FINAL FANTASY V

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

Square Enix · Released Nov 10, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 2,517
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 30 in 30 days
Playing now: 125; peak 24h 153
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 11 months ago; Oct 8, 2025

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

90% of 2,517 reviews are positive · 90% of 30 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.

Screenshots and trailer

FINAL FANTASY V system requirements

As published by the developer.

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

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 39
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

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

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese.