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FINAL FANTASY V

Turn-based pixel RPG built around flexible job and ability combinations

Square Enix · Released Nov 10, 2021

RPG

Reviews
Very Positive
88% of 2,472
Recent reviews
Very Positive
96% of 25 in 30 days
Players
104
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Oct 8, 2025
Minimum PC
™ R7
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is FINAL FANTASY V?

A single-player, turn-based 2D RPG where you explore with a party, fight enemies, change jobs, and combine abilities from different classes. The story follows a young traveler drawn into a search for a missing king as the crystals balancing the world come under threat.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy experimenting with class and ability combinations
  • +you prefer turn-based party combat and exploration
  • +you want a gameplay-focused single-player RPG with pixel graphics

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike managing jobs and transferable abilities
  • −you want a story-first RPG with a consistently serious tone
  • −you want action combat instead of turn-based battles

What players say

88% of 2,472 reviews are positive · 96% of 25 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the job system, particularly its flexible skill combinations and room for varied party strategies. Common complaints include camera stutter and screen tearing, as well as the missing bonus dungeon and classes found in another version.

Players over time

▼ -31% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 171 players on Sep 27, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026104
Nov 6, 202663
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Nov 4, 202656
Nov 3, 2026109
Nov 2, 202685
Nov 1, 2026121
Oct 31, 202692
Oct 30, 202666
Oct 29, 202685
Oct 28, 202667
Oct 27, 202696
Oct 26, 2026123
Oct 25, 2026141
Oct 24, 2026117
Oct 23, 2026105
Oct 22, 202689
Oct 21, 2026115
Oct 20, 202690
Oct 18, 2026168
Oct 17, 2026121
Oct 16, 2026100
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Oct 13, 2026115
Oct 11, 2026154
Oct 10, 2026143
Oct 9, 2026106
Oct 8, 2026128
Oct 7, 2026131
Oct 6, 2026117
Oct 4, 2026155
Oct 3, 2026138
Oct 2, 202699
Oct 1, 202698
Sep 30, 2026124
Sep 29, 2026100
Sep 27, 2026171
Sep 26, 2026137
Sep 25, 2026111
Sep 24, 2026102
Sep 23, 2026125
Sep 23, 2026153
Sep 22, 2026135
Sep 21, 2026122

How many players finish FINAL FANTASY V?

35% of Steam players have unlocked «Four Hearts Together», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

FINAL FANTASY V screenshot 1

FINAL FANTASY V system requirements

Minimum: ™ R7, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 8.1 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit (ver.1909 and above)
Processor
AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-2105
Graphics
AMD Radeon™ R7 Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Recommended

OS
Windows 8.1 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit (ver.1909 and above)
Processor
AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-3225
Graphics
AMD Radeon™ R7 Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does FINAL FANTASY V have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does FINAL FANTASY V run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
39
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese.

Does FINAL FANTASY V use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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