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FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS

A 3D party RPG sequel told across ten tales

Square Enix · Released May 11, 2015

RPG

Reviews
Mixed
61% of 638
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
10
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 weeks ago
Oct 19, 2026
Minimum PC
2 GB RAM · 0.9 GB disk
Full requirements

What is FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS?

This single-player RPG takes place seventeen years after Final Fantasy IV, as Prince Ceodore joins the Red Wings and a new moon brings monsters. You play through ten character-focused tales, travel between locations, and fight with a party in Active Time Battles. Lunar phases affect attacks and abilities, while Band abilities let party members combine their skills.

For you if...

  • +you want a story with returning and new characters
  • +you like RPG stories split across character tales
  • +you enjoy timed party battles and combined abilities

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer one uninterrupted story over separate tales
  • −you want direct action instead of timed party battles

What players say

61% of 638 reviews are positive

Players praise the returning cast, the continuation of their story, and the battles. Many criticize recycled dungeons and plot beats, uneven pacing, and late-game grinding.

Players over time

▼ -41% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 27 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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How many players finish FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS?

11% of Steam players have unlocked «Crystal Savior», 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

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FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS system requirements

Minimum: 2 GB RAM, 0.9 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS?

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista, 7, 8
Processor
Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
950 MB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Does FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS 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
50
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS 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 Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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