Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger is a 1995 role-playing game developed by Square for the Super Nintendo, created by a team including Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest luminaries. Players lead a party of heroes across different eras, from prehistory to the far future, in a time-spanning quest to prevent a global catastrophe caused by an ancient creature.
The game was acclaimed for its innovative design, including combat that unfolds directly on the field without a separate battle screen, cooperative combo Techs that combined characters' abilities, and multiple endings shaped by when and how players confront the final boss. Its New Game Plus feature, memorable characters, celebrated soundtrack by Yasunori Mitsuda and tight, briskly paced story set it apart from its peers.
Chrono Trigger is frequently ranked among the greatest role-playing games ever made. It has been re-released on numerous platforms over the years, from handhelds to digital storefronts, remaining widely accessible to new generations of players.
Where can you play Chrono Trigger today?
Device by device, which of the 4 alternatives below you can play on it.
- PC
- Chained Echoes (€ 24,99), CrossCode (€ 19,99), Chrono Trigger (€ 14,99) and 1 more.
- Mac
- Chained Echoes (€ 24,99) and CrossCode (€ 19,99).
- Linux
- Chained Echoes (€ 24,99) and CrossCode (€ 19,99).
- iPhone
- Chrono Trigger (€ 14,99).
- iPad
- Chrono Trigger (€ 14,99).
- Android phone
- Chrono Trigger (€ 14,99).
- Android tablet
- Chrono Trigger (€ 14,99).
- PlayStation
- Chained Echoes (€ 24,99), CrossCode (€ 19,99) and Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition (€ 19,99). All 3 on PlayStation
- Xbox
- Chained Echoes (€ 24,99), CrossCode (€ 19,99) and Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition (€ 19,99). All 3 on Xbox
- Switch
- Chained Echoes (€ 24,99), CrossCode (€ 19,99) and Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition (€ 19,99). All 3 on Switch
- Steam Deck
- Chained Echoes (€ 24,99), CrossCode (€ 19,99), Chrono Trigger (€ 14,99) and 1 more.
Games like Chrono Trigger
Modern alternatives to Chrono Trigger, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Chained Echoes Indie
€ 24,99A love-letter indie JRPG to the 16-bit era, praised for its combat.
Chained Echoes is also an alternative to 5 other classics
Chained Echoes runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
CrossCode Indie
€ 19,99A huge 16-bit-style action RPG with real-time combat and puzzle dungeons, praised as an SNES classic that arrived late.
CrossCode is also an alternative to 2 other classics
CrossCode runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Chrono Trigger
€ 14,99The enhanced re-release with updated visuals, on PC and mobile.
Chrono Trigger runs on PC, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. Not available on Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition
€ 19,99The official sequel, remastered, with the text adventure Radical Dreamers included.
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
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