What is the best Final Fantasy game of all time?

From pixelated 8-bit beginnings to sprawling cinematic epics, this lineup crosses eras, casts, and battle systems. Where do you stand?

1. 1
   Final Fantasy VI

   The 1994 SNES classic widely praised for its ensemble cast and dark, ambitious story.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Final Fantasy VII

   The genre-defining 1997 RPG that brought the series to global mainstream fame.
   910pts
3. 3
   Final Fantasy XVI

   The 2023 action-RPG entry with real-time combat and summon-driven spectacle battles.
   733pts
4. 4
   Final Fantasy XIII

   A 2009 entry known for its linear structure and Paradigm Shift battle system.
   640pts
5. 5
   Final Fantasy VIII

   A 1999 entry known for its Junction system and modern, realistic art style.
   594pts
6. 6
   Final Fantasy XV

   A 2016 open-world entry following Prince Noctis on a road trip turned war epic.
   524pts
7. 7
   Final Fantasy XI

   The 2002 title that was the series' first foray into massively multiplayer online RPGs.
   523pts
8. 8
   Final Fantasy IX

   A 2000 entry celebrated for returning to the series' classic fantasy roots.
   454pts
9. 9
   Final Fantasy XII

   The 2006 title notable for its open-world design and Gambit combat system.
   454pts
10. 10
    Final Fantasy I

    The 1987 original that launched the entire Final Fantasy series.
    374pts
11. 11
    Final Fantasy X

    The 2001 PS2 title known for its voice acting, Sphere Grid system, and emotional story.
    374pts
12. 12
    Final Fantasy II

    The 1988 sequel known for its unconventional stat-growth system.
    374pts
13. 13
    Final Fantasy XIV

    The MMORPG that rebuilt itself as A Realm Reborn and became one of the most acclaimed online RPGs.
    282pts
14. 14
    Final Fantasy V

    The 1992 entry deepened the job system into one of the series' most beloved mechanics.
    282pts
15. 15
    Final Fantasy III

    The 1990 entry that introduced the series' job-class system.
    282pts
16. 16
    Final Fantasy IV

    The 1991 SNES entry that pioneered the series' Active Time Battle system.
    282pts
17. 17
    Final Fantasy VII Remake

    The 2020 reimagining of the 1997 classic with modern action-based combat.
    175pts