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Games like Final Fantasy II

Below are the closest matches, each with what it shares with Final Fantasy II, how it differs, and who should skip it.

1. 1

   Final Fantasy XII

   Sandbox, Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Fantasy, pom-pom

   But: 60 h instead of 20 h

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2. 2

   Final Fantasy III

   Role-playing (RPG), Fantasy, pom-pom, Adventure, basilisks

   But: 40 h instead of 20 h

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3. 3

   Final Fantasy IX

   Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Fantasy, pom-pom, basilisks

   But: 48 h instead of 20 h

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4. 4

   Chrono Cross

   Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Fantasy, secret history, dark second act

   But: its own take on it.

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5. 5

   Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

   Role-playing (RPG), Fantasy, gender exclusive equipment, active ability, Adventure

   But: 73 h instead of 20 h

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6. 6

   Trials of Mana

   Open world, Role-playing (RPG), pom-pom, Fantasy, hero turned evil

   But: Co-op

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7. 7

   Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

   Sandbox, Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Fantasy, gender exclusive equipment

   But: 50 h instead of 20 h, Co-op

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8. 8

   Demon's Souls

   Sandbox, Open world, Role-playing (RPG), Fantasy, non-linear

   But: 39 h instead of 20 h, Co-op

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9. 9

   Legend of Mana

   Sandbox, Open world, Role-playing (RPG), androgyny, Fantasy

   But: Co-op

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10. 10

    Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

    Role-playing (RPG), Fantasy, gender exclusive equipment, white magic, black magic

    But: 50 h instead of 20 h

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