relaxing feel and an anime aesthetic.

The genre is the same as FINAL FANTASY VIII’s, and with it open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: punishing difficulty and an anime aesthetic.

The genre is the same as FINAL FANTASY VIII’s, and with it strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and an anime aesthetic.

Genre puts it alongside FINAL FANTASY VIII, and so does strong narrative focus, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It shares the essentials of what FINAL FANTASY VIII does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: co-op play and pixel art.