Summary
- Final Fantasy 9 is a classic available on PC with over 5 million copies sold, bringing nostalgia and emotion.
- Romancing SaGa 2 offers non-linear RPG gameplay across generations, epic battles, and impactful choices in storytelling.
- Octopath Traveler 2 provides multiple stories, travelers, and an interesting world, making it a must-play for RPG fans on Steam.
Square Enix is well-known for creating the Final Fantasy games that many JRPG players have grown to love and enjoy with every new one that has been released. While many of these games were originally only available on old consoles, with the introduction of Steam.
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Players have been able to enjoy not only Final Fantasy from Square Enix, but also plenty of the other games that players have come to love, both classic and new. Therefore, with each one of these games being available to be enjoyed on PC, these are by far the best Square Enix games that players should purchase on Steam, ranked.
8 Final Fantasy 9
Relive A Classic Now On PC
Final Fantasy 9
- Released
- July 7, 2000
WHERE TO PLAY
Unsurprisingly, as mentioned before, some of the best Square Enix games that can be enjoyed on Steam are part of the Final Fantasy franchise. While the game was originally released on the PlayStation, in recent years, Final Fantasy 9 has made its way onto the PC by being available on Steam.
As a classic of the franchise that has sold over five million copies over the years, many players have been able to return to the nostalgia of one of the most heart-wrenching JRPGs, which can now even be enjoyed by those who didn't have a chance to play it when it originally released.
7 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven
Rule And Expand Across Multiple Generations
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
- Released
- October 24, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Teen // Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Partial Nudity
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix, ArtePiazza
- Genre(s)
- JRPG, Adventure
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC
While Steam may be filled with plenty of classic Square Enix titles that have been remastered, there are also many new games and franchises for players to enjoy on PC. One such example of this is Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven.
In this non-linear RPG, players are tasked with expanding the Empire of Varennes across many generations. As the player explores thousands of years of story, they encounter all sorts of heroes that they will fight against in some of the most epic battles in Square Enix history, with each choice shaping it in some way.
6 Final Fantasy 2
Experience The Original Final Fantasy Story Remastered
Final Fantasy II
- Released
- December 17, 1988
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- t
- Developer(s)
- Square
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Entertainment System, Android, iOS, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, PC, PS1, PS4, PSP, WonderSwan
Final Fantasy 9 isn't the only title in the franchise that Square Enix has made available to players on Steam, with players being able to go even further back in history by playing Final Fantasy 2. While the story of Final Fantasy 2 remains the same on Steam, the game has received an all-new soundtrack as well as an upgrade to its graphics.
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Players looking for nostalgia do not need to worry too much about these upgrades, as Final Fantasy 2 still has retro graphics that have simply been cleaned up a little. This update to this old title has also allowed the game to become more accessible to those who have only played recent titles, giving everyone a chance to enjoy it.
5 Dragon Quest 11: Echoes Of An Elusive Age
A Great Game For Both Newcomers And Fans Of The Franchise
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
- Released
- September 4, 2018
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Simulated Gambling, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
Besides Final Fantasy, another Square Enix classic JRPG franchise that has seen itself appear on Steam is Dragon Quest. Out of all the available games to enjoy, one that players should be sure to pick up if looking for a game to enjoy is Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age.
As the final game to be created by some staple names in the Dragon Quest series, this game holds an important place in players' hearts, as well as being a great place for newcomers to be introduced to the franchise. Dragon Quest 11 has an incredible story, as well as engaging gameplay that can be happily enjoyed on PC.
4 Star Ocean The Second Story R
Returning To Some Classic JRPG Nostalgia
Star Ocean: The Second Story R
- Released
- November 2, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
Although Gemdrops Inc. Is one of the main developers of Star Ocean The Second Story R, Square Enix is also another developer that worked on this title. As the second game in a critically acclaimed series, The Second Story of Star Ocean had a lot to live up to.
With players having the power to choose between two protagonists, this made certain changes to the science fantasy RPG's story, which could also lead players to multiple different endings. Above all else, the visuals of this title make it well worth the experience, as well as its amazing replayability due to each protagonist recruiting various new companions.
3 Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries Of Honjo
The Perfect Horror-Adventure Game By Square Enix
PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo
- Released
- March 8, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- m
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Platform(s)
- Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
While the majority of games released by Square Enix have been JRPGs that have players exploring fantasy environments, the game company has also explored other genres, which can also be enjoyed on Steam. Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is considered a horror-adventure title where players explore the lives of a group of characters that must come to terms with the curses they possess.
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The player unravels the mysteries of Honjo through completing various investigations, where they must look for clues to unravel the story of Paranormasight. Besides solving these crimes, players will also encounter moments of strategic gameplay, where a player may need to decide if they release their curse or not due to the consequences of doing it.
2 Nier: Automata
An Action-Packed RPG With An Incredible Story
NieR: Automata
- Released
- March 7, 2017
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Platinum Games
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
Square Enix may not have entirely developed Nier: Automata, however, as its publisher, Steam, also displays Square Enix alongside PlatinumGames as the action-packed titles' developer. There is so much to enjoy about Nier: Automata, from its incredible soundtrack, memorable battles, and well-thought-out story.
Nier is a title players are sure to return to countless times. While moments of this Action-RPG can be quite a challenge, those who aren't confident but still want to try the title can enjoy the auto-mode, which allows for easier attacks and evasions.
1 Octopath Traveler 2
Explore Multiple Stories And Endings
Octopath Traveler 2
- Released
- February 24, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
Out of all the available Square Enix games on Steam, by far one of the best that players should consider playing if they haven't already is Octopath Traveler 2. As the second game in the Octopath Traveler title, this game has all that made the first game so enjoyable, with plenty of quality of life changes to make the gameplay of Octopath Traveler 2 a far easier experience.
With eight all-new travelers to choose from, players can experience many stories as well as witness plenty of moments that see the travelers overlap during their adventures. Besides the travelers, the world of Octopath Traveler 2 is just as interesting, with many new ways to explore.
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