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FINAL FANTASY® XIII

Linear science-fantasy JRPG with fast, strategic party combat

Square Enix · Released Oct 9, 2014

RPG

Reviews
Mostly Positive
74% of 17K
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 81 in 30 days
Players
214
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
11 years ago
Dec 11, 2014
Minimum PC
HD 2000
1 GB RAM · 60 GB disk
Full requirements

What is FINAL FANTASY® XIII?

In this single-player JRPG, you guide a group of fugitives through mostly linear areas and fight using a battle system that combines action with strategic choices. The story unfolds on the floating world of Cocoon, where the group is declared an enemy of the state during a growing crisis.

For you if...

  • +you prefer focused, linear progression over open exploration
  • +you enjoy fast combat that rewards strategic choices
  • +you prioritize character development and a strong soundtrack

Not for you if...

  • −you want open exploration and frequent RPG choices
  • −you dislike long stretches of corridor-like, back-to-back battles
  • −you expect combat systems to open up quickly

What players say

74% of 17,304 reviews are positive · 76% of 81 in the last 30 days

Players praise the character arcs, soundtrack, visuals, and the combat's strategic depth, though opinions on the battle system vary. The most common complaint is the Windows port: many report crashes or failure to launch and say community fixes are needed, while others still encounter problems after applying them. Players also criticize the corridor-heavy structure and limited exploration.

Players over time

▼ -20% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 371 players on Sep 27, 2026.

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How many players finish FINAL FANTASY® XIII?

17% of Steam players have unlocked «Instrument of Change», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

FINAL FANTASY® XIII screenshot 1

FINAL FANTASY® XIII system requirements

Minimum: HD 2000, 1 GB RAM, 60 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows® XP SP2 or later
Processor
2GHz Dual Core CPU
Graphics
NVIDIA® Geforce® 8 Series/ ATI Radeon™ HD 2000 series VRAM 256MB or later
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
60 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS
Windows® Vista/ 7/ 8
Processor
Intel® Core™ 2 Quad (2.66 GHz)/ AMD Phenom™ II X4 (2.8 GHz) processor
Graphics
NVIDIA® Geforce® GTX™ 460/ ATI Radeon™ HD 5870
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
60 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does FINAL FANTASY® XIII have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does FINAL FANTASY® XIII run on Steam Deck?

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

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
35
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating
13+
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain.

Does FINAL FANTASY® XIII 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 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

3 DLC available.

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